Our Community Roots

Amaya Sexton is an entertainer from Dayton, Ohio.

Titles and Awards

Miss Masque 2018
(Masque – Dayton, Ohio)

Miss Southbend 2017
(Southbend Tavern – Columbus, Ohio)

Miss Gay Lexington 2017

2nd Alternate to Miss Tri-State All-Star 2017

Miss Northern Kentucky 2016

Miss Bar Complex 2015
(The Bar Complex – Lexington, Kentucky)

Miss Gay Ohio USofA 2015
Prelim to Miss Gay USofA
(Masque Night Club – Dayton, Ohio)

Miss Interbelt 2015
(Interbelt Nite Club – Akron, Ohio)

2nd Alternate to Miss Ohio Gay Pride 2014
Alexis O’Hara Pride in Presentation Award
(Axis Night Club – Columbus, Ohio)

Miss After Dark 2014
(After Dark Nightclub – Fort Wayne, Indiana)

Miss Bretz 2014
(Bretz – Toledo, Ohio)

1st Alternate to Miss Ohio Gay Pride 2013
Overall Talent, Creative Evening Wear and On Stage Question Category Winner
(Axis Night Club – Columbus, Ohio)

Miss Dayton Gay Pride 2012
Prelim to Miss Ohio Gay Pride

Miss Axis 2012
(Axis Night Club – Columbus, Ohio)

Miss Old Street 2011
(Old Street Saloon – Monroe, Ohio)

Kentucky All American Goddess 2010
Prelim to All American Goddess
(The Bar Complex – Lexington, Kentucky)

1st Alternate to Miss Gay Ohio USofA 2010
Prelim to Miss Gay USofA
(Axis Night Club – Columbus, Ohio)

Miss Gay Dayton USofA 2010
Prelim to Miss Gay Ohio USofA

Miss Platinum Gem City Newcomer 2009
(Club Aquarius – Dayton, Ohio)

Miss Rising Starr Newcomer 2009

Miss Dock Newcomer 2009
(Dock Complex – Cincinnati, Ohio)

Miss Strap on Your Pumps 2008

Natasha Styles is an entertainer from Toledo, Ohio.

Titles and Awards

1st Alternate to Miss Gay Mid Atlantic America 2009
Prelim to Miss Gay America

4th Alternate to Miss Gay Ohio America 2009
Overall Gown Winner
(Axis Night Club – Columbus, Ohio)
Prelim to Miss Gay America

Miss Gay Akron America 2009
Prelim to Miss Gay Ohio America

Miss R House 2008
R House – Toledo, Ohio

Miss Big Apple 2007

Miss Caesar’s 2006
Caesar’s Show Bar – Toledo, Ohio

Miss Gay Flag City USofA 2004
Prelim to Miss Gay Ohio USofA

Vivica Cartier Foxx is an entertainer out of Columbus, Ohio but once called Toledo, Ohio home.

Titles and Awards

Miss Glass Citi 2012

Miss R House 2010
(R House – Toledo, Ohio)

Tajma Stetson is an entertainer out of Kansas City, Missouri.

Titles and Awards

Miss Gay United States 2019

Top Ten at National Entertainer of the Year, F.I. 2013

Missouri Entertainer of the Year, F.I. 2013
Prelim to National Entertainer of the Year, F.I. 2013

1st Alternate to Miss Gay Missouri America 2011
Prelim to Miss Gay America

Miss Gay Metropolitan America 2011
Prelim to Miss Gay Missouri America

4th Alternate to Miss Gay America 2011
Overall Talent Category Winner
(Promo-West Lifestyle Auditorium – Columbus, Ohio)

1st Alternate to Miss Gay Missouri America 2010
Prelim to Miss Gay America
(Clarion Hotel & Grand Ballroom – Springfield, Missouri)

Miss Gay Kansas City America 2010
Prelim to Miss Gay Missouri America

Top Ten at Miss Gay America 2010

1st Alternate to Miss Gay Missouri America 2009
Prelim to Miss Gay America

Miss Gay Congeniality America 2009
Prelim to Miss Gay Missouri America

Sugar Vermonte is an entertainer out of Toledo, Ohio.

Titles and Awards

Miss R House 2007
(R House – Toledo, Ohio)

Gunner Scout is an entertainer out of Columbus, Ohio.

Titles and Awards

Mr. Gay United States 2019

2nd Alternate to Mr. Gay Midwest America 2019
Prelim to Mr. Gay America

Mr. King of Kings 2018

2nd Alternate to Mr. Gay United States 2018
Creative Formal Wear Category Award
Debonair Award

Mr. Gay Ohio United States 2018
Prelim to Mr. Gay United States

1st Alternate to Mr. Toolbox 2018
(Toolbox Saloon – Columbus, Ohio)

Mr. Ohio Stripper of the Year 2017

Mr. Columbus Stripper of the Year 2017
Prelim to Mr. Ohio Stripper of the Year

1st Alternate to Mr. Capital City Gay Pride 2017
Prelim to Mr. Ohio Gay Pride

Jill St. Clair was an entertainer out of Baltimore, Maryland and Washington, D.C. from 1979 through 1986. Retired from performances since 1986, Jill was part of a rich history during those years she was active.

