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Amyl (Sydney, NSW), 27

Sydney’s sensational Colombian-born fashionista Amyl has soared to dizzying heights in just four years of drag.

Praised for her comedic flair and sassy onstage antics, this runway model and editorial prodigy has already shown her work twice at Australian Fashion Week.

Ashley (Madison Melbourne, Victoria, 25)

Melbourne drag scene dynamo Ashley Madison has made her way from regional Shepparton to stardom in just eight years.

This beauty not only shines herself, but also shines a spotlight on other talents through her booking agency ‘Book A Queen’, while juggling DJing and running a 3D printed jewelery shop.

Ashley (Madison Melbourne, VIC, 25) – Ashley Madison, the dynamo of the Melbourne drag scene, made her way from regional Shepparton to stardom in just eight years

Bumpa Love (Melbourne, VIC), 51

A veteran of the drag world, Bumpa Love has been delighting audiences in Australia and New Zealand for over two decades.

Known for her strong support for the GLBTIQA+ community, this Auckland-born drag queen is the driving force behind Melbourne’s Drag Awards and the popular Vau d’vile Drag Cabaret.

Bumpa Love (Melbourne, VIC), 51 – A veteran of the drag world, Bumpa Love has been delighting audiences in Australia and New Zealand for over two decades

Flor (Auckland, NZ), 25

Flor, a Guatemalan-born charmer living in Auckland, brings a touch of Latin flair to the drag scene.

Known for her infectious smile and expert makeup skills, she represents the Latin communities of Aotearoa with pride and style

Flor (Auckland, NZ), 25 – Flor, a Guatemalan-born charmer living in Auckland, brings a touch of Latin flair to the drag scene

Gabriella (Labucci Ballarat), VIC, 31

Country Victoria’s own drag star Gabriella Labucci offers a versatile talent in the world of cabaret and drag.

Armed with a heart of gold and a unique sense of humor, this beauty from Ballarat turns heads with her singing, dancing, acting and more.

Gabriella (Labucci Ballarat), VIC, 31 – Country Victoria’s very own drag star Gabriella Labucci offers a versatile talent in the world of cabaret and drag

Hollywould Star (Sydney, NSW), 34

The American-born Hollywould Star brings global fame to New South Wales, appearing in top-notch stage productions and Sydney nightclubs.

Her recent performance with Grammy winner Kelly Rowland at the Sydney World Pride 2023 has firmly put her in the spotlight.

Hollywould Star (Sydney, NSW), 34 – US-born Hollywould Star brings global fame to New South Wales, appearing in top-notch stage productions and Sydney nightclubs

Isis Avis Loren (Melbourne,Victoria), 33

Melbourne’s sleek and stylish queen Isis Avis Loren is all about glamor and haute couture.

A couturier in her own right, Isis storms the stage with bespoke creations from her Haus of Loren, earning her Best Costumer at the 2019 Melbourne Drag Awards.

Isis Avis Loren (Melbourne, VIC), 33 – Sleek and stylish Melbourne queen sister Avis Lorenn is all about glamor and haute couture

Ivanna Drink (Auckland, NZ), 26

Ivanna Drink, Auckland’s party starter, lights up the city’s famous Karangahape Road with her bubbly personality.

A familiar face at the Caluzzi Cabaret, Ivanna is one half of a drag power couple and has an impressive list of accolades, including winning the Queen of Queens pageant.

Ivanna Drink (Auckland, NZ), 26 – Auckland’s party starter, Ivanna Drink, lights up the city’s famous Karangahape Road with her bubbly personality

Ivory Glaze (Sydney, NSW), 26

The elegant Ivory Glaze is an epitome of beauty and glamor in Sydney’s drag scene.

She balances her job at the bank with her passion for drag and is known for her well-groomed appearance and irresistibly sweet personality.

Ivory Glaze (Sydney, NSW), 26 – The elegant Ivory Glaze is an epitome of beauty and glamor on the Sydney drag scene

Rita Menu (Hamilton, NZ), 24

New to the drag scene but no stranger to success Rita Menu is stealing the limelight in New Zealand.

With a fiercely competitive streak and talents in singing, dancing and sewing, Rita has already tasted victory at Kita and Anita’s Drag Wars competition in Auckland.

Rita Menu (Hamilton, NZ), 24 – New to the drag scene but no stranger to success, Rita Menu is stealing the spotlight in New Zealand