“Power to the queens. Join the Ruvulution.”
So goes the tagline for the sixteenth season of ‘Drag Race’ so start your engines and mark your calendars because the famous reality drag competition is back with 14 new breathtaking queens.
Donning their military-inspired outfits, the new extraordinary contestants introduced themselves in the most glamazon way possible.
RuPaul will be returning as the main host with Michelle Visage on the judging panel. The runtime is back to 90 minutes per episode followed by 30-minute “Untucked” episodes.
The 14 queens will also be vying for 200,000 USD.
Meet the new queens of season 16 below!
AMANDA TORI MEATING, 26 (@amandatorimeating)
Official bio: Calling all staff: There’s a mandatory meeting to discuss this funny queen! Ready to take it to the top with her wit, wigs, and energetic moves, this talented wig stylist has done wigs for Drag Race queens Kerri and Sasha Colby, and Beyoncé’s music video dancers. Amanda is the ultimate mix of camp and comedy!
DAWN, 24 (@upuntil.dawn)
Official bio: The self-described “ethereal elf goddess of Brooklyn,” Dawn is a fitting name for a queen who often stays up late enough to see the sunrise. Designing and constructing almost all of her eccentric looks, this kooky and artistic queen always brings a story when she hits the stage … and she’s hoping for a happy ending at Drag Race!
GENEVA KARR, 30 (@Geneva_karr)
Official bio: ¡Viva México! RuPaul’s Drag Race’s first Mexican-born queen, Geneva witnessed her parents’ struggles as they worked tirelessly to get her family safely to the United States in search of a better life. A dancing queen with mischievous energy, she plans to be the first Mexican-born queen to win the crown!
HERSHII LIQCOUR-JETÉ, 31 (@hershiiliqcour)
Official bio: It’s chocolate! Part of the legendary Haus of Jeté, Hershii counts Drag Race star Kornbread Jeté as her sister. A take-no-prisoners performer with a legion of LA area fans, Hershii is now ready to slay the main stage of RuPaul’s Drag Race. When not performing, Hershii is very family-oriented, and together with her boyfriend is raising two young children.
MEGAMI, 33 (@megaminyc)
Official bio: This self-proclaimed “geek-chic” queen started doing drag as a cosplayer at conventions such as Comic Con, and from there incorporated high fashion into her characterful designs. Proudly claiming Nuyorican culture, Megami means “Goddess” in Japanese, and this creative force now hopes to rule the Drag Race world!
MHI’YA IMAN LE’PAIGE, 34 (@queenofflipss)
Official bio: Get ready for your world to be turned upside down! An electrifying performer, Mhi’ya is known as the Queen of Flips. That’s because you can find Mhi’ya performing her thrilling flips and tricks in the sun, on the sidewalks of South Beach. Mhi’ya’s videos of her flipping onto café tables have caught fire on social media — now she’s ready to flip the competition on its head!
Official bio: A heady mixture of stripper heels and stripper moves: the “Legs of Las Vegas” is here! Hailing from Sin City, this Native American and Mexican beauty towers in seven-inch heels and legs that go on for days. Already a showgirl sensation on the Strip, this quirky queen is ready for the ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’s’ crown!
