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Paramount+ and World of Wonder on Tuesday announced the drag queens who will compete on season 9 of “RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars.” Among the eight returning contestants are Latin queens Jorgeous, Roxxxy Andrews and Vanessa Vanjie Mateo.
The cast ruThe beef arrives days after the season 16 finale of “RuPaul's Drag Race.” Latinidad was on full display in the latest version of the reality competition, in which five Latinas competed for the crown. The season also featured pop star Becky G and the actor and creator of the series “Lopez vs. Lopez”, Mayan Lopez, as guest judges.
For the first time in drag hisIn the story, “All Stars” contestants will compete for the opportunity to donate the $200,000 grand prize to the charity of the winner's choice, provided by the Palette Fund.
Here's a quick introduction to the Latina queens who will appear on season 9 of “RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars,” premiering May 17 on Paramount+.
jorgeoso
The petite Mexican-American queen from San Antonio quickly became a season 14 fan favorite thanks to her style and dance skills. Although she struggled in the challenges, Jorgeous earned the distinction of being the “lip sync killer” of her season, winning four of five stay-or-walk matchups. Her standout performance remains her lip-syncing to Ava Max’s “My Head & My Heart.” She will compete on behalf of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)a grassroots organization that focuses on mental health.
Roxxxy Andrews
This Puerto Rican-Cuban queen from Orlando, Florida, brings a lot of experience to the competition. She was a finalist on the fifth season of “RuPaul's Drag Race” and finished fourth on the second season of “All Stars.” Will the third time finally be the charm? Andrews will compete for miracle of lovean organization that provides HIV/AIDS prevention programming and assistance in Central Florida.
Vanessa Vanjie Matthew
“Miss Vanjie. Miss Vaanjie. Miss… Vaaanjie!
The Puerto Rican queen didn't last long during her 10th season on “Drag Race”: she was the first person eliminated. Despite her brief appearance, Miss Vanjie quickly became an internet sensation and returned for season 11 to redeem herself. On season 9 of “All Stars,” she will compete on behalf of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animalsa 150-year-old organization fighting animal cruelty and homelessness.
