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Drag Race Holland cast photos: Meet the queens competing for RuPaul’s crown
EW has an exclusive first look at RuPaul’s Drag Race Holland season 1 cast, which includes an eclectic range of wild drag styles, from classic showgirls and camp darlings to cutting-edge oddballs pushing the envelope of the medium itself. All 10 queens joining the inaugural Dutch spin-off of the Emmy-winning franchise will compete for the…
EW has an exclusive first look at RuPaul’s Drag Race Holland season 1 cast, which includes an eclectic range of wild drag styles, from classic showgirls and camp darlings to cutting-edge oddballs pushing the envelope of the medium itself. All 10 queens joining the inaugural Dutch spin-off of the Emmy-winning franchise will compete for the crown under head judge, celebrity stylist, and former Holland’s Next Top Model mentor Fred van Leer.
Drag Race Holland‘s cast marks the series’ launch in a fifth international territory. In addition to airing the main RuPaul’s Drag Race competition on VH1 in the United States, production company World of Wonder has also fronted iterations in Thailand, the United Kingdom, South America, and Canada, with another installment currently in development for Australia, while WOW co-founders Randy Barbato and Fenton Bailey previously told EW “three or four” more worldwide markets were in the running to receive their own versions of the show.
Prior to the series’ Sept. 17 debut on WOW Presents Plus at 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT, see individual portraits from EW’s exclusive Drag Race Holland cast reveal below, as well as queen biographies — loosely translated from Dutch — courtesy of WOW.
Miss Abby OMG
MARK ENGELEN/World of Wonder
Age: 25
Official bio: Henrique grew up in Brazil before coming to the Netherlands. In the Netherlands he got involved with the Dutch drag community and this is how the flamboyant Miss Abby OMG was born: a real creative outlet and she is a star in the making. Abby OMG is known for her energetic and sexy performances and glamor… A sweetheart, but also a strong woman who will not be fooled. She performs next to America’s best-known drag stars and is a much-booked entertainer in the Netherlands and abroad. Besides being a solo performer, she is also part of the well-known Amsterdam drag house Mermaids Mansion. She will leave you saying, “OMG!”
Roem
MARK ENGELEN/World of Wonder
Age: 21
From: Breda
Official bio: As a drag queen, Roem is unique in this group. Roem has no affinity with live performing in clubs or other stages. Everything she does is online. On Roem’s own YouTube channel, many people are encouraged to always be themselves. She believes that drag is so much more than just performing. The bingos, the lip sync, all fun… But not for her. Roem grew up in the epicenter of the Dutch Bible Belt, Urk, and knows better than anyone what it is like to grow up in an environment where it is not always easy.
ChelseaBoy
MARK ENGELEN/World of Wonder
Age: 26
From: Amsterdam
Official bio: Brian, born in Helmond, uses his drag to explore topics such as gender and identity together with his audience. As ChelseaBoy, Brian takes audiences to higher spheres through live performances full of futuristic influences, combined with nostalgic music from the ’80s. Unlike many queens, ChelseaBoy uses unconventional materials in her costumes and wears wigs in addition to bald caps, prostheses, and homemade head sculptures. ChelseaBoy is a chameleon par excellence, or, in his own words, a “gender hybrid transformer.”
Janey Jacké
MARK ENGELEN/World of Wonder
Age: 28
From: Amsterdam
Official bio: For 10 years, Justin has performed in drag as Janey Jacké, the ultimate fantasy of a Pop Princess. Justin grew up in Volendam, the breeding ground for Dutch talent. Janey Jacké is sweet with a small bite and a whole dose of spice. She is a stage animal known internationally for her unique shows. She has performed in the U.S. and Greece and has been seen on Dutch television before. She is renowned for her looks, dance talent, and unstoppable energy. There really is no one like J.J.
Ma’MaQueen
MARK ENGELEN/World of Wonder
Age: 30
From: Rotterdam
Official bio: Dennis, or Ma’MaQueen, has always had a strong fascination with how gender construction develops socially. Ma’MaQueen is the mother of the House of Holographic Hoes, a drag house in Rotterdam. Ma’MaQueen identifies as nonbinary, not necessarily male or female. Ma’MaQueen is a true “conceptual look queen.” Unique are the designs of Ma’MaQueen. They are not only used for her own creations, but also for others in the scene. Inclusivity is of paramount importance; Ma’MaQueen takes care of anyone who needs it.
Madame Madness
MARK ENGELEN/World of Wonder
Age: 24
From: Amsterdam
Official bio: As Madame Madness, Rowan is the Bearded Queen of Amsterdam and the first bearded queen in Drag Race worldwide! With the beard, Madness tries to break through the boxes of masculinity and femininity. She wants to spread the message that being different is allowed. Madame Madness has a strict appearance, but is actually very sweet, wise, and open-minded.
Envy Peru
MARK ENGELEN/World of Wonder
Age: 31
From: Amsterdam
Official bio: The Peruvian Boris came to the Netherlands with his mother at the age of 4. As Envy Peru, Boris is the most followed drag queen on social media in the Benelux, a formidable competitor in this competition. Envy founded the drag house Mermaids Mansion with her two “sisters.” One of these sisters is Miss Abby OMG, also a contestant this season.
Sederginne
MARK ENGELEN/World of Wonder
Age: 26
From: Antwerpen
Official bio: Sederginne is the only Flemish queen in the competition and she is a real comedy queen. The special and unique thing about Sederginne is that she is an elderly lady, while Serge is still in the prime of his life. Most queens always want to stay young and look as young as possible, but Sederginne doesn’t care about that. Sederginne is notorious and famous in Belgium, where she has been showing her skills for nine years in solo shows, clubs, and in the theater. She has now also mastered the Amsterdam scene and is ready to conquer the hearts of the Netherlands. Sederginne is an internationally booked talent, including his own show in Mykonos. Sederginne’s main message: “Drag is fun!”
Patty Pam-Pam
MARK ENGELEN/World of Wonder
Age: 34
From: Amsterdam
Official bio: Patty Pam-Pam, or Pieter, grew up in the south of the Netherlands and is therefore also called Queen of the South. Patty is creative and sweet. She sings, lip-syncs, and dances, if necessary even with a whole show ballet. She has a real surprising appearance, always in homemade couture from head to toe. From camp to fashion, she effortlessly dresses herself and countless other drag queens at home and abroad. Drag is art, and it should be seen!
Megan Schoonbrood
MARK ENGELEN/World of Wonder
Age: 32
From: Rotterdam
Official bio: Michael is better known as the popular and extravagant queen Megan Schoonbrood from Rotterdam and has been in the business for more than half of his life. Over the years, Megan Schoonbrood has emerged as a true show diva. She is sympathetic, articulate, clever, extravagant, beautiful, classic, and a little bit trashy. She has 23 No. 1 pageant titles and received the Dusty Tiara for her many years of commitment to the LGBTI community. Driven by competitiveness, she is not afraid to take on a challenge.
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