World of Wonder has announced the nine queens competing in the inaugural season of Canada’s Drag Race: All Stars, premiering this summer on WOW Presents Plus. The six-episode series sees the queens competing for the first-ever title of “Canada’s Ultimate All-Star” and a $100,000 cash prize.
Brooke Lynn Hytes returns as host and judge, and sitting on the judges panel are Priyanka and Jimbo, forming what the franchise is calling the first all-drag judging panel in Drag Race history.
The nine queens competing are Aurora Matrix, Jackie Cox, Jada Shada Hudson, Juice Boxx, Makayla Couture, Nearah Nuff, Pythia, Sami Landri and Tiffany Ann Co.
Canada’s Drag Race: All Stars is produced by Blue Ant Studios with World of Wonder in association with Crave. Executive producers for Blue Ant Studios are Matthew Hornburg, Mark Bishop, Donna Luke and Laura Michalchyshyn. Trevor Boris is executive producer and showrunner, with Shivani Srivastava as supervising producer. Executive producers for World of Wonder are Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell and RuPaul Charles.
Check out the nine queens via their official bios and the Meet The Queens video below.
Aurora Matrix | Age: 25 | Hometown: Toronto, ON | Previous Season(s): Canada’s Drag Race Season 4
“A runner-up and fan favourite from Season 4 of ‘Canada’s Drag Race’, Aurora Matrix is known for her dynamic performances and commanding stage presence. A leading figure in Toronto’s drag scene, Aurora co-hosts the award-winning podcast ‘The Powder Room’ 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.”
Jackie Cox | Age: 40 | Hometown: New York City, NY | Previous Season(s): RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 12
“Canadian drag performer Jackie Cox, born in Halifax and of Iranian heritage, was a semi-finalist on ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ and became one of the first queens on the franchise 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 ‘Days Of Our Lives’, the Oscar-nominated film ‘Song Sung Blue’, ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’, and multiple off-Broadway productions.”
Jada Shada Hudson | Age: 41 | Hometown: Toronto, ON | Previous Season(s): Canada’s Drag Race Season 3
“Coined Toronto’s ‘Turn Up Queen,’ 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 ‘Canada’s Drag Race’, Jada is tough competition whether on the runway, national stage, or hosting one of her famous club appearances.”
Juice Boxx | Age: 37 | Hometown: Port Hope, ON | Previous Season(s): Canada’s Drag Race Season 1
“Juice Boxx was part of the inaugural season of ‘Canada’s Drag Race’ and has since become an icon in her own right. She is a four-time Canadian Podcast Award winner for her pod ‘It’s Dangerous to Go Alone’ 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.”
Makayla Couture | Age: 23 | Hometown: Toronto, ON | Previous Season(s): Canada’s Drag Race Season 5
“Makayla Couture is a rising drag performer known for touring and performing across the drag scene, with appearances on Seasons 2 and 5 of ‘Canada’s Drag Race’. She joined the franchise’s 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.”
Nearah Nuff | Age: 25 | Hometown: Calgary, AB | Previous Season(s): Canada’s Drag Race Season 4
“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 ‘Canada’s Drag Race’, becoming the winner of the first-ever Lip Sync Slayoff in ‘Drag Race’ 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.”
Pythia | Age: 31 | Hometown: Montréal, QC | Previous Season(s): Canada’s Drag Race Season 2
“A Montréal-based drag performer originally from Greece, Pythia rose to prominence on Season 2 of ‘Canada’s Drag Race’ and ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race: Global All Stars’. 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.”
Sami Landri | Age: 27 | Hometown: Moncton, NB | Previous Season(s): Canada’s Drag Race Season 6
“Fresh off ‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6, finalist Sami Landri returns to the main stage 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. Sami has toured globally and appeared on TV series ‘One Night Out with Alan Cumming’ and ‘Drag D’La Tête Aux Pieds’.”
Tiffany Ann Co. | Age: 34 | Hometown: Vancouver, BC | Previous Season(s): Canada’s Drag Race Season 5
“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 ‘Super Bowl Halftime Show’ 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.”
When does ‘Canada’s Drag Race: All Stars’ premiere?
Canada’s Drag Race: All Stars premieres July 9 at 9 p.m. ET on WOW Presents Plus.
Featured image photo credit: Photo: World of Wonder/Crave
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