Revealed earlier this week at Bell Media’s Upfront presentation are the six queens starring in Slaycation, an all-new unscripted series which follows queens from across the international “Drag Race” franchise as they vacation together at a Canadian winter retreat. The six-part series will premiere globally on WOW Presents Plus later this year, day and date with its local airing on Crave in Canada.
A brand-new format produced by Blue Ant Studios, in association with World of Wonder and Crave, “Slaycation” will follow the cast of queens through fun activities, frivolity, drama, and fish-out-of-water escapades which culminate in a dragtastic performance for the local community.
The six fabulous queens set to star in “Slaycation” are:
BOA, 29 – Windsor, Ontario
Canada’s Drag Race Season 1
BOA is a queen who has been on a journey! Now five years sober, after her season of Canada’s Drag Race, BOA became very committed to her recovery and overall health. She is a newly certified yoga instructor, has launched her wellness brand BOGA (yoga for every body), as well as a podcast, BOGA: Wellness with BOA, where she discusses the importance of prioritizing mental health and wellness. BOA wants to be an example to others and leave a positive mark, “people won’t always remember the things you say, but they will always remember how you made them feel.”
Jada Shada Hudson, 39 – Toronto, Ontario
Canada’s Drag Race Season 3
Jada Shada Hudson, known as Toronto’s Turnup Queen, has been entertaining for 14 years. Her electric and hype performance skills and her one of a kind superstar personality has made the world fall in love with her. Runner up in Season 3 of Canada’s Drag Race, Guest Correspondent on Crave series 1 Queen 5 Queers and CBC Gem’s Queens, Jada has taken flight, from brand deals, paid partnerships and billboards across Toronto. She has even performed at the Lizzo pre-show in 2019.
Kandy Muse, 29 – The Bronx, New York
RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 13, RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 8
Kandy Muse is a triple threat drag superstar from The Bronx, or as she likes to put it, from the hood to Hollywood! A major threat on her seasons of RuPaul’s Drag Race and RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, Kandy is known for her feisty personality, street style steeze and dominating stage presence. Her talent for telling it like it is landed her own series on WOW Presents Plus, Inside the Producer’s Studio with Kandy Muse, where she spills the tea on the spiciest Drag Race drama with her Drag Race sisters.
Kerri Colby, 27 – Los Angeles, California
RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 14
Kerri Colby is a queen known for serving face, hair and body-ody-ody! Self-described as southern-raised and LA-glazed, Kerri is a proud multi-cultural transgender woman who constantly breaks down barriers. Hailing from the Legendary House of Colby, with her flawless aesthetic, this queen will always tell it like it is, showing the world she came to play and she’s here to slay.
Lawrence Chaney, 27 – Glasgow, Scotland
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Season 2
Lawrence Chaney was crowned winner of Season 2 of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK. Largely known for her comedy and stand up shows, they host the World of Wonder show House of Laughs, showcasing the funniest and fiercest LGBTQ+ up-and-coming comedians and drag queens. Additionally Lawrence has travelled the world and has hosted “RuPaul’s Drag Race Live,” the live version of the Emmy winning show on the Las Vegas Strip.
Luxx Noir London, 24 – East Orange, New Jersey
RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15
Luxx Noir London made their mark on Season 15 of RuPaul’s Drag Race as one of the fiercest fashion queens in recent herstory. Luxx also has a burgeoning music career, with current single, “Let It All Hang Out” and an upcoming album in the works. Always on the go, Luxx has walked the Primetime Emmy Awards Red Carpet, spoken at the famous New School about the impact of RuPaul’s Drag Race, and continues to push the fashion envelope forward.