Meet the Queens Competing in the Inaugural Season of CANADA'S DRAG RACE: ALL STARS

World of Wonder has revealed the drag superstars vying for another chance to snatch the crown in the all-new series “Canada’s Drag Race: All Stars”, premiering Thursday, July 9 at 9 p.m. ET.

The six-episode, one-hour spin-off welcomes back nine queens who are competing for the first-ever title of “Canada’s Ultimate All-Star,” and a cash prize of $100,000. “Canada’s Drag Race” features the first all-drag judging panel in “Drag Race” her-story, with Brooke Lynn Hytes presiding as host and judge alongside judges Priyanka and Jimbo.

The nine queens competing for the title of “Canada’s Ultimate All-Star” are Aurora Matrix, Jackie Cox, Jada Shada Hudson, Juice Boxx, Makayla Couture, Nearah Nuff, Pythia, Sami Landri, and Tiffany Ann Co. Learn more about them below!

In association with Crave, “Canada’s Drag Race: All Stars” is produced by Blue Ant Studios with World of Wonder. Executive Producers for Blue Ant Studios are Matthew Hornburg, Mark Bishop, Donna Luke, and Laura Michalchyshyn. Trevor Boris is Executive Producer/Showrunner, Shivani Srivastava is Supervising Producer.

Executive Producers for World of Wonder are Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell, and RuPaul Charles. For Bell Media, Justin Stockman is Executive Producer and Vice President, Global Content. Senior Production Executive is Danielle Pearson. Sarah Fowlie is Head of Production, Original Programming. Carlyn Klebuc is General Manager, Original Programming.

New episodes of “Canada’s Drag Race: All Stars” stream Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET on WOW Presents Plus in the U.S. and in 190 territories worldwide.

Canada’s Drag Race: All Stars” Season 1 Queens

Aurora Matrix

Age: 25 
Hometown: Toronto, ON 
Previous Season(s): “Canada’s Drag Race” Season 4

A runner-up and fan favourite from Season 4 of “Canada’s Drag Race”, Aurora Matrix is known for her dynamic performances and commanding stage presence. A leading figure in Toronto’s drag scene, Aurora co-hosts the award-winning podcast “The Powder Room” alongside Perla from Season 5 and Season 6 winner Van Goth. Aurora blends her drag artistry with her Chinese heritage while advocating as a role model for Queer Asian youth.

Jackie Cox

Age: 40
Hometown: New York City, NY
Previous Season(s): “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 12

Canadian drag performer Jackie Cox, born in Halifax and of Iranian heritage, was a semi-finalist on “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and became one of the first queens on THE FRANCHISE to wear a Muslim-inspired runway look. A staple of the New York City drag scene for more than 15 years, Jackie tours internationally and performs globally, including on cruise ships. Beyond drag, Jackie has appeared in “Days Of Our Lives", the Oscar-nominated film “Song Sung Blue”, “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy”, and multiple off-Broadway productions.

Jada Shada Hudson

Age: 41
Hometown: Toronto, ON
Previous Season(s): “Canada’s Drag Race” Season 3

Coined Toronto’s “Turn Up Queen,” Jada is a seasoned pro who has been entertaining audiences for 15 years. Her electric and hype performance skills and her one-of-a-kind superstar personality has made the world fall in love with her. As runner-up in Season 3 of “Canada’s Drag Race”, Jada is tough competition whether on the runway, national stage, or hosting one of her famous club appearances.

Juice Boxx

Age: 37 
Hometown: Port Hope, ON
Previous Season(s): “Canada’s Drag Race” Season 1

Juice Boxx was part of the inaugural season of “Canada’s Drag Race” and has since become an icon in her own right. She is a four-time Canadian Podcast Award winner for her pod “It’s Dangerous to Go Alone” where she discusses video games, friendship, and the intersection of both. Juice Boxx is also a fitness trainer, avid gamer, and was a featured streamer at TwitchCon 2024.

Makayla Couture

Age: 23
Hometown: Toronto, ON
Previous Season(s): “Canada’s Drag Race” Season 5

Makayla Couture is a rising drag performer known for touring and performing across the drag scene, with appearances on Seasons 2 and 5 of “Canada’s Drag Race”. She joined the franchise’s makeover challenge on Season 2, where she met her eventual drag mother, Icesis Couture. Proudly representing both the Trans and Black communities, Makayla combines her musical theatre and ballroom training to deliver powerful, choreography-driven performances.

Nearah Nuff

Age: 25
Hometown: Calgary, AB
Previous Season(s): “Canada’s Drag Race” Season 4

Nearah Nuff is a knockout performer who has graced stages all over North America. With a background in competitive dance, she is known as a lip-sync assassin on “Canada’s Drag Race”, becoming the winner of the first-ever Lip Sync Slayoff in “Drag Race” her-story. A proud Albertan, Nearah is also part of the renowned Nuff family from Calgary, who have dominated the local scene for many years.

Pythia

Age: 31
Hometown: Montréal, QC
Previous Season(s): “Canada’s Drag Race” Season 2

A Montréal-based drag performer originally from Greece, Pythia rose to prominence on Season 2 of “Canada’s Drag Race” and “RuPaul’s Drag Race: Global All Stars”. With a background in theatre set, costume, and makeup design, as well as photography and graphic arts, Pythia brings a multidisciplinary approach to drag. Known for blending fashion, history, pop culture, and storytelling, Pythia creates visually imaginative performances that captivate audiences worldwide.

Sami Landri

Age: 27
Hometown: Moncton, NB
Previous Season(s): “Canada’s Drag Race” Season 6

Fresh off “Canada’s Drag Race” Season 6, finalist Sami Landri returns to the MAIN STAGE to take another shot at the crown. A fan favourite for her campy and slightly unhinged drag sensibility, Sami is a proud Acadian who feels strongly about bringing drag to smaller towns in Canada. Sami has toured globally and appeared on TV series “One Night Out with Alan Cumming” and “Drag D’La Tête Aux Pieds”.

Tiffany Ann Co.

Age: 34
Hometown: Vancouver, BC
Previous Season(s): “Canada’s Drag Race” Season 5

Tiffany Ann Co. is a high-energy performance queen celebrated for her dance-driven numbers, glamour, and fashion-forward style. With lifelong dance training and performances across Canada, she is known for bringing “Super Bowl Halftime Show” energy to every stage. A proud second-generation Vietnamese immigrant living with vitiligo, Tiffany uses drag to celebrate her heritage, and challenge conventional beauty standards.