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ILLUMINAKING BY FAIZ FAISAL


RPDR 18: Episode 12 Rucap
RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 Episode 12 brings the iconic makeover challenge as the Top 6 transform queer cowboys into members of their drag families. While all the queens deliver strong looks, judging around “family resemblance” sparks confusion once again. After an emotional lip sync to Ariana Grande’s “We Can’t Be Friends,” Nini Coco sends Discord Addams home, securing her spot in the Top 5.

Faiz Faisal
Mar 233 min read


Sunday Short: Inbox Of Reckoning
Ryan thought the nightmare ended the night Jason walked away. The deadly email challenge was over—or so he believed. But when a new message appears in his inbox titled Round Two, Ryan realizes the game has only just begun. This time, there’s no impossible choice to make. There’s only one rule: hide before someone finds him.

Faiz Faisal
Mar 223 min read


Saturday Style: Matcha Strawberry
Is it just me, or is Strawberry Matcha literally everywhere on social media right now? 🍓🍵 It’s the viral Raya theme of 2025 and I have to admit, it looks so aesthetic! But this year, I’m doing things differently. No new baju, no viral theme. I’m choosing to berjimat and recycle my old Raya outfits instead. Jom sembang pasal balancing the Raya hype with some financial reality! 💸✨ #Raya2025 #StrawberryMatcha #SaveMoney

Faiz Faisal
Mar 212 min read


Movie Review: Hoppers
I went into Pixar’s Hoppers expecting a typical animal-themed tear-jerker, but I walked out stunned. It’s an instant 10/10 classic that I wanted to rewatch before the credits even finished. However, be warned: it’s surprisingly unhinged! With darker undertones and grit rarely seen in Pixar films, it feels tailor-made for an adult audience. It’s bold, occasionally scary, and completely wild. A must-watch, whether you're with family or solo.

Faiz Faisal
Mar 202 min read


Foodgasm: Nasi Impit + Kuah Lodeh + Sambal Sotong
If you know me, you know I live for the Nasi Impit + Kuah Lodeh + Sambal Sotong combo! 🍛 Specifically with extra tempe because that’s how I roll. Pagi raya takkan lengkap tanpa this "Holy Trinity" on my plate. Jom sembang pasal my ultimate Raya food obsession and why it’s the best thing ever. Warning: This post will make you hungry! 🤤🔥 #RayaFood #LodehLover #SambalSotong

Faiz Faisal
Mar 192 min read


Song Of The Week: Bila Takbir Bergema - Rafeah Buang
"Bila Takbir Bergema" hits different every year, kan? Lagu ni macam time machine yang bawak I balik ke zaman kecil dulu. Rindu gila suasana riuh-rendah dengan Mak & adik-beradik, and especially the moments with Arwah Ayah. Now that we're all grown up and beraya asing-asing, lagu ni reminds me to cherish every second we have. Jom throwback memori raya dulu-dulu and how this evergreen song still touches my heart.

Faiz Faisal
Mar 182 min read
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