“Canada's Drag Race” season 4 cast of queens revealed
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A new cast of queens is drizzling into Canada's Drag Race like a river of glistening maple syrup.
Head judge and RuPaul's Drag Race alum Brooke Lynn Hytes will again return to preside over season 4 of the international spinoff, which welcomes 11 competitors into the fold.
Among the new cast members from all over Canada are a former finalist from Peppermint's Call Me Mother competition series, a reigning Miss Capital Pride pageant winner, a former guest on Brooke's talk series 1 Queen, 5 Queers, Canada's Drag Race season 2 queen Kendall Gender's drag daughter, and a transmasc who embodies a "blend of 2000s bimbo fashion," per an official description.
World of Wonder 'Canada's Drag Race' season 4 cast promo looks.
Also returning alongside Brooke are panelists Brad Goreski and Traci Melchor, who will help the Queen of the North judge the nine-episode season that will include another round of Snatch Game, a Rusical, and "new game-changing, competition twists," according to a press release.
Canada's Drag Race season 4 premieres Nov. 16 on the WOW Presents Plus subscription streaming service in the United States — the same day it debuts on Crave in Canada. See the full cast of queens (and their stunning promo looks) below.
World of Wonder 'Canada's Drag Race' queen Aimee Yonce Shennel's promo look.
Aimee Yonce Shennel
Age: 31
Pronouns: She/her (in drag), he/him (out of drag)
Official bio: Aimee Yonce Shennel grew up in the Dominican Republic and moved to Canada in 2016. She is currently the reigning Miss Capital Pride and has won other local awards including Drag of the Year, Performance of the Year, and Fan-Favorite Drag Artist. Aimee seeks to share her drag openly because she knows making even one person smile can make a world of difference.
Quote: "I haven't met a person who has watched me, and didn't instantly fall in love with me. It's something natural. I was born with this gift."
World of Wonder 'Canada's Drag Race' queen Aurora Matrix's promo look.
Aurora Matrix
Age: 23
Pronouns: She/they (in drag), they/them (out of drag)
Official bio: Aurora Matrix is a well-known performer in the Toronto drag scene, and is booked and busy five nights a week! Aurora has a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts from York University. They appeared as a guest on Crave's, Canadian Screen Award-winning original series 1 Queen, 5 Queers.
Quote: "I'm a performer through and through. I personally don't think there's anyone in Toronto who performs like I do! Werk Diva!"
World of Wonder 'Canada's Drag Race' queen Denim's promo look.
Denim
Age: 24
Pronouns: She/her (in drag), he/him (out of drag)
Official bio: Denim is a transmasc drag queen known for her effortless blend of 2000s bimbo fashion, and futuristic club kid aesthetic. Denim has performed with King Princess, Charli XCX, Kim Petras, Tinashe, and Caroline Polachek. Last year, Denim discovered she is neurodivergent through an autism diagnosis which has become a point of activism in her drag.
Quote: "Denim is everyone's favorite pocket-sized queen! She is a trans icon, she is a reality TV bimbo star, she is in her own galaxy, she can melt and bend into anything. Some would say it's in her jeans!"
World of Wonder 'Canada's Drag Race' queen Kiki Coe's promo look.
Kiki Coe
Age: 35
Pronouns: She/her (in drag), he/him (out of drag)
Official bio: She is an accomplished designer, and her costumes are famously elaborate and truly unforgettable; some have previously been seen on the Canada's Drag Race runway! Kiki also works as a chef and has entered several cooking competitions, including competing on Chopped Canada. Kiki is the youngest of nine siblings.
Quote: "My drag is rich. It's seasoned. It's strong. There could be a whole tsunami and my head piece would stay on."
World of Wonder 'Canada's Drag Race' queen Kitten Kaboodle's promo look.
Kitten Kaboodle
Age: 57
Pronouns: She/her (in drag), he/him (out of drag)
Official bio: Kitten Kaboodle was introduced to drag during high school when she snuck into a gay club when she was 15, but it wasn't until 2012 when she learned to sew that Kitten Kaboodle was officially born. Kitten is a campy '70s showgirl who loves a variety show. She is a very popular drag designer who has already made several looks for previous queens who have appeared on the main stage at Canada's Drag Race.
