Meet the Queens of ‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season Two
Get ready to step your poutine up! These fabulous queens of the north are sashaying their way into the Werk Room for the second season of Canada’s Drag Race.
Just over a year after Priyanka became the franchise’s first winner, World of Wonder has officially unveiled the 12 new contestants who will compete for a $100,000 grand prize and the title of Canada’s next drag superstar.
In addition to a new crop of queens, viewers will also see fresh faces joining drag royalty Brooke Lynn Hytes behind the judges’ panel since Stacey McKenzie and Jeffrey Boyer-Chapman were unable to return. They will be replaced by actress Amanda Brugel, style superstar Brad Goreski, and television personality Traci Melchor.
“The secret’s out,” showrunner Trevor Boris told NewNowNext. “We are so excited about our judging panel this season. They make a fabulous team, and the fans are going to love what each brings to the table.”
Canada’s Drag Race Season Two will premiere October 14 on WOW Present Plus in the United States and on Crave in Canada. Keep scrolling to check out the upcoming season’s full roster. Sickening, eh?
Adriana (29), Québec City
Immigrating to Québec City from Colombia at 16 years old to join her mother, Adriana did not know how to speak English or French. She has since gone on to become a star in several Québec City fetish events and is a three-time winner of Québec’s Drag Artist of the Year.
“Doing drag makes me feel that I can do anything. All my life, I struggled to find something I was good at. Many times, I thought I had no talent and no confidence to become the star that I have always wanted to be. Drag let me see how amazing I really am. Now, I constantly surprise audiences and leave them asking for more every time.”
Beth (24), Vancouver
A proud Métis queen, Beth discovered more about her Indigenous roots while attending middle school. We also love that her name is just “Beth.”
“Drag is for any human, or even non-human, who wants to say ‘FUCK YOU’ to gender stereotypes. It’s about celebrating who we are or even who we’re not and being whoever we want to be. Drag is whatever you want it to be, and don’t let anyone ever try and tell you otherwise!”
Eve 6000 (29), Toronto
Eve 6000 is a trans, nonbinary queen who uses she/they pronouns. They currently hold the title of Miss Angel City Continental Plus 2021.
“As a trans, nonbinary artist, drag is all about expressing the femininity that I wasn’t allowed to express growing up. Drag is a tool that we can all use to express our true selves and be seen as we want to be seen.”
Gia Metric (29), Vancouver
Gia Metric won Vancouver’s Entertainer of the Year in 2016 and Vancouver’s Next Drag Superstar in 2018. She was also seen walking in 2019’s New York Fashion Week.
“Canada’s Drag Race is a sling shot that catapults artists to a platform seen by a global audience. I’ve been performing in my bedroom ever since I can remember, and now I get to perform in front of the world. I still can’t believe I’m a Drag Race girl! Mom, I’m a superstar!”
Icesis Couture (34), Ottawa
As one of the top queens in Ottawa, Icesis Couture won Miss Capital Pride in 2020. She boasts her El Salvadorian roots and is half Hispanic.
“My pure love for the art form of drag and the creative outlet it provides me fuels me to keep evolving, not only as an artist but as a person. Drag has shown me that it is OK to be different; it’s OK to have a voice; it’s OK to just be me. To me drag means everything because without it I wouldn’t have found my own strength.”
Kendall Gender (30), Vancouver
Kendall Gender is a biracial artist who started the show Visible, which is designed as a platform to raise money and awareness for visible minorities. In 2020, she raised more than $25,000 for various Canadian charities.
“Drag to me is a celebration. It is about finding a way to uplift through anything. I have faced many adversities in my life and I truly feel like they have all led me to this moment. And because I have gone through the dark parts of life, I can truly appreciate what is to come.”
Kimora Amour (34), Scarborough
Although drag is Kimora Amour’s passion, she is a neuropathic, pain management procedural nurse by day and has been on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“To me, drag is a form of artistic therapeutic storytelling where you can evoke emotions while telling the story of life. Being a part of Canada’s Drag Race is a form of validation. It means you have that little something extra that sets you apart from others. It is the greatest opportunity, and I’m so happy to represent the Black/Caribbean/South American communities.”
Océane Aqua-Black (35), Québec City
Océane Aqua-Black is not only an accomplished drag queen and host, but she has been crowned Best Lip Syncer of the Year in Québec City. She prides herself on being able to lip-sync in English, French, Spanish, German, and Korean.
“For me, Canada’s Drag Race is not just a competition show, it’s a wonderful platform where everybody can enjoy my talent and creativity! More importantly, I think drag queens give an important voice to the LGBTQ+ community because we represent their superheroes. I hope people will be able to relate to us and we can act as an inspiration to make the world a magical place.”
Pythia (26), Montreal
Growing up in Greece and moving to Montreal at 14 years old, Pythia once posted an impersonation of Miley Cyrus online, which caught the attention of the star herself. She loved it so much that she sent Pythia and DM and reposted the video.
“Drag for me is the closest thing we have to magic and a method to completely unpack and destroy gender. It grants me the ability to transfigure and embody all of my passions, whether it be theatre, fashion, or art, and merge them into one physical form as Pythia. I am not a ‘female impersonator;’ I am the image of my imagination, a storyteller and a fantasy made into reality.”
Stephanie Prince (24), Calgary
Originally from the Philippines, Stephanie Prince represents Calgary and is a self-proclaimed singing assassin and rapstress. She feels sorry for any girl who has to lip sync against her.
“It’s very exciting to be a part of Canada’s Drag Race. The only part of the competition I’m worried about is how jealous the other girls will be of my beauty!”
Suki Doll (27), Montreal
Suki Doll wants to embody the heightened emblem of the Asian American Pacific Islander community for representation in arts and culture.
“C’est moi … Suko Doll, excruciatingly delicious and opulent! Mouahhh!”
Synthia Kiss (29), Vancouver
Hailing from Vancouver, Synthia Kiss has a degree in fashion design and has worked on the design teams for Kit and Ace and MEC.
“Synthia Kiss is a homage to all the powerful, talented, and funny women in my life. It’s a complete honor to walk a mile in their high heels. I’ll give them back soon, I swear!”
Click here to watch each individual Meet the Queens segments on YouTube.
Photos Courtesy of WOW and Instagram
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