A new season of RuPaul’s Drag Race will be here soon!
And with that, fans have a look at the 14 cast members who will enter the Werk Room in Season 18 of MTV’s hit show.
The premiere episode will have the queens compete in a challenge titled “Reclaim! Renew! Rejoice!” With that, they will pay tribute to queens from the past using leftover “treasures” to create their looks.
Here are the 14 queens who will be vying for the title of “America’s Next Drag Superstar,” along with a cash prize of $200,000.
*Variety’s description of the contestants contributed to this story
Athena Dion
Athena Dion is from Miami, FL, with her name inspired by the Greek goddess Athena. She is also set to make history this season, being one part of the first-ever mother/daughter duo to compete together.
Briar Blush
Briar Blush is from Boston, MA, with her style being described as “retro yet edgy, goth yet glamorous, sweet but with a sting.”
Ciara Myst
Ciara Mist is from Indianapolis, IN, who “blends sci-fi, horror, fantasy, and magic.” She is an experienced makeup artist, having worked with Marvel Studios productions.
Darlene Mitchell
Darlene Mitchell is from Los Angeles, CA and her style “blends soap opera glamour with Midwestern trailer trash panache.” She spent 10 years in drag before taking a five-year break, but is now coming back for this competition.
DD Fuego
DD Fuego is originally from Monterrey, Mexico, but now resides in New York, NY. She is a former production designer for television, along with some off-Broadway shows.
Discord Addams
Discord Addams is from St. Petersburg, FL, and is “a high-fashion punk rock maximalist.” She plays guitar in a punk rock band.
Jane Don’t
Jane Don’t is from Seattle, WA and is inspired by Bette Midler and Joan Rivers, being described as a “comedy queen.”
Juicy Love Dion
Juicy Love Dion is from Miami, FL, and is the other half of the first-ever mother/daughter duo to compete together on the show. She describes herself as “Miami’s Afro-Cuban dancing doll.”
Kenya Pleaser
Kenya Pleaser is from Sumter, SC who is a Lizzo impersonator, known for mixing “heart, humor, and high energy performances.”
Mandy Mango
Mandy Mango is from Philadelphia, PA, who’s style is describe as “kooky” and “conceptual,” with a “playful flair.” She’s a nurse who specializes in HIV and sexual health, helping care for the LGBTQ+ community.
Mia Starr
Mia Starr is from West Palm Beach, FL, and is inspired by “90s/early 2000s hip-hop.” She is a backup dancer who has toured with Rihanna and Britney and has also shared the stage with J.Lo at the Super Bowl.
Myki Meeks
Myki Meeks is from Orlando, FL and “blends glamour with camp.”
Nini Coco
Nini Coco is from Denver, CO, and is a costume designer who actually quit her day job as a mechanical engineer.
Vita VonTesse Starr
Vita VonTesse Starr is from Montgomery, AL, and is known for handcrafting “show-stopping looks.”
