![]() Why we love her: We love Sharon’s unique drag aesthetic-we bow down to this gothic glam queen. ![]() Pittsburgh, where she’s from, declared June 12, 2012, as Sharon Needles Day. Post-”Drag Race” life: Sharon released three albums: “PG-13,” “Taxidermy” and “Battle Axe.” She became a spokesperson for Peta, a horror host on Logo and performed in a limited run of “Rocky Horror Picture Show” in Texas. Memorable quote: “When in doubt, freak ’em out.” Known for: Her spooktacular looks and for being the first “Drag Race” contestant to win four challenges in one season We love her creativity and fashion, we love her love for food, we love her wit, we even love that adorable lisp. ![]() ![]() Why we love her: We are Kim Chi fans through and through. She and Miz Cracker made history as the first drag queens to star in a Super Bowl commercial. Last year, she launched her own cosmetics line KimChi Chic (we need to get our hands on it). Post-”Drag Race” life: Kim Chi has collaborated with Sugarpill Cosmetics, has had a Christmas campaign with Lush (along with Detox and Shea Coulee) and has released her own emojis. Memorable quote: “Donut come for me because I’ll destroy you.” Known for: Her anime fantasy looks and for being the first Korean contestant on the show Plus her lip syncs are always fun to watch (she blew us away when we watched DWV live) and we will never forget her performance in “Read U Wrote U” which to us will always be one of the best songs to come out of “Drag Race.” D to the E to the T to the O to the-hold it-X! Kim Chi Why we love her: That black and white look she wore in the finale of Season 5 will make us a Detox fan forever. Post-”Drag Race” life: She formed the group DWV with Willam Belli and Vicky Vox, releasing hilarious parodies like “Boy is a Bottom” and “Chow Down.” Detox has appeared in two Rihanna music videos and the film “Cherry Pop.” She also recently appeared in a music video of Lizzo’s “Juice” with other “RuPaul’s Drag Race” queens. Known for: Her killer runway looks (remember when she painted her whole body a sexy silver?), being part of the Ro-Laska-Tox alliance, her sass and that glorious butt “Drag Race” herstory: Season 5 and “All Stars” Season 2 “Being able to serve two looks in one is a talent,” she said. Why we love her: She had us at that glorious tartan reveal in the first episode of her season. Violet is a burlesque performer and has performed with Dita Von Teese’s The Art of Teese. She modeled Bettie Page Lingerie for the UK brand Playful Promises and Moschino and has hit the runways of London and Milan Fashion Week. Post-”Drag Race” life: Violet walked the Met Gala red carpet in 2019 along with Aquaria. Memorable quote: “I’m numb from the waist down.” Known for: That tiny, tiny waist, her love of and flair for fashion, and being a burlesque beauty (Dita Von Teese approves!) This fashion queen is always flawless and friendly. Why we love her: We’ve seen Aquaria in the flesh twice-first at DragCon LA and then when she went to Manila for The SM Store. She and Violet Chachki were the first drag queens to walk the Met Gala red carpet in 2019. She has modeled for Moschino, Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty Beauty and H&M, has released a collaboration with NYX Cosmetics and was part of the MAC Viva Glam campaign last year. Post-”Drag Race” life: Aquaria has been rocking the fashion scene, slaying runways and booking campaigns and bagging magazine covers. Memorable quote: “My name is Aquaria and I’m a superstar.” Known for: Being a fashion queen and one of the youngest winners of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” During her season, Aquaria was never in the bottom two and she won both the ball challenge and Snatch Game where she impersonated Melania Trump. “Drag Race” herstory: Winner of Season 10 Here are the queens who will be coming to werq Manila. It is more than just a show, it captures the zeitgeist of our times,” said Josser Quilendrino, publisher of We The Pvblic. As we push the boundaries of content creation, what better way to showcase diversity than have the biggest drag phenomenon here in Manila. We take pride in creating an inclusive culture that does not discriminate based on age, religion, sexual orientation and gender expression. Our differences inform the subjects we cover. We the Pvblic presents Werq the World 2020 tour at Smart Araneta Coliseum on Feb. ![]() If you’re as obsessed with “RuPaul’s Drag Race” as we are, here’s your chance to see some of the show’s most memorable queens perform live. ![]()
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