It's about time the American version of Drag Race has branched out, though TBQ, the big queens, cleaned house on this seasons All Stars, and I was a bit sad that Ginger and Eureka had a strong run, yet again...especially Ginger, to lose out again...BUT was very happy with Sonique taking the win. Sonique has been doing drag for some years and used the art form to get to her new chapter as a trans female. She rose to prominence as a dragestant on RuPauls Drag Race , and is the first trans winner of the American version of the show, second in the franchise to win...and about damn good time the trans get some exposure and acceptance in this versatile art form. Additionally in 2020 she co-hosted Translation, the first talk show on a major network hosted by a all-trans cast. Sonique came out as a transwoman to her mother at 15 to bad results and reactions, and was later sent to military school to become "more masculine". Didn't work. But drag was the vehicle for her to get there, and finally got a break on Drag Race season 2, but alas, was placed in the bottom two and lost her lip synch to Morgan McMichael with a song to Two of Hearts by Stacey Q. After finishing the season, it was revealed she was trans and would complete the process, and hasn't stop yet, lending her hand to all and any LGBTQ charities or services....and has since come full circle, with her remarkable redemption as the winner of the All Stars season, 11 years later!!! It has made her one of the most impressive full-circle success stories in the show's history, and she made sure to make her every move on camera a step forward for her community. So All Hail...the newest crowned Queen...Kylie Sonique Love!
I was hoping this was a post about the real Sonique, but hey ho. Never mind.
ReplyDeleteAt least Cazwell's on board, so we know there's filth involved, even if it is hip-hop... Jx
Cazwell loves his queens and showing and giving his support to the drag community. And we adore his filth.
DeleteDon't we just? Jx
DeleteMuch like a Virginia Slim, she has come a long way, henny! And the video is hawt!
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ReplyDeleteLove her. I loved her vibe in All Stars, to tell the truth. She was chill and seemed to be really enjoying what she was doing (much like Ra'Ja). She also had some killer looks and she KILLED IT playing Dolly in the Snatch Game. I did not see that one coming. And that final lip-sync? The moment she tripped and recovered I said to myself: this bitch won. And she did.
And there you go reading my mind again! I was gonna talk about that Cazwell video next week! LMAO.
See how you definitely are in my bedroom?
XOXO
Only seen clips of the show, I will not subscribe to yet ANOTHER service!
ReplyDeleteI really hoped the Minj would get it, she is great. A toad, yes, but great.
I really did think Norma that this would be Gingers time. She had To in hysterical a few times.
DeleteVery electric. Vibrant. And she has a great pout. Pucker. Up. Kizzes.
ReplyDeleteRight wing bigots aside, I cannot see how anyone can do other than admire the bravery and tenacity of anyone who goes through the trans process. I'm with Uptonking; Ms Sonique is a rather vibrant lady with plenty of razzmatazz.
ReplyDeleteI’m glad trans women are getting some respect at drag and Drag Race. It would be insulting to women to say that drag queens are doing real women. What they’re doing are cartoons -- the way Dolly Parton has described herself. I LOVE Boston cream pie.
ReplyDeleteI'll never be able to look at Boston Creme pie the same again Micthell.
DeleteKylie knows her brand and is excelling at it.
ReplyDeleteWe love our Sonique out here!!!!!!!!!!!!
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