Quote: "I am always about being campy, but polished and elevated. Everything a little bit bigger, a little gayer, and a lot of sparkle."
World of Wonder 'Canada's Drag Race' queen Luna DuBois' promo look.
Luna DuBois
Age: 24
Pronouns: She/her (in drag), he/him (out of drag)
Official bio: Luna DuBois is a fashion icon in Toronto with a background in fashion techniques and design, a self-taught makeup artist, and hosted drag masterclasses. Luna uses her voice to represent for the underrepresented, and works with BIPOC performers to help ensure they are treated fairly. Luna proudly represents other queer Nigerians who share her story and find inspiration through her.
Quote: "Luna DuBois is an essence. The DuBois factor. I don't fit in, I stand out and stand out only. It's the full moon experience."
World of Wonder 'Canada's Drag Race' queen Melinda Verga's promo look.
Melinda Verga
Age: 44
Pronouns: No preference (in drag), he/him (out of drag)
Official bio: Melinda started performing drag at 37 and nothing has stopped her since. Melinda's titles include Mz. Gay Edmonton 2017 and Edmonton Drag Idol 2018, and she has performed at the top of Whistler Mountain for Jasper Pride. Melinda is passionate about mentoring young queens in the Edmonton drag scene and has produced shows highlighting Filipino and Asian cultures and underrepresented performers.
Quote: "This season I am bringing 44 years of life experiences, lessons, wisdom — oh, and ass!"
World of Wonder 'Canada's Drag Race' queen Nearah Nuff's promo look.
Nearah Nuff
Age: 22
Pronouns: She/her (in drag), he/him (out of drag)
Official bio: Nearah Nuff is part of Calgary's infamous drag family, the Nuff family, where she holds the title of Performer with a capital P. Nearah only started doing drag three years ago. She was a competitive dancer for six years, and also holds diplomas in makeup artistry, airbrushing, and is a clinical esthetician.
Quote: "I'm a dancing diva — emphasis on diva! She's anything but a filler queen and the only thing that's bigger than her lips is her ego."
World of Wonder 'Canada's Drag Race' queen Sisi Superstar's promo look.
Sisi Superstar
Age: 31
Pronouns: She/her (in drag), he/they (out of drag)
Official bio: Sisi Superstar is Montreal's self-proclaimed underground, hyper-pop grunge queen. She is the co-creator of Montreal's biggest alternative queer event, Unikorn Parties, and is credited by many as a major force for alternative drag in the city. Aside from her drag career, Sisi is a DJ, songwriter, professional event planner, and community organizer.
Quote: "She's spooky, she's sexy, she's Montréal's No. 1 party girl, organizer, socialite, queen of the underground nightlife, professionally messy. She's everything."
World of Wonder 'Canada's Drag Race' queen The Girlfriend Experience's promo look.
The Girlfriend Experience
Age: 31
Pronouns: She/her in drag and out of drag
Official bio: The Girlfriend Experience (a.k.a. Girlfriend) was born in Germany, and grew up between Vancouver with her mother and Germany with her father, and speaks fluent German. Two of the most important things to The Girlfriend Experience is living her authentic self and drag, and she documented her transition journey publicly to help anyone who is considering a similar path. Earlier this year, she began producing an all-trans drag show in Vancouver.
Quote: "I fit in 'cause I'm everybody's friend, but I stand out 'cause I'm prettier than all of them!"
World of Wonder 'Canada's Drag Race' queen Venus' promo look.
Venus
Age: 27
Pronouns: She/her in drag, no preference out of drag
Official bio: Venus is a well-known drag legend in Vancouver and is a member of the popular non-binary drag supergroup ENBY6. She is also a member of the Gender drag family with her drag mother, Kendall Gender from season 2 of Canada's Drag Race. Venus is a supermodel in the making. She has walked in New York Fashion Week, and has been selected to perform with Teyana Taylor, Orville Peck, and Charli XCX. As a Red River Metis two-spirit person, Venus' heart lies with her Metis family and ancestors in Manitoba, where she often visits to deepen her relationship with the land and her family's history.
Quote: "Get ready for interplanetary impact for the supernova supermodel, Venus, has finally arrived. Not only is she the hottest in all our solar system, but she also has a big surprise. So, let's have some fun, her outfits are sick, come take a ride on her rocket ship!"
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