As Miss Gay Maryland 1986, Jill appeared on Baltimore’s WJZ talk show “People are Talking” (This was 2 or 3 years after Oprah Winfrey had left the show to go to Chicago). Also in 1986, Jill appeared on the DC talk show “The Carol Randolph Show” and later that same night appeared on “Larry King Live” along with Beulah Lamont.

Titles and Awards

1st Alternate to Miss Gay DC 1986

Miss Gay Maryland America 1986
Prelim to Miss Gay America

1st Alternate to Miss Gay Maryland America 1985
Prelim to Miss Gay America

Miss Pier 1982
(Pier – Washington, District of Columbia)

Miss Hippo 1981
(The Hippo – Baltimore, Maryland)

Syimoan Diamond is an entertainer who has been featured in Toledo, Ohio.

Titles and Awards

Miss R House 2002
(R House – Toledo, Ohio)

Stacy Vaughn, who no longer performs, was an entertainer who was out of Toledo, Ohio.  

Titles and Awards

Miss R House 2000
(R House – Toledo, Ohio)

Black Starr is an entertainer out of Columbus, Ohio.

Titles and Awards

Mr. Youngstown Stripper of the Year 2019
Prelim to Mr. Ohio Stripper of the Year

Mr. Toledo Gay Pride 2015
Prelim to Mr. Ohio Gay Pride

Mr. Columbus All-Star 2014
Prelim to Mr. Ohio All-Star

Mr. Cleveland Gay Pride 2014
Prelim to Mr. Ohio Gay Pride

Ryder Nightly is an entertainer out of Dayton, Ohio.

Titles and Awards

Mr. Ohio Gay Pride King 2016

Miss Gay Maryland America is a prelim to Miss Gay America.

Miss Gay Maryland America Titleholders

Miss Gay Maryland America Titleholders

• 1985 – Staci Maxwell
• 1986 – Jill St. Clair
• 1987 – Champagne Douglas
• 1988 – Vickii Voxx ***
• 1989 – Jennifer Blake
• 1990 – Kelli St. James
• 1991 – Nya Bleu
• 1992 – Dana Harris
• 1993 – Joanna Blue
• 1994 – Linda Carrero
• 1995 – Sabrina White
• 1996 – Maya Montana
• 1997 – Lauren Mitchell
• 1998 – Alicia Stone
• 1999 – Sophia Carrero
• 2000 – Diamond
• 2001 – Truly Fabu
• 2002 – Ashley Bannks
• 2003 – Sierra Brooks
• 2004 – Ingenue
• 2005 – Brooke Lane
• 2006 – Andora Te’tee
• 2007 – Akasha Cassadine
• 2008 – Tatiyanna Voche’
• 2009 – Sue Nami
• 2010 – Onyx Revlon
• 2011 – Chi Chi Ray Colby
• 2012 – Stephanie Micheals
• 2013 – Araya Sparxx
• 2014 – Alondra Sancheez
• 2015 – Sasha Renee
• 2016 – Rebecca Blaqueout
• 2017 – Eva Couture
• 2018 – Nicole James

***In Loving Memory

Prelims to Miss Gay Maryland America

• Miss Gay Central Maryland America
• Miss Gay Charm City America
• Miss Gay Cumberland Valley America
• Miss Gay Glamour Girl America
• Miss Gay Northern Maryland America
• Miss Gay Western Elegance America

Kyra Banks was an entertainer out of St. Louis, Missouri but had also lived in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Kyra sadly passed away in July of 2019. Her untimely death at such a young age sent shock waves through the community as she was very well loved and respected. Many have referred to her sweet and kind soul that touched so many lives.

We salute the artistry that was Kyra Banks.

Titles and Awards

Miss Gay River City America 2017
Prelim to Miss Gay Missouri America

1st Alternate to Miss Gay St. Louis America 2015
Prelim to Miss Gay Missouri America

Miss Gay Oklahoma USofA Newcomer 2011
Prelim to Miss Gay USofA Newcomer

Daray Lorez is an entertainer from Dayton, Ohio. Daray started performing in 2005 and has performed all over the state since her debut.

