RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars: Who are the 12 drag queens? Meet the cast

Alyssa Edwards at the Netflix Is A Joke Festival: Outside Joke (Image via Getty Images)

RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars is set to air on August 16, 2024. As per the Paramount press release posted on July 15, 2024, the upcoming series features 12 drag queens. Each cast member will compete for the title of “Queen of the Mothertucking World" and the grand prize of $200,000. The winner will also be given a reservation at the international pavilion at the Drag Race Hall of Fame.

Judges for the upcoming series include host RuPaul Charles, Michelle Visage, and choreographer Jamal Sims alongside guest mentors.,

Eva Le Queen, Athena Likis, and 10 others make up the cast of RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars

Alyssa Edwards

RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars cast member Alyssa is known for her appearance on RuPaul’s Drag Race season 5 and RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars season 2. The Texas native, who has 23 years of experience being a performer, will be competing and showcasing her drag talent on the global stage.

Athena Likis

Athena (Image via Instagram/ RuPaul's Drag Race)

Athena previously participated in Drag Race Belgique season 1. The Belgium resident likes to incorporate her personality traits into her fashion. Her performances include inspiration from sci-fi and mythology.

Eva Le Queen

Eva competed on Drag Race Philippines season 1 and has been an inspiration for many drag queens in the Philippines. The RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars cast member is proud of her culture and heritage. Her outfits and makeup are a mixture of Western and Philipinian legacy.

Gala Varo

Gala (Image via Instagram/ RuPaul's Drag Race)

Gala was a cast member on Drag Race Mexico season 1. Before becoming a drag performer, Varo used to be an acrobat and dancer, and it will be interesting to see how she combines the two in her drag performances.

Kitty Scott-Claus

Kitty (Image via Instagram/ RuPaul's Drag Race)

The RuPaul’s Drag Race UK season 3 star is returning to the global stage. Kitty has a musical theater background and incorporated her theatrical abilities into her drag art. Her big personality and extroverted confident nature are vivid in her performances.

Kween Kong

Kween's journey from RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under season 2 to RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars was a smooth transition. The Australian native is passionate about activism and speaking up for the rights of the LGBTQ community. Winning the Drag Race crown would give her the ability to reach her full potential and help others more.

Miranda Lebrão

Miranda (Image via Instagram/ RuPaul's Drag Race)

Miranda is a drag queen from Brazil who first performed on the Drag Race Brazil season 1 stage. Apart from being a drag queen, Miranda is an actress and visual artist who showcases her talent and multi-tasking skills. A global stage is a great opportunity for her to represent what she believes in and implement her ideas into fashion.

Nehellenia

The RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars cast member was titled as the runner-up on the Drag Race Italia season 2. With 11 years of experience in the industry, Nehellienia has made a name for herself amongst the top drag queens in Italy.

Pythia

The Drag Race Canada season 2 contestant is known for mixing various elements into her style and fashion. Deeply inspired by fictional creatures, mythology, and history, Pythia incorporates new elements into her overall looks.

Soa de Muse

Soa from Drag Race France season 1 wants to showcase "universal diversity" by representing what he believes in. As a nonbinary individual, Soa wants to represent the LGBTQ community on a global stage. Fans are excited to see Soa's new performances on RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars.

Tessa Testicle

Tessa is from Switzerland and is known for her energetic and electric stage presence. She previously competed on Drag Race Germany. The RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars cast member surprises the audience with unique twists and unexpected elements in her performances.

Vanity Vain

Fans might recognize Vanity from Drag Race Sweden season 1. With an experience of eight years of doing drag art, Vanity loves trying new makeup looks. She is an expert in lip-syncing battles and is able to shock the audience with her powerful performances.

Stream RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars exclusively on Paramount Plus from August 16, 2024 onwards.

Edited by Prem Deshpande