Marcus James Dixon
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MTV
Now in its 15th season, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” is a-movin’ and a-shakin’ as it shantays over to MTV after previously airing on VH1 (and before that, Logo). This time around, there is record-high number of contestants for the Emmy-winning reality TV show, as 16 new queens enter the “werk room” for a chance to earn the title of America’s Next Drag Superstar and the $200,000 grand prize. RuPaul Charles is back as host, and he’s joined by returning judges Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley and Ross Mathews, plus new judge Ts Madison.
Among the cast members for this 2023 installment are real-life 23-year-old twins, Sugar and Spice, as well Sasha Colby, the 37-year-old drag mother of Season 14’s Kerri Colby. In all, just nine states are represented this year: California (five queens), Connecticut (three), Florida (one), New Jersey (one), New York (two), Nevada (one), Tennessee (one), Texas (one) and Washington (one). Meet the “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 15 cast in our photo gallery below.
Sasha Colby
WINNER
Age: 37
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
MTV Bio: The iconic queen of the House of Colby has arrived! Known worldwide for her memorable reign as Miss Continental and as Kerri Colby’s drag mother, Sasha is a queen to be reckoned with. This Hawaiian-born goddess has been slaying drag stages for 20 years, so she’s got to live up to her legendary reputation. Serving body, beauty and bodacious all-around talent, Sasha is (officially) fierce.
Anetra
RUNNER-UP
Age: 25
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada
MTV Bio: Straight outta Sin City, Anetra is a self-described stunt queen who can deliver splits, dips and all the tricks to slay the stage. She may seem low-key at times, but still waters run deep. Plus, with serious tae kwon do skills, she’s ready to take all the other queens out one by one. Chop ’til ya drop!
Luxx Noir London
3RD/4TH PLACE (TIE)
Age: 22
Hometown: East Orange, New Jersey
MTV Bio: Who ordered the diva-licious dazzler? Luxx Noir London is an effervescent ingenue whose stunning style is matched only by her no-holds-barred attitude. She’s always ready to tell it like it “t-i-s!” Luxx may be Season 15’s youngest queen, but she’s got the confidence to take her all the way. Just ask her!
Mistress Isabelle Brooks
3RD/4TH PLACE (TIE)
Age: 24
Hometown: Houston, Texas
MTV Bio: Houston, we do not have a problem! Hailing from the great state of Texas, Mistress Isabelle Brooks is the epitome of classic Southern drag. She calls herself “Houston’s Heavyweight Champ,” and trust, she came to pack a punch. Gutsy, glamorous and full of attitude, Miss Brooks was raised in the spangled world of Texas drag and is ready to rule the school.
Loosey LaDuca
5TH PLACE
Age: 32
Hometown: Ansonia, Connecticut
MTV Bio: Construction worker by day and singing-and-dancing drag diva by night, Loosey LaDuca is ready to use all her tools to make it to the top! A perfectionist as well as a powerhouse performer with killer curves and 12 years in the Connecticut drag scene, Loosey has the ultimate mix of showgirl sass and campy charisma. She’s a queen who has it all but needs a crown to cement her status.
Salina Estitt*es
6TH PLACE
Age: 31
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
MTV Bio: Salina Estitt*es is a brassy, sassy Latinx diva repping L.A., baby! A fiery self-described combo of chola street style and campy comedy, Salina is a take-no-prisoners performer. From the bar scene to television, film and commercial work, this saucy sister stays booked and busy! She’s got a mouth, big drag and big plans to win.
Marcia Marcia Marcia
7TH PLACE
Age: 25
Hometown: New York City, New York
MTV Bio: OMG, she’s the most popular girl in school and mom’s favorite! It’s Marcia Marcia Marcia! This NYC ingenue sings, dances and brings Broadway chops to the mainstage. Plus, she’s got much more than a hunch that she’s ready to go all the way.
Malaysia Babydoll Foxx
8TH PLACE
Age: 32
Hometown: Miami, Florida
MTV Bio: Believe it or not, the sensational and motivational Malaysia Babydoll Foxx is the first-ever Miami queen to grace the Drag Race mainstage! A professional makeup artist and hairstylist to the stars, this opinionated foxy mama is bringing veteran skills and thrills to the competition and is not afraid to show these younger queens what real drag looks like.
Spice
9TH PLACE
Age: 23
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
MTV Bio: Making herstory as one-half of Drag Race’s first-ever identical twin contestants, Spice has arrived with her TikTok superstar sister, Sugar! These living dolls may be new to performing, but they’re ready to double the fun and the drama this season. Take note: Spice is the edgier diva of the duo, and she’s ready to prove that she’s got plenty of flavor to stand on her own!
Jax
10TH PLACE
Age: 25
Hometown: Queens, New York
MTV Bio: Get ready for flips and twirls galore because Jax is here to get things jumping! The self-described Simone Biles of drag grew up doing gymnastics and competitive cheer, and she’s more than ready to go for the gold in the Olympics of drag. Originally from Connecticut, her style is a mix of banjee meets haute hip-hop honey.
Aura Mayari
11TH PLACE
Age: 30
Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee
MTV Bio: It’s time to get caught up in the electrifying aura of Aura Mayari! This high-kicking, high-energy Filipina goddess is known for slaying the stages in Nashville. And you better watch out because she brings a little sexy swagger to her drag.
Robin Fierce
12TH PLACE
Age: 26
Hometown: Hartford, Connecticut
MTV Bio: Make way for Connecticut’s grand diva, Robin Fierce! A mix of Beyoncé sass and Diahann Carroll class, this proudly bougie beauty is ready to shine her light for the world. She may sometimes have a chill vibe, but when she hits the stage, expect kicks and cartwheels for days!
Amethyst
13TH PLACE
Age: 27
Hometown: West Hartford, Connecticut
MTV Bio: A mix of pop princess and meme queen, Amethyst is here to make it crystal clear she’s pretty and witty — and she came to slay. Her kooky comedy has scored her millions of views on TikTok, and she wants to show the world why she’s the jewel in the crown of the Connecticut drag scene!
Sugar
14TH PLACE
Age: 23
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
MTV Bio: Hope you’ve got a sweet tooth because social media superstar Sugar has arrived! She and her TikTok twin sister Spice may come as a package deal, but when it comes to snatching the Drag Race crown, Sugar’s ready to taste victory all on her own. But how can you tell these twins apart? “It’s easy,” says Sugar. “I’m the prettier one.”
Princess Poppy
15TH PLACE
Age: 26
Hometown: San Francisco, California
MTV Bio: Straight out of a fairy tale by way of San Francisco, Princess Poppy brings both beauty and an eccentric edge to the competition. She sings, raps, acts and dances, and she serves it all up with a twisted sense of humor. She’s already a TikTok sensation, but this powerful young princess wants a new crown.
Irene Dubois
16TH PLACE
Age: 29
Hometown: Seattle, Washington
MTV Bio: Attention, Earthlings: The Alien Queen has landed! Outspoken and out of this world, Irene Dubois combines Texan glam with Seattle wit and grit. Plus, she’s Bosco’s drag sister, so expect eclectic, extravagant drag with a touch of high drama!
RuPaul Charles
As the producer and host of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” (and its various spin-offs), RuPaul has won a whopping 11 Emmy Awards as of 2022 and has cemented himself as a bonafide worldwide superstar. RuPaul is back as the host of Season 15 (this time airing on MTV) alongside returning judges Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley and Ross Mathews, plus new judge Ts Madison.