Titles and Awards

1st Alternate to Miss Southbend 2018
On Stage Question and Talent Category Awards
(Southbend Tavern – Columbus, Ohio)

Miss Toolbox 2017
(Toolbox Saloon – Columbus, Ohio)

Miss MJ’s 2017
(MJ’s on Jefferson – Dayton, Ohio)

Miss Ohio Gay Pride 2016
(Axis Night Club – Columbus, Ohio)

Miss Gem City Gay Pride 2015
Prelim to Miss Ohio Gay Pride

Miss Diesel 2015
(Diesel Nightclub – Springfield, Ohio)

Tri-State All American Goddess at Large 2015
Prelim to All American Goddess at Large

Miss Texas Big & Beautiful 2014

1st Alternate to Miss Southbend 2014
Overall Talent Category Winner
(Southbend – Columbus, Ohio)

1st Alternate to Miss Unlimited 2013
Overall Solo Talent Category Winner
(Club Masque – Dayton, Ohio)

1st Alternate to Miss Unlimited 2012
Overall Talent Category Winner
(Club Masque – Dayton, Ohio)

Miss Masque 2012
(Club Masque – Dayton, Ohio)

Miss Gay Dayton 2011

Miss Gay Ohio USofA at Large 2011
Prelim to Miss Gay USofA at Large

2nd Alternate to Miss Gay Ohio America 2011
Prelim to Miss Gay America

Miss Aquarius 2010
(Club Aquarius – Dayton, Ohio)

Miss Old Street 2009
(Old Street Saloon – Monroe, Ohio)

2nd Alternate to Miss Gay Ohio America 2009
(Axis Night Club – Columbus, Ohio)
Prelim to Miss Gay America

1st Alternate to Miss Gay Metropolitan America 2009
Prelim to Miss Gay Ohio America

Miss Gay Dayton America 2008
Prelim to Miss Gay Ohio America

Miss Somewhere Else 2008
(Somewhere Else – Columbus, Ohio)

1st Alternate to Miss Aquarius 2007
(Club Aquarius – Dayton, Ohio)

Miss Cincinnati Gay Pride 2006
Prelim to Miss Ohio Gay Pride

Miss Miami Valley Gay Pride 2005
Prelim to Miss Ohio Gay Pride

Brock Bradly is an entertainer out of Columbus, Ohio.

Titles and Awards

Mr. Highball 2016
(Highball Tavern – Columbus, Ohio)

Mr. Ohio Gay Pride 2016

Mr. Cincinnati Gay Pride 2015
Prelim to Mr. Ohio Gay Pride

Chanel Hunter is an entertainer who has been featured throughout Michigan and the surrounding region.

Titles and Awards

1st Alternate to Miss Ohio Gay Pride 2016

Miss Toledo Gay Pride 2015
Prelim to Miss Ohio Gay Pride

Miss Michigan National at Large 2010
Prelim to Miss National at Large

Rex Matthews is an entertainer out of Columbus, Ohio but has also called Cincinnati, Ohio home.

Titles and Awards

Mr. Ohio Gay Pride 2015
(Axis Night Club – Columbus, Ohio)

Mr. Metropolitan Gay Pride 2014
Prelim to Mr. Ohio Gay Pride

Akasha O’Hara Lords is an entertainer out of Louisville, Kentucky but has also called Columbus, Ohio home. She has performed throughout the region at various venues.

Titles and Awards

Miss Ohio Gay Pride 2015
(Axis Night Club – Columbus, Ohio)

Miss Shooting Star Gay Pride 2014
Prelim to Miss Ohio Gay Pride
(Axis Night Club – Columbus, Ohio)

Miss Adonis 2012
(Adonis the Nightclub – Cincinnati, Ohio)

Miss Axis 2010
(Axis Night Club – Columbus, Ohio)

Miss Cocktails 2009

Miss Gay Ohio USofA at Large 2009
Prelim to Miss Gay USofA at Large
(Axis Night Club – Columbus, Ohio)

Miss All American Queen of Queens 2008

Miss Gay Ohio USofA 2008
Prelim to Miss Gay USofA

Miss Metropolitan Queen of Queens 2008
Prelim to Miss All American Queen of Queens

Miss Glamour City 2008

Miss Funky Skunk 2008
(Funky Skunk – Warren, Ohio)

Miss Gay Cleveland America 2006/2007
Prelim to Miss Gay Ohio America

Miss Junior Caesar’s 2005
Caesar’s Show Bar – Toledo, Ohio

Da’Quan Bre’Jee is an entertainer out of Dayton, Ohio.

Titles and Awards

Mr. Toledo Gay Pride 2014
Prelim to Mr. Ohio Gay Pride
(R-House – Toledo, Ohio)

Mr. Circle City 2011

R House is located at 5534 Secor Road in Toledo, Ohio.

R House: Pageants Held

Miss R House

Miss Gay Toledo Ohio

Miss Toledo Gay Pride – Mr. Toledo Gay Pride

R House: Entertainers Featured

Akasha O’Hara Lords – Amber Stone – April Evangelista – Ava Aurora Foxx – Black Starr – Brock Bradly – Chanel Hunter – Da’Quan Bre’Jee – Daray Lