RuPaul’s Drag Race has become a cultural phenomenon, captivating audiences worldwide with its dazzling display of charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent.
20.08.2023 - 16:13 / variety.com
Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor Sasha Colby is on top of the world. Well, she’s on her balcony looking out at it. Colby hasn’t had a moment to stop since being crowned the winner of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 15.
She’s been traveling the world, performing at Vice President Kamala Harris’ house during Pride month, and being honored for her work. Colby’s win was historic. Not only was she the first Native Hawaiian queen to appear on the show, she’s also the first winner of Polynesian descent.
Her win means she gets to go out there and spread her artistry and celebrate drag. Sasha Colby is hot property and in demand. Here, Colby shares her aspirations with Variety, and reflects on her win, growing up as a Jehovah’s Witness and finding her truth.
It’s been a whirlwind and nonstop. You’ve caught me on a good day because I’ve had a second to reflect and sit in all that’s happened. It’s been amazing meeting people, performing all over the world and being able to travel.
But to be able to talk about and be asked about trans issues and what it means to be doing drag right now feels so relevant and long overdue. On a personal level, it feels like a great victory lap because I get to visit and meet people who are so emotionally invested in my story and in my future. There are so many.
Being able to speak at Vice President Kamala Harris’ home for Pride was insane. To be able to go and receive an award from the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, and to see how proud they were to have a Mahu represent them also felt powerful. Meeting young gay kids who are growing up and realizing that these ideas that are put on us, the grooming that happened from an early age, is not healthy, and it’s scary to have to grow up and realize that.
.RuPaul’s Drag Race has become a cultural phenomenon, captivating audiences worldwide with its dazzling display of charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent.
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