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Vancouver's Drag Superstar Showdown! Week 3 Recap

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 Frequently the music scene and the arts scene overlap, and one of the more spectacular examples of that are drag performances. This year  TFD Presents  is back to host the 12th year of  Vancouver's Next Drag Superstar ! Support the Scene was given the opportunity to come out and shoot the show on Feb 13th, and we decided to give you a recap of what went down during week 3's performances.                                                                        It was VILLIANS week! The night started with a runway, with each contestant portraying an iconic villain. We had killer looks from everyone but some of the highlights were Gollum, Dr Drakken, and Jigsaw. After the runway, it was the first group challenge! The contestants were split into two groups and each ...

Vancouver's Next Drag Showdown! Week 2 Recap

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Frequently the music scene and the arts scene overlap, and one of the more spectacular examples of that are drag performances. This year TFD Presents is back to host the 12th year of Vancouver's Next Drag Superstar ! Support the Scene was given the opportunity to come out and shoot the show on February 6th, and we decided to give you a recap of what went down during week 2's performances. 

Vancouver's Next Drag Superstar - Carrie Oki Doki

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  The hunt is on for Vancouver's Next Drag Superstar ! We managed to chat with a few of this week's revealed contestants. Come out Feb 6th to Celebrities Nightclub, as well as for the next few weeks, to see who makes it to the finals. Introducing: Carrie Oki Doki           1. How would you describe your drag to someone who’s never seen you before?
 I would describe my drag as campy vintage glamour with lots of exaggeration.            2. What’s your go-to song to perform if you were trapped on a desert island and had to lip sync for your life to escape?
 Macarthur Park by Nancy Sinatra.           3. Which guest judge are you most looking forward to performing in front of? All of them!           4. What do you think separates you from other Drag performers in Vancouver? Being early or on time (most of the time) and making almost all my costumes myself. ...

Vancouver's Next Drag Superstar - Sis Gender

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  The hunt is on for Vancouver's Next Drag Superstar ! We managed to chat with a few of this week's revealed contestants. Come out Feb 6th to Celebrities Nightclub, as well as for the next few weeks, to see who makes it to the finals. Introducing: Sis Gender           1. How would you describe your drag to someone who’s never seen you before?
 Sis, Gender’s Drag is all about breaking boundaries and celebrating the fluidity of gender. It’s unexpected, bold, and unapologetically individual. My performances are a mix of raw energy, a touch of humour, and a lot of heart—meant to inspire everyone to feel confident in living life by their own rules, no matter what the world expects of them.            2. What’s your go-to song to perform if you were trapped on a desert island and had to lip sync for your life to escape?
 If I had to choose, I’d go with “Freedom! ’90” by George Michael. It’s a song that celebrates...

Vancouver's Next Drag Superstar - Burna

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The hunt is on for Vancouver's Next Drag Superstar ! We managed to chat with a few of this week's revealed contestants. Come out Feb 6th to Celebrities Nightclub, as well as for the next few weeks, to see who makes it to the finals. Introducing: Burna           1. How would you describe your drag to someone who’s never seen you before?
 My drag is very trashy, punk, trailer park, party girl with a side of bimbo. Non-chalant, un-serious, good time gal!            2. What’s your go-to song to perform if you were trapped on a desert island and had to lip sync for your life to escape?
 I do Jessica Simpsons "I Wanna Love you Forever" a lot, and I've done "Black Velvet" often, 'cause rolling around the floor is fun, haha. I'm kind of a slow, sexy song kinda gal, haha.           3. Which guest judge are you most looking forward to performing in front of? Probably Kendal, 'cause we knew each o...

Vancouver's Drag Superstar Showdown! Week 1 Recap

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Frequently the music scene and the arts scene overlap, and one of the more spectacular examples of that are drag performances. This year TFD Presents is back to host the 12th year of Vancouver's Next Drag Superstar ! Support the Scene was given the opportunity to come out and shoot the show on January 30th, and we decided to give you a recap of what went down during week 1's performances. 

Vancouvers Next Drag Superstar - Ra

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  The hunt is on for Vancouver's Next Drag Superstar! We managed to chat with a few of this week's revealed contestants. Come out tomorrow to Celebrities Nightclub, as well as for the next few weeks, to see who makes it to the finals. Introducing: Ra           1. How would you describe your drag to someone who’s never seen you before?
 Ra (they / them ) is an ethereal deity who is known for their avant guard and fashion forward looks and eclectic drag style. when you go to a rad drag show, expect the unexpected. Think out of the box looks, emotional ballad, high energy numbers, and a lot of humor.            2. What’s your go-to song to perform if you were trapped on a desert island and had to lip sync for your life to escape?
 If I was dropped on a deserted island, I would definitely be lip syncing to Lady Gaga- Bad Romance, as it is my go to lip sync song and features my name Ra Ra!       ...

Vancouvers Next Drag Superstar - Queen Kong

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  The hunt is on for Vancouver's Next Drag Superstar! We managed to chat with a few of this week's revealed contestants. Come out tomorrow to Celebrities Nightclub, as well as for the next few weeks, to see who makes it to the finals. Introducing: Queen Kong           1. How would you describe your drag to someone who’s never seen you before?
 Sexy, silly and powerful           2. What’s your go-to song to perform if you were trapped on a desert island and had to lip sync for your life to escape?
 Well with the island as a backdrop I’d say Tyla - Water would be perfect            3. Which guest judge are you most looking forward to performing in front of? I’ve performed in front of most judges on the panel before but excited about Tommy. Hope I get this opportunity as a formal presentation to part of the Vancouver scene            4. What do you think...

Vancouvers Next Drag Superstar - Clem

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  The hunt is on for Vancouver's Next Drag Superstar! We managed to chat with a few of this week's revealed contestants. Come out tomorrow to Celebrities Nightclub, as well as for the next few weeks, to see who makes it to the finals. Introducing: Clem           1. How would you describe your drag to someone who’s never seen you before?
 My drag is in the middle of being sexy and stupid.  I’m pretty confident in how I can look in drag but everything else about me makes it to awkward to fully commit to hotness           2. What’s your go-to song to perform if you were trapped on a desert island and had to lip sync for your life to escape?
 Beautiful dirty rich by lady gaga, that’s a song that I very last minute came up with a concept for but it’s turned into one of mine and a crowd favourite            3. Which guest judge are you most looking forward to performing in front of? Jay...

Vancouver's Next Drag Superstar - Malandro

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  The hunt is on for Vancouver's Next Drag Superstar! We managed to chat with a few of this week's revealed contestants. Come out tomorrow to Celebrities Nightclub, as well as for the next few weeks, to see who makes it to the finals. Introducing: Malandro           1. How would you describe your drag to someone who’s never seen you before?
 Malandro is a devilish, eclectic creature that thrives in burlesque, cabaret, raves, and drag shows. He is here for the vibe, unpredictable and unhinged.           2. What’s your go-to song to perform if you were trapped on a desert island and had to lip sync for your life to escape?
 A.D.O by El Tri—nothing like a classic rock anthem to fight for your life!            3. Which guest judge are you most looking forward to performing in front of?   Can’t wait to perform in front of Jaylene! She is  so inspiring.        ...