{"id":263912,"date":"2026-06-11T23:57:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T23:57:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/263912\/"},"modified":"2026-06-11T23:57:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T23:57:19","slug":"meet-the-queens-competing-in-the-inaugural-season-of-canadas-drag-race-all-stars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/263912\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the Queens Competing in the Inaugural Season of CANADA&#8217;S DRAG RACE: ALL STARS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>            \ud83c\udfad NEW! TV Theatre Newsletter<\/p>\n<p class=\"newsletter-subtitle\" style=\"color: #cccccc; font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 20px 0; line-height: 1.5; font-family: 'Arial', sans-serif;\">\n            Get all the top news &amp; discounts for TV &amp; beyond.\n        <\/p>\n<p>World of Wonder has\u00a0revealed the\u00a0drag superstars vying for another chance to snatch the crown in the all-new series \u201cCanada\u2019s Drag Race: All Stars\u201d, premiering Thursday, July 9 at 9 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n<p>            \ud83c\udfad NEW! TV Theatre Newsletter<\/p>\n<p class=\"newsletter-subtitle\" style=\"color: #cccccc; font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 20px 0; line-height: 1.5; font-family: 'Arial', sans-serif;\">\n            Get all the top news &amp; discounts for TV &amp; beyond.\n        <\/p>\n<p>The six-episode, one-hour spin-off welcomes back nine queens who are competing for the first-ever title of \u201cCanada\u2019s Ultimate All-Star,\u201d and a cash prize of $100,000. \u201cCanada\u2019s Drag Race\u201d features the first all-drag judging panel in \u201cDrag Race\u201d her-story, with Brooke Lynn Hytes presiding as host and judge alongside judges Priyanka and Jimbo.<\/p>\n<p>The nine queens competing for the title of \u201cCanada\u2019s Ultimate All-Star\u201d are Aurora Matrix, Jackie Cox, Jada Shada Hudson, Juice Boxx, Makayla Couture, Nearah Nuff, Pythia, Sami Landri, and Tiffany Ann Co.\u00a0Learn more about them below!<\/p>\n<p>In association with Crave, \u201cCanada\u2019s Drag Race: All Stars\u201d is produced by Blue Ant Studios with World of Wonder. Executive Producers for Blue Ant Studios are Matthew Hornburg, Mark Bishop, Donna Luke, and Laura Michalchyshyn. Trevor Boris is Executive Producer\/Showrunner,\u00a0Shivani Srivastava is Supervising Producer.<\/p>\n<p>Executive Producers for World of Wonder are Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell, and RuPaul Charles. For Bell Media, Justin Stockman is Executive Producer and Vice President, Global Content. Senior Production Executive is Danielle Pearson. Sarah Fowlie is Head of Production, Original Programming. Carlyn Klebuc is General Manager, Original Programming.<\/p>\n<p>New episodes of \u201cCanada\u2019s Drag Race: All Stars\u201d stream Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET on WOW Presents Plus in the U.S. and in 190 territories worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>Canada\u2019s Drag Race: All Stars\u201d Season 1 Queens<\/p>\n<p class=\"nobreak\">Aurora Matrix<\/p>\n<p>Age: 25\u00a0<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nHometown: Toronto, ON\u00a0<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nPrevious Season(s): \u201cCanada\u2019s Drag Race\u201d Season 4<\/p>\n<p>A runner-up and fan favourite from Season 4 of \u201cCanada\u2019s Drag Race\u201d, Aurora Matrix is known for her dynamic performances and commanding stage presence. A leading figure in Toronto\u2019s drag scene, Aurora co-hosts the award-winning podcast \u201cThe Powder Room\u201d alongside Perla from Season 5 and Season 6 winner Van Goth. Aurora blends her drag artistry with her Chinese heritage while advocating as a role model for Queer Asian youth.<\/p>\n<p class=\"nobreak\">Jackie Cox<\/p>\n<p>Age: 40<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nHometown: New York City, NY<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nPrevious Season(s): \u201cRuPaul\u2019s Drag Race\u201d Season 12<\/p>\n<p>Canadian drag performer Jackie Cox, born in Halifax and of Iranian heritage, was a semi-finalist on \u201cRuPaul\u2019s Drag Race\u201d and became one of the first queens on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.broadwayworld.com\/bwwtv\/tvshows\/the-franchise\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">THE FRANCHISE<\/a> to wear a Muslim-inspired runway look. A staple of the New York City drag scene for more than 15 years, Jackie tours internationally and performs globally, including on cruise ships. Beyond drag, Jackie has appeared in \u201cDays Of Our Lives&#8221;, the Oscar-nominated film \u201cSong Sung Blue\u201d, \u201cStar Trek: Starfleet Academy\u201d, and multiple off-Broadway productions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"nobreak\">Jada Shada Hudson<\/p>\n<p>Age: 41<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nHometown: Toronto, ON<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nPrevious Season(s): \u201cCanada\u2019s Drag Race\u201d Season 3<\/p>\n<p>Coined Toronto\u2019s \u201cTurn Up Queen,\u201d Jada is a seasoned pro who has been entertaining audiences for 15 years. Her electric and hype performance skills and her one-of-a-kind superstar personality has made the world fall in love with her. As runner-up in Season 3 of \u201cCanada\u2019s Drag Race\u201d, Jada is tough competition whether on the runway, national stage, or hosting one of her famous club appearances.