They’re the entertainers who make a night in a gay club unique, the sisters who always have the latest gossip and are undoubtedly the most fabulous and interesting characters you’re going to meet. Three cheers for the Drag Queens! If you’re new on the scene and not sure of who’s who, here’s our guide to help. Photographer Angelo Di-Benedetto captured everyone at POP at Connections. We also love Hannah Conda but strangely you never see her out on the same night as her grandmother.
Swish Eveready
How long have you been on the scene? 18 Years
Who’s your inspirational diva? Bette Midler
What your signature tune? If I Were a Boy, Beyonce
Barbie Q
How long have you been on the scene? 13 years
Who’s your inspirational diva? Dolly Parton
What your signature tune? Any Dolly Parton number + any dance track
Sheila Mann
How long have you been on the scene? 10 Years
Who’s your inspirational diva? Pauline Hanson
What your signature tune? Tick Tock (What you waiting for?)- Gwen Stefani
Val Nourished
How long have you been on the scene? 9 Years
Who’s your inspirational diva? Bette Midler
What your signature tune? And I am tellin’ you, Jennifer Holliday
Feminem the Future
How long have you been on the scene? 5 years
Who’s your inspirational diva? Taylor Dayne
What your signature tune? Anything from the Young Divas
Fab Panache
How long have you been on the scene? 4 years
Who’s your inspirational diva? Dame Shirley Bassey
What’s your signature tune? It Was a Good Time, Liza Minnelli
Ruby Jewels
How long have you been on the scene? 2 years
Who’s your inspirational diva? Christina Aguilera
What your signature tune? Beware of The Dog, Jamelia
Tara Fyde
How long have you been on the scene? 2 years
Who’s your inspirational diva? Beyonce
What your signature tune? Love is All Around, Ricki Lee
Kodi Pendant
How long have you been on the scene? 1 year
Who’s your inspirational diva? Lady Gaga
What your signature tune? My Opera Number, Lucia di Lammermoor
Crystelle Chandelier
How long have you been on the scene? 1 year
Who’s your inspirational diva? Jennifer Hudson
What your signature tune? And I am tellin’ you, Jennifer Hudson
Miss Double Dmerits
How long have you been on the scene? 1 year
Who’s your inspirational diva? Barbra Streisand
What your signature tune? Someone like you, Adele
Nanna Conda
How long have you been on the scene? 105 Days
Who’s your inspirational diva? Queen Elizabeth
What your signature tune? Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend, Carol Channing
OIP Staff
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