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Meet the Queens of 'Canada's Drag Race' Season 4

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These queens are taking over the mother-pucking world!


Brooke Lynn Hytes, Brad Goreski, and Traci Melchor are bringing us another lap of Canada’s Drag Race!

After a long wait from fans, season four of Canada’s Drag Race has finally been announced to premiere on November 16 on Crave (in Canada) and on WOW Presents Plus (around the world). This new, nine-episode season will feature 11 queens competing their way through “unforgettable runway looks, lip-sync slay offs, a killer Snatch Game, a sickening Rusical, and some new game-changing competition twists.”

With a grand prize of $100,000 on the line, the cast of Canada’s Drag Race season four includes several trans contestants, as well as the oldest queen to compete in Drag Race herstory!

Scroll through to meet the queens competing on Canada’s Drag Race season four, which premieres November 16 on WOW Presents Plus.

Aimee Yonce Shennel


Aimee Yonce Shennel

Instagram: @aimeeyonce

Age: 31

Location: Ottawa, Ont.

Pronouns: she/her in drag; he/him out of drag

  • 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 Favourite Drag Artist.
  • Aimee seeks to share her drag openly because she knows making even one person smile can make a world of difference.
“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.”

Aurora Matrix


Aurora Matrix

Instagram: @auroramatrix

TikTok: @auroramatrix

Age: 23

Location: Toronto, Ont.

Pronouns: she/they in drag; they/them out of drag

  • 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.
“I’m a performer through and through. I personally don’t think there’s anyone in Toronto who performs like I do! Werk Diva!”

Denim


Denim

Instagram: @denimjustdenim

TikTok: @denimjustdenim

Age: 24

Location: Montréal, Que.

Pronouns: she/her in drag; he/him out of drag

  • Denim is a transmasculine 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.
“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!”

Kiki Coe


Kiki Coe

Instagram: @coekiki

TikTok: @kiki_coe

Age: 35

Location: Ottawa, Ont.

Pronouns: she/her in drag; he/him out of drag

  • 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.

“My drag is RICH. It’s seasoned. It’s strong. There could be a whole tsunami and my head piece would stay ON.”

Kitten Kaboodle


Kitten Kaboodle

Instagram: @kittenkaboodleto

TikTok: @kittenkaboodleto

Age: 57

Location: Toronto, Ont.

Pronouns: she/her in drag; he/him out of drag

  • 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.
“I am always about being campy, but polished and elevated. Everything a little bit bigger, a little gayer, and a LOT of sparkle.”

Luna DuBois


Luna DuBois

Instagram: @misslunadubois

TikTok: @misslunadubois

Age: 24

Location: Toronto, Ont.

Pronouns: she/her in drag; he/him out of drag

  • Luna DuBois is a fashion icon in Toronto with a background in Fashion Techniques and Design, and 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.

“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.”

Melinda Verga


Melinda Verga

Instagram: @melindaverga

TikTok: @melindaverga

Age: 44

Location: Edmonton, Alta.

Pronouns: no preference in drag; he/him out of drag

  • 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.
“This season I am bringing 44 years of life experiences, lessons, wisdom…oh, and ass!”

Nearah Nuff


Nearah Nuff

Instagram: @nearahnuff

TikTok: @nearahnuff

Age: 22

Location: Calgary, Alta.

Pronouns: she/her in drag; he/him out of drag

  • 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.
“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.”

Sisi Superstar


Sisi Superstar

Instagram: @sisisuperstar_

TikTok: @sisisuperstar_

Age: 31

Location: Montréal, Que.

Pronouns: she/her in drag; he/they out of drag

  • Sisi Superstar is Montréal's self-proclaimed underground, hyper-pop, grunge queen.
  • She is the co-creator of Montréal'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.
“She’s spooky, she’s sexy, she’s Montréal’s #1 party girl, organizer, socialite, queen of the underground nightlife, professionally messy. She’s everything.”

The Girlfriend Experience


The Girlfriend Experience

Instagram: @the.girlfriendexperience

TikTok: @the.girlfriendexperience

Age: 31

Location: Vancouver, B.C.

Pronouns: she/her in drag; she/her out of drag

  • The Girlfriend Experience (aka 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.
“I fit in ‘cause I’m everybody’s friend, but I stand out ‘cause I’m prettier than all of them!”

Venus


Venus

Instagram: @legallyvenus

TikTok: @legallyvenus

Age: 27

Location: Vancouver, B.C.

Pronouns: she/her in drag; no preference out of drag

  • 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 two 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.
“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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