Makeup artistry is such a powerful tool, it’s equal parts escapism and a strong armour that equips me to be the best part of myself. I worked as a makeup artist for a few years and it taught me so many valuable skills to add to my drag arsenal. I take great pride in putting effort into the transformation process and the correct ways to apply products. Makeup is such an important tool for a drag artist – it can easily elevate your drag from basic to unique. From left: Art Simone via Instagram: and Etcetera Etcetera via Instagram : What does makeup artistry mean to you? Etcetera Etcetera We spoke to Etcetera Etcetera and Art Simone about the power of makeup, challenging preconceptions in the beauty industry and the top tips, tricks and product recs for a bullet-proof beat every time. The brand is focussed on driving boldness, colour and the freedom to allow everyone to create with inclusivity.” She says that the Backstage Beauty initiative is the perfect partnership for NYX, ensuring makeup “is accessible for all communities in Australia.” The duo have both been practising drag artists for 15 years and will be sharing their tips and tricks in regional towns as they tour their stage show AS SEEN ON TV!Īlexandra Shadbolt, Marketing Director for NYX Professional Makeup told PB: “At NYX Professional Makeup we stand for PROUD ARTISTRY FOR ALL. After achieving mainstream fame on Ru Paul’s Drag Race Down Under they have now partnered with NYX Professional Makeup to bring lessons to the outback. I was very motivated and wanted to make drag my full-time job.Etcetera Etcetera and Art Simone are legends of the Australian drag community. I answered their casting call in 2019, then went through the audition process. How did you become a contestant on Canada’s Drag Race? If you love drag, you will love the drag scene in Montréal. There are comedy queens, queens that dance a lot, there’s alternative drag and club kids. How would you characterize Montréal drag? I am very fortunate because my mom and stepdad are the most supportive parents, and they enjoy coming to my shows. When I first told them I wanted to do drag, I told them step-by-step: Oh, today I bought a wig, today I bought a dress, I bought my first pair of heels. What does your family think of your profession? Some people think I’m just a pretty queen, then are surprised when I dance and am funny as well in my mixes. My styles combines being fierce and being funny. How would you describe your style of drag? Kiara comes from The Lion King II because I’m a Leo and I love lions. I wanted to see what I could do with my face. I discovered drag queens on RuPaul’s Drag Race before I was old enough to go into bars! In real life it was at the Drag Superstars show at Montréal Pride when I was 17.īy watching RuPaul’s Drag Race and doing makeup in my bedroom. I love drag because it is a big melting pot of all my passions – cinema, music, makeup, fashion, and I love performing onstage. Kiara, who is 21, sat down for a candid Q&A to preview Canada’s Drag Race. Dimitri Nana-Côté – is a regular performer at Québec pop icon Mado Lamotte’s famed drag bar Cabaret Mado in Montréal, as well as at legendary drag performer Michel Dorion’s classic Bar Le Cocktail. The Canadian judges for Canada’s Drag Race are 11 th-season RuPaul’s Drag Race contestant Brooke Lynn Hytes, actor Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman and supermodel Stacey McKenzie, and guest judges include Michelle Visage, Deborah Cox and Mary Walsh.
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