Geneva Karr (born 1992/1993)[1] is a Mexican drag performer based in the United States (under DACA)[2] who competed on season 16 of RuPaul's Drag Race.
Geneva Karr | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Geneva Karr at RuPaul's DragCon LA, 2024 | |
| Born | 1992 or 1993 (age 30–31) |
| Occupation | Drag queen |
| Television | RuPaul's Drag Race (season 16) |
Early life
editGeneva Karr was born in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas.[3] She immigrated to the United States when she was 7 with her parents and brother. Her and fellow season 16 queen Xunami Muse, who's originally from Panama, are DACA kids.[4] Karr started doing drag in Brownsville and other neighboring cities and towns like McAllen, Texas, and Weslaco, Texas. She also worked in Houston, Texas[5]
Career
editGeneva Karr is a drag performer who competed on season 16 of RuPaul's Drag Race. She is the first Mexico-born contestant on the show,[3] as well as the first to represent the Rio Grande Valley.[6][7]
Personal life
editGeneva Karr is based in Brownsville, Texas.[8]
Filmography
edit- RuPaul's Drag Race (season 16)
- RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked
- Whatcha Packin' (2024)
- Hey Qween! (2024)
References
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- ^ "'RuPaul's Drag Race' Unveils Season 16 Queens". 6 December 2023.
- ^ Mier, Tomás (2024-01-26). "These Two Queens Are Making History as the First DACA Recipients to Compete on 'Drag Race'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2024-08-24.
- ^ a b Herrera, Ivan (2023-12-07). "South Texas Pride: Brownsville native cast on season 16 of RuPaul's Drag Race". KSAT. Archived from the original on 2024-01-13. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ^ Mier, Tomás (January 26, 2024). "These Two Queens Are Making History as the First DACA Recipients to Compete on 'Drag Race'". Rolling Stone.
- ^ "'Drag Race' queen Geneva Karr reps Mexico, Brownsville & DACA Dreamers". 19 January 2024.
- ^ "Brownsville drag queen joins 'RuPaul's Drag Race' cast". MyRGV.com. 2023-12-15. Archived from the original on 2024-01-13. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ^ Vela, Jorge A. (2023-12-10). "Border area drag queen to be first on MTV's 'RuPaul's Drag Race'". Laredo Morning Times. Archived from the original on 2024-01-13. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ^ Guerra, Joey. "'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 16 will include a Texas queen born in Mexico — and a dramatic new twist". Houston Chronicle. Archived from the original on 2024-01-13. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
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