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Marina Summers brings heat to Asia Takeover 2.0
MUMBAI: Mumbai is set for a heatwave of the fabulous kind as Marina Summers returns to blaze through Kitty Su’s Asia Takeover 2.0. The celebrated drag artist, who shot to global fame after winning Drag Race Philippines Season 1, headlines the Mumbai edition on 21 November at The LaLiT.
The second edition arrives with fresh flair and a renewed spirit of Asian artistic celebration. Marina Summers leads a powerhouse line-up featuring Kian, Mumbai’s own scene-stealer known for their electric stage presence; the energetic Trixiecupp; and the hypnotic Velvet Vortex. Together, they promise a night that mirrors the vibrant evolution of queer performance across India and Asia.
Kitty Su and F&B corporate general manager Aashin Moitra said, the showcase captures the club’s core ethos. He noted that Asia Takeover 2.0 represents creativity finding its voice and identities finding their stage, while celebrating global queer artistry with pride. The event, he added, reflects Kitty Su’s continued commitment to platforms that honour expression and community.
With Marina Summers making her much-anticipated return, Asia Takeover 2.0 is set to deliver an evening rich in narrative, performance and the unmistakable Kitty Su charm that has shaped the venue’s legacy.
Asia Takeover 2.0 takes place at Kitty Su Mumbai on Friday, 21 November 2025, with additional details and reservation updates set to be shared via the venue’s official channels.
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Bianca Guimaraes named Jury Chair of ABBY Awards 2026
Mischief USA ECD to lead Still Digital category at Goafest in Goa.
MUMBAI: Bianca Guimaraes just got handed the gavel for Still Digital because when the woman who turned Mischief into an awards magnet sits in judgement, even the shortlist starts feeling nervous. Bianca Guimaraes, founding partner and executive creative director at Mischief USA, has been appointed Jury Chair for the Still Digital category at the ABBY Awards 2026 Powered by The One Club / The One Show. The announcement was made ahead of Goafest 2026, where the awards will take place in Goa on 20–22 May 2026.
Guimaraes has built a reputation for culture-shifting work that has propelled Mischief USA from start-up to #1 independent agency of the year four times (Ad Age, Adweek, Campaign US and EFFIES). In just three years, her campaigns have secured over 100 international awards, including an Emmy. She previously spent six years at BBDO New York, was named Shots Rising Star in 2017, and voted Next Creative Leader by The One Show in 2016. WARC currently ranks Mischief USA as the world’s Most Effective Independent Agency.
A passionate advocate for women and diverse talent in advertising, Guimaraes has shaped the creative department she always wanted to join, blending bold ideas with measurable impact.
The ABBY Awards remain one of India’s most respected benchmarks for creative excellence, drawing entries across advertising, design, digital and branded content. Guimaraes’ appointment brings a global perspective to the Still Digital jury at a time when static digital work continues to push boundaries in storytelling and craft.
In an awards season where creativity is the real currency, the ABBYs didn’t just pick a chair, they picked the woman who’s spent years proving that the sharpest ideas don’t need motion to move people.
