Wednesday, 14 August 2024, 10:38 am
Press Release: NicNak Media
World of Wonder has ru-vealed the legendary cast for the
first-ever RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE GLOBAL ALL
STARS, which begins streaming exclusively in
New Zealand on WOW
Presents Plus on Friday, August
16 with two all-new episodes.
Twelve fan
favourites from around the world – including Kween
Kong from Drag Race Down Under –
will each represent their countries as they compete for the
title of “Queen of the Mothertucking World,” a grand
prize of $200,000, and a spot in the international pavilion
at the Drag Race Hall of Fame.
The queens competing on
the once in a lifetime global drag competition
include Alyssa Edwards (“RuPaul’s Drag
Race,” RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE ALL STARS), Athena
Likis (“Drag Race Belgique”), Eva Le
Queen (“Drag Race Philippines”), Gala
Varo (“Drag Race México”), Kitty
Scott-Claus (“RuPaul’s Drag Race UK”),
Kween Kong (“Drag Race Down Under”),
Miranda Lebrão (“Drag Race Brasil”),
Nehellenia(“Drag Race Italia”),
Pythia (“Canada’s Drag Race”),
Soa de Muse (“Drag Race France”),
Tessa Testicle (“Drag Race Germany”),
and Vanity Vain (“Drag Race
Sverige”).
RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE GLOBAL
ALL STARS features RuPaul’s Drag
Race host RuPaul Charles
leading the panel of judges, alongside resident judge
Michelle Visage and choreographer
Jamal Sims, as well as rotating stars from
across the international franchise.
The
first-ever Global All Stars season will include
Adriana Lima, Ariadna Gutiérrez-Arévalo, Carson
Kressley, Danna Paola, Dianne Brill, Graham Norton, Jasmine
Tookes, Javier Ambrossi & Javier Calvo, Matt Rogers,
Ross Mathews and Ts Madison as guest
judges.
“The world is not ready for
RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars,” said eight-time
Emmy® Award-winning Host and Executive Producer,
RuPaul. “Twelve queens representing their
home countries raises the stakes to a whole new level. Plus,
the international mix of charisma, uniqueness, nerve and
talent will, pardon my French, blow your f***ing
minds.”
In celebration of the new series, MTV, home
of the flagship “RuPaul’s Drag Race” series,
and World of Wonder have partnered with All Out – an
international organization that fights for LGBTQ+ rights
around the world – making a $100,000 donation to start the
new fund.
To find out more and make a donation, look for the “Drag
Saves the World” QR code at the end of every
episode.
The twelve queens competing on the once in a
lifetime global drag competition RUPAUL’S DRAG
RACE GLOBAL ALL STARS include:
Alyssa
Edwards (United
States)
Alyssa
Edwards
(Photo/Supplied)
RuPaul’s
Drag Race Season 5;
RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE ALL
STARS Season
2.
Alyssa Edwards is a
legendary drag queen from Texas with 23 years of experience.
Alyssa is famous for her candid chat, tongue-pops, quirky
personality and a bold, grand and over-the-top drag
aesthetic embodying the Texas spirit. Owner of Beyond Belief
Dance Company showcased in the series Dancing Queen,
Alyssa’s aim is on the title of “Queen
of the Mothertucking World.”
Athena
Likis (Belgium)
Likis
(Photo/Supplied)
Drag
Race Belgique Season
1.
Athena Likis is a Belgian
drag queen and finalist from Drag Race Belgique
Season 1. Performing for five years, her aesthetic is
conceptual and edgy, drawing inspiration from fashion,
sci-fi and mythology. Athena is vocal about
sharing her story of overcoming a strict Christian
upbringing and is ready to compete on the global stage,
showcasing her improved skills and confidence.
Eva
Le Queen
(Philippines)
Le Queen
(Photo/Supplied)
Drag
Race Philippines Season
1.
Eva Le Queen hails from
Manila, Philippines. Having recently finished in the top
three of her season, Eva is known for her
elegance and poise, blending Filipino culture with her
unique drag style. She is excited to represent her country
and hopes to continue inspiring others through her
drag.
Gala
Varo (Mexico)
Varo
(Photo/Supplied)
Drag
Race Mexico Season
1.
Gala Varo from Morelia,
Mexico, has over 15 years of performing experience, most
recently finishing in the top four during her season.
Originally a model, acrobat and dancer,
Gala later became a full-time drag
performer. Inspired by artists like Salvador Dali, she is
ready to represent Latin America on the global
stage.
Kitty
Scott-Claus (United
Kingdom)
Scott-Claus
(Photo/Supplied)
RuPaul’s
Drag Race UK Season
3.
Kitty Scott-Claus, a
fun-loving queen from London known for her humor and camp
style, was the runner-up on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK
Season 3. Kitty’s background in musical
theater and pantomime adds to her entertaining performances,
and she is excited to compete on a global stage, bringing
her vibrant personality and improved fashion sense.
Kween
Kong (Australia)
Kong
(Photo/Supplied)
RuPaul’s
Drag Race Down Under Season
2.
Kween Kong from Adelaide,
Australia, is known for her powerhouse performances and
Tongan-Samoan heritage. A finalist during her season of
RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under,
Kween is also a professional dancer and
choreographer. Leader of the Haus of Kong, she is passionate
about activism and aims to use that passion to win the
crown.
Miranda
Lebrão (Brazil)
Lebrão
(Photo/Supplied)
Drag
Race Brazil Season
1.
Miranda Lebrão is an
actress and visual artist from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,
finishing in the top 4 during her season. With a background
in acting and naval engineering, Miranda
brings drama and transformism to her drag and is eager to
showcase her talents to a global audience.
Nehellenia(Italy)
(Photo/Supplied)
Drag
Race Italia Season
2.
Nehellenia from Rome,
Italy, was the runner-up and Miss Congeniality on her season
of Drag Race Italia. With 11 years of drag
experience, Nehellenia is known for her
emotional yet strong personality. Having grown significantly
since last seen, she is ready to compete on the global
stage, bringing her mature and refined drag to the
competition.
Pythia
(Canada)
(Photo/Supplied)
Drag
Race Canada Season
2.
Pythia is a queen who
blends historical and mythical elements into her drag,
creating a unique and captivating style. Known for her
creativity and attention to detail, she brings a fresh
perspective to the competition. Pythia aims
to impress the global audience with her innovative approach
to drag.
Soa
de Muse (France)
de Muse
(Photo/Supplied)
Drag
Race France Season
1.
Soa de Muse, from Paris,
France, finished in the top 3 on Drag Race France.
Moving to Martinique at 15, Soa discovered
a love for theater and returned to France at 20 to pursue
performance. After finding drag through RuPaul’s Drag
Race, Soa became a well-rounded artist
in singing, dancing, comedy and cabaret. They have performed
across France, including at iconic Parisian venues and
co-founded the cabaret La Bouche. Soa’s
drag is inspired by their Afro-Martinican culture, aiming to
highlight the West Indian community. Identifying as
non-binary, Soa seeks to represent
universal diversity.
Tessa
Testicle
(Switzerland)
Testicle
(Photo/Supplied)
Drag
Race Germany Season
1.
Tessa Testicle, from
Basel, Switzerland, is known for her stunt queen
performances and legendary lip-syncs.
Tessa’s drag name originated from a
testicular torsion incident during her first performance in
2016. Bullied in school, she found acceptance in drag after
discovering RuPaul’s Drag Race. A fashion design
student, she created all her looks for Drag Race
Germany and blends glamor with gender identity
exploration, constantly surprising her audience.
Vanity
Vain
(Sweden)
Drag
Race Sweden Season
1.
Vain (Photo/Supplied)
Vanity
Vain, from Linköping, Sweden, finished third on
Drag Race Sweden. Based in Stockholm,
Vanity has been doing drag for eight years
and describes her aesthetic as “very rock and roll, 80s, sex
on legs.” Drag saved her mental health, giving her
confidence and Drag Race Sweden enabled her to pursue
drag full time. Vanity loves performing and
singing but dreads comedy challenges. Known for her
excellent makeup skills, she is ready for the competition
with sharpened claws and polished shoes.
Note:
The RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE GLOBAL ALL STARS
queen ru-veal launched exclusively on the RuPaul’s Drag
Race
YouTube channel through a YouTube premiere. Following
the launch, additional content, including Meet the Queens,
will go live across the RuPaul’s Drag Race
Instagram,
X,
Facebook,
TikTok and
YouTube accounts.
Join the conversation by using
#DragRace and #GlobalAllStars, and follow the official
accounts on
Instagram,
X,
Facebook,
YouTube and
TikTok.
RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE: GLOBAL
ALL STARS is produced by World of
Wonder Productions with Fenton Bailey, Randy
Barbato, Tom Campbell, Steve Kelly, Andrés Barragán, and
RuPaul Charles serving as Executive Producers. Daniel Blau
Rogge serves as Executive Producer for MTV Entertainment
Studios and Julie Ha serves as Supervising Producer, with
Margaret Goodman as Executive in Charge.
About World
of Wonder:
World of Wonder (WOW) has
reshaped international pop culture, earning 33 Emmys,
inspiring two Oscars, creating global network WOW
Presents Plus across 190 territories, and bringing
drag culture to the world stage via RuPaul’s Drag
Race and DragCon. WOW’s pioneering
television portfolio includes other smash-hit franchises
like Million Dollar Listing. Their film division WOW
Docs produces groundbreaking documentaries including
Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures, Party Monster,
and The Eyes of Tammy Faye. WOW also
operates YouTube channel WOWPresents, music
label World of Wonder Records, the WOW Podcast Network, and
year-round international live events. Co-founders Fenton
Bailey and Randy Barbato have been profiled in Variety’s
Reality TV Impact Report and Hollywood Reporter’s Most
Powerful Producers in Unscripted. Honors for their
trailblazing work include the IDA Pioneer Award,
Realscreen’s Global 100 list, Banff’s Impact Award, and
the OUT 100. In 2022, World of Wonder was ranked #2 among
film and TV powerhouses in Fast Company’s World’s 50
Most Innovative
Companies.
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