<\/p>\n<p class=\"nobreak\">Juice Boxx<\/p>\n<p>Age: 37\u00a0<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nHometown: Port Hope, ON<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nPrevious Season(s): \u201cCanada\u2019s Drag Race\u201d Season 1<\/p>\n<p>Juice Boxx was part of the inaugural season of \u201cCanada\u2019s Drag Race\u201d and has since become an icon in her own right. She is a four-time Canadian Podcast Award winner for her pod \u201cIt\u2019s Dangerous to Go Alone\u201d where she discusses video games, friendship, and the intersection of both. Juice Boxx is also a fitness trainer, avid gamer, and was a featured streamer at TwitchCon 2024.<\/p>\n<p class=\"nobreak\">Makayla Couture<\/p>\n<p>Age: 23<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nHometown: Toronto, ON<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nPrevious Season(s): \u201cCanada\u2019s Drag Race\u201d Season 5<\/p>\n<p>Makayla Couture is a rising drag performer known for touring and performing across the drag scene, with appearances on Seasons 2 and 5 of \u201cCanada\u2019s Drag Race\u201d. She joined the franchise\u2019s makeover challenge on Season 2, where she met her eventual drag mother, Icesis Couture. Proudly representing both the Trans and Black communities, Makayla combines her musical theatre and ballroom training to deliver powerful, choreography-driven performances.<\/p>\n<p class=\"nobreak\">Nearah Nuff<\/p>\n<p>Age: 25<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nHometown: Calgary, AB<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nPrevious Season(s): \u201cCanada\u2019s Drag Race\u201d Season 4<\/p>\n<p>Nearah Nuff is a knockout performer who has graced stages all over North America. With a background in competitive dance, she is known as a lip-sync assassin on \u201cCanada\u2019s Drag Race\u201d, becoming the winner of the first-ever Lip Sync Slayoff in \u201cDrag Race\u201d her-story. A proud Albertan, Nearah is also part of the renowned Nuff family from Calgary, who have dominated the local scene for many years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"nobreak\">Pythia<\/p>\n<p>Age: 31<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nHometown: Montr\u00e9al, QC<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nPrevious Season(s): \u201cCanada\u2019s Drag Race\u201d Season 2<\/p>\n<p>A Montr\u00e9al-based drag performer originally from Greece, Pythia rose to prominence on Season 2 of \u201cCanada\u2019s Drag Race\u201d and \u201cRuPaul\u2019s Drag Race: Global All Stars\u201d. With a background in theatre set, costume, and makeup design, as well as photography and graphic arts, Pythia brings a multidisciplinary approach to drag. Known for blending fashion, history, pop culture, and storytelling, Pythia creates visually imaginative performances that captivate audiences worldwide.<\/p>\n<p class=\"nobreak\">Sami Landri<\/p>\n<p>Age: 27<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nHometown: Moncton, NB<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nPrevious Season(s): \u201cCanada\u2019s Drag Race\u201d Season 6<\/p>\n<p>Fresh off \u201cCanada\u2019s Drag Race\u201d Season 6, finalist Sami Landri returns to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.broadwayworld.com\/bwwtv\/tvshows\/main-stage\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MAIN STAGE<\/a> to take another shot at the crown. A fan favourite for her campy and slightly unhinged drag sensibility, Sami is a proud Acadian who feels strongly about bringing drag to smaller towns in Canada.\u00a0Sami has toured globally and appeared on TV series \u201cOne Night Out with Alan Cumming\u201d and \u201cDrag D\u2019La T\u00eate Aux Pieds\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"nobreak\">Tiffany Ann Co.<\/p>\n<p>Age: 34<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nHometown: Vancouver, BC<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nPrevious Season(s): \u201cCanada\u2019s Drag Race\u201d Season 5<\/p>\n<p>Tiffany Ann Co. is a high-energy performance queen celebrated for her dance-driven numbers, glamour, and fashion-forward style. With lifelong dance training and performances across Canada, she is known for bringing \u201cSuper Bowl Halftime Show\u201d energy to every stage. A proud second-generation Vietnamese immigrant living with vitiligo, Tiffany uses drag to celebrate her heritage, and challenge conventional beauty standards.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bway.world\/rzlrd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/fantasysmall-1781088386.gif\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/p>\n<p>            <a href=\"#\" class=\"d-block\"><br \/>\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201%201%22%2F%3E\" class=\"img-fluid bww-rec-img\" alt=\"\" style=\"padding:0px;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>            <\/a><\/p>\n<p>            <a href=\"#\" class=\"d-block\"><br \/>\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201%201%22%2F%3E\" class=\"img-fluid bww-rec-img\" alt=\"\" style=\"padding:0px;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>            <\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\ud83c\udfad NEW! 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