You should follow these 4 Vancouver's local drag queens and kings now

The talent of Rupaul’s Drag Race alumnas is immense and widely known on television. But do you know your local drag queens in Vancouver? Who are they and where can you see them? Scroll down to brush up your knowledge about drag queens/kings and learn more about Vancouver’s local talents.

Who are Drag Queens/ Drag Kings? 

According to Marriam Webster dictionary, the term “drag queen” refers to a gay man dressing like a woman who often hosts entertainment shows. The same meaning can be applied to “drag king”, which means a woman dressing as a man. Drag is considered a type of performance art that varies widely in different communities. In 2020, we have observed a diverse style of drag in LGBTQ+ communities. Styles can range from caricatures of real-life figures or an emphasis of a person’s identity in the modern world or a take on a spectrum between femininity and masculinity. Makeup and face paintings are often used as a drag queen/king’s tools in their identity expressions. Scroll below to explore the beauty of our Vancouver’s drag queens and kings.

What about Rupaul’s Drag Race? 

Rupaul’s Drag Race has made itself one of the most popular LGBTQ+ show in mainstream public in recent years. Its success is widely known for the spectacular performance of drag queens on the show (who are often referred as Ru girls) and the campy, unique art styles that are rarely seen in anywhere else. Some notable drag queens who paved their own way to Hollywood includes: Alyssa Edwards, Bianca Del Rio, Trixie Mattel, Katya Zamolodchikova, Bob The Drag Queen. These queens pick up their fame from Rupaul’s Drag Race and continued to produce many shows to showcase their own charms and talents that can rival Hollywood stars. Netflix, the popular online streaming platform, has partnered with both Katya and Trixie to produce their famous “I Like To Watch” shows that gathered over one million views on Youtube. Ru girls’ success is certainly not to be underestimated. Rupaul’s Drag Race also provided a safe space for LGBTQ+ community and its member to express themselves and a push for more LGBTQ+ content in the modern world. The success of the show also boosted the general public’s knowledge of drag queens and the LGBTQ+ community and inspired countless drag queens globally, including our local drag queens/kings. 

Kendall Gender

In day time, Kendall Gender goes on with her daily advocacy for trans right and queer community in Vancouver. But at night, it’s time for her femme fatale charms at BratPack, a scripted reality show at The Junction gay club.

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Get a seat at one of the best selling shows "BratPack" and you will see why. Filled with drama, emotions and harsh realizations, BratPack always brings a great show for eager eyes. BratPack show starts every Thursday night at The Junction.

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Gia Metric

Part time Instagram model and full time glamourous drag queen, Gia Metric serves us all the looks: pink fantasy, psychedelic pastels and so much more. Catch her and Kendall at the BratPack and you won't regret it.

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Oscar Milde

Let's not forget about our wonderful drag kings! Oscar Milde is a "adorkable" drag king who also does shows in various queer online and offline communities. Check out Commercial Drag to see Oscar's shows or IG profile for more events.

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Hunky Dorian

Dorian is indeed hunky with those sparkling eyes and dazzling makeup. Serving looks from Red Dead Redemption the pc game to Shego in Disney's early 2000s Kim Possible, Dorian got all of the range to hook you up.

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If you want to meet this diverse drag king, look out for events at Commercial Drag for future dates 

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