Manuel Kornisiuk Takes Over Drag Race: Meet the Daddy of Season 10

Published November 30, 2025 | By Isabella I.

Meet Manuel Kornisiuk: Argentina’s Hottest Export Is Taking Over Sydney, Drag Race, and Your For You Page

If you haven’t already heard the name Kornisiuk, brace yourself — because it’s about to be the word echoing across your group chats, your Spotify queue, and your entire gay digital existence. Manuel Kornisiuk, the Argentinian-born, Sydney-based singer, songwriter, actor, model, influencer, and self-declared full-time daddy (citizen daddy, even), is having the kind of moment that only comes when charisma, talent, and shirtless Instagram reels collide in perfect homosexual harmony.

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Kornisiuk first caught the queer world’s eye in the 2023 camp thriller-comedy The Winner Takes All, a film that understood the assignment: beautiful men, chaotic energy, revenge plots, and more cheekbones than a dermatology textbook. In it, he played Hunter Rodriguez — seductive, mysterious, and wildly watchable — a character who somehow managed to serve both “dangerous” and “please ruin my credit score” at the same time.

But this year, Kornisiuk is leveling up from on-screen heartthrob to full-fledged queer pop-culture moment. And his next stop? The Pit Crew of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 10. Yes, darling — Daddy Manúk is about to walk into the Werk Room with nothing but a megawatt smile, some skimpy shorts, and the spiritual blessing of every gay man who’s ever screamed at the TV, “Pause it. No, PAUSE IT.”

From Argentina to Australia to the Gay Internet’s Collective Thirst

Kornisiuk’s journey isn’t just geographical — it’s artistic, emotional, and deeply queer. Although based in Sydney now, he carries that warm South American energy everywhere he goes: playful, passionate, expressive, and just a little chaotic in the best possible way.

And while many influencers try to project authenticity, Kornisiuk actually radiates it. Anyone who’s watched his videos knows: this man doesn’t just enjoy music — he lives in it. There’s a viral clip of him reacting to hearing his music played on the radio for the first time, and the emotion on his face says everything. Genuine joy. Full-body excitement. That “my dreams are real and I’m not afraid to show it” glow. It’s the kind of moment that reminds you why queer artists matter: they wear their hearts on their (usually sleeveless) sleeves.

A Music Career That’s Heating Up Faster Than His Comments Section

Yes, he’s handsome. Yes, he’s funny. Yes, he posts enough shirtless content to make your phone overheat. But Kornisiuk is a legitimate musician, and his sound is catching on fast.

His recent singles — No Brainer, Into You, and Chills — have collectively surpassed 100K streams, pulling listeners in with dreamy synths, breathy vocals, and that quietly intoxicating aura of queer introspection. You can hear the influences of pop, indie, and Latin rhythms — but the emotional tone is unmistakably Manúk. It’s intimate. Sexy. Playful. Perfect for late-night drives, pre-game glam time, or daydreaming about someone you just matched with.

What sets Kornisiuk apart is the emotional transparency in his music. Even when he’s leaned back, abs on display, vibing to his own tracks on Instagram Stories, there’s a softness to him — a sincerity underneath the aesthetic. It’s what makes his work feel less like content and more like connection.

Season 10 of Drag Race Just Got a Whole Lot Thirstier

Joining the Drag Race Pit Crew is no small feat. It means stepping into an institution built on decades of queer culture, humor, glamour, and unapologetic sexuality. And Kornisiuk fits right in. The Pit Crew has always been a place where beauty meets comedic timing, where muscles meet mischief, and where flirting is considered both sport and service.

Manuel brings all of that — and more. His social media presence already teases plenty of winks, flexes, and “whoops, my shirt fell off” energy that Pit Crew members thrive on. Viewers want entertainment, and he delivers it effortlessly.

Let’s be honest: the Werk Room is not ready. But we are.

The Era of Kornisiuk Has Arrived

Between his blossoming music career, his ever-growing fanbase, his acting projects, and now his Drag Race debut, Kornisiuk is proving himself as more than a thirst trap — he’s a multitalented queer creative carving out a space that’s as joyful as it is sexy.

So if you want to join the cult of Manúk (and yes, it’s a cult — but a friendly, glittery one), you can catch him flexing and flirting on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 10. Follow his Instagram adventures at @manuelkornisiuk, stream his tracks on Spotify, and check out his cheeky TikTok content at @manukmusic_.

The future is bright, the future is queer, and the future has a very good jawline.