‘Canada’s Drag Race’ is ready for another lap!
Season four of Canada’s Drag Race is coming out with a bang in its search for the next Queen of the North!
This upcoming fourth season of Canada’s Drag Race will feature the oldest-ever competitor in Drag Race herstory, as well as trans women and transmasculine queens in the cast – making it an exciting and diverse group of drag entertainers. As expected, resident judges Brooke Lynn Hytes, Brad Goreski, and Traci Melchor are all returning for the judging panel.
With a premiere date set for Thursday, November 16, we couldn’t be more excited to watch this new group of queens vying for the grand prize of $100,000 and the title of Canada’s Next Drag Superstar.
Scroll through to meet the contestants of Canada’s Drag Race season four – premiering Thursday, November 16 on WOW Presents Plus.
Aimee Yonce Shennel
World of Wonder
Instagram: @aimeeyonce
Age: 31
Location: Ottawa
Pronouns: she/her in drag; he/him out of drag
- Aimee Yonce Shennel grew up in the Dominican Republic and moved to Canada in 2016.
- She is currently the reigning Miss Capital Pride and has won other local awards including Drag of the Year, Performance of the Year, and Fan Favourite Drag Artist.
- Aimee seeks to share her drag openly because she knows making even one person smile can make a world of difference.
Aurora Matrix
World of Wonder
Instagram: @auroramatrix
TikTok: @auroramatrix
Location: Toronto, Ont.
Pronouns: she/they in drag; they/them out of drag
- Aurora Matrix is a well-known performer in the Toronto drag scene, and is booked and busy five nights a week!
- Aurora has a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts from York University.
- They appeared as a guest on Crave’s, Canadian Screen Award-winning original series, 1 QUEEN 5 QUEERS.
Denim
World of Wonder
Instagram: @denimjustdenim
TikTok: @denimjustdenim
Location: Montréal, Que.
Pronouns: she/her in drag; he/him out of drag
- Denim is a transmasculine drag queen known for her effortless blend of 2000s bimbo fashion and futuristic club kid aesthetic.
- Denim has performed with King Princess, Charli XCX, Kim Petras, Tinashe, and Caroline Polachek.
- Last year, Denim discovered she is Neurodivergent through an autism diagnosis which has become a point of activism in her drag.
Kiki Coe
World of Wonder
Instagram: @coekiki
TikTok: @kiki_coe
Location: Ottawa, Ont.
Pronouns: she/her in drag; he/him out of drag
- She is an accomplished designer, and her costumes are famously elaborate and truly unforgettable; some have previously been seen on the Canada's Drag Race runway!
- Kiki also works as a chef and has entered several cooking competitions, including competing on Chopped Canada.
- Kiki is the youngest of nine siblings.
“My drag is RICH. It’s seasoned. It’s strong. There could be a whole tsunami and my head piece would stay ON.”
Kitten Kaboodle
World of Wonder
Instagram: @kittenkaboodleto
TikTok: @kittenkaboodleto
Location: Toronto, Ont.
Pronouns: she/her in drag; he/him out of drag
- Kitten Kaboodle was introduced to drag during high school when she snuck into a gay club when she was 15, but it wasn’t until 2012 when she learned to sew that Kitten Kaboodle was officially born.
- Kitten is a campy 70s showgirl who loves a variety show.
- She is a very popular drag designer who has already made several looks for previous queens who have appeared on the main stage at Canada's Drag Race.
Luna DuBois
World of Wonder
Instagram: @misslunadubois
TikTok: @misslunadubois
Location: Toronto, Ont.
Pronouns: she/her in drag; he/him out of drag
- Luna DuBois is a fashion icon in Toronto with a background in Fashion Techniques and Design, and a self-taught makeup artist, and hosted Drag Masterclasses.
- Luna uses her voice to represent for the underrepresented and works with BIPOC performers to help ensure they are treated fairly.
- Luna proudly represents other queer Nigerians who share her story and find inspiration through her.
“Luna DuBois is an essence. The DuBois factor. I don’t fit in, I stand out and stand out only. It’s the full moon experience.”
Melinda Verga
World of Wonder
Instagram: @melindaverga
TikTok: @melindaverga
Location: Edmonton, Alta.
Pronouns: no preference in drag; he/him out of drag
- Melinda started performing drag at 37 and nothing has stopped her since.
- Melinda’s titles include Mz. Gay Edmonton 2017 and Edmonton Drag Idol 2018, and she has performed at the top of Whistler Mountain for Jasper Pride.
- Melinda is passionate about mentoring young queens in the Edmonton drag scene and has produced shows highlighting Filipino and Asian cultures and underrepresented performers.
Nearah Nuff
World of Wonder
Instagram: @nearahnuff
TikTok: @nearahnuff
Location: Calgary, Alta.
Pronouns: she/her in drag; he/him out of drag
- Nearah Nuff is part of Calgary’s infamous drag family, the Nuff Family, where she holds the title of Performer with a capital P.
- Nearah only started doing drag three years ago.
- She was a competitive dancer for six years, and also holds diplomas in makeup artistry, airbrushing, and is a clinical esthetician.
Sisi Superstar
World of Wonder
Instagram: @sisisuperstar_
TikTok: @sisisuperstar_
Location: Montréal, Que.
Pronouns: she/her in drag; he/they out of drag
- Sisi Superstar is Montréal's self-proclaimed underground, hyper-pop, grunge queen.
- She is the co-creator of Montréal's biggest alternative queer event, Unikorn Parties, and is credited by many as a major force for alternative drag in the city.
- Aside from her drag career, Sisi is a DJ, songwriter, professional event planner, and community organizer.
The Girlfriend Experience
World of Wonder
Instagram: @the.girlfriendexperience
TikTok: @the.girlfriendexperience
Location: Vancouver, B.C.
Pronouns: she/her in drag; she/her out of drag
- The Girlfriend Experience (aka Girlfriend) was born in Germany, and grew up between Vancouver with her mother and Germany with her father, and speaks fluent German.
- Two of the most important things to The Girlfriend Experience is living her authentic self and drag, and she documented her transition journey publicly to help anyone who is considering a similar path.
- Earlier this year, she began producing an all-trans drag show in Vancouver.
Venus
World of Wonder
Instagram: @legallyvenus
TikTok: @legallyvenus
Location: Vancouver, B.C.
Pronouns: she/her in drag; no preference out of drag
- Venus is a well-known drag legend in Vancouver and is a member of the popular non-binary Drag supergroup ENBY6; she is also a member of the Gender Drag family with her drag mother Kendall Gender from season two of Canada's Drag Race.
- Venus is a supermodel in the making – she has walked in New York Fashion Week and has been selected to perform with Teyana Taylor, Orville Peck, and Charli XCX.
- As a Red River Metis two-spirit person, Venus’ heart lies with her Metis family and ancestors in Manitoba where she often visits to deepen her relationship with the land and her family’s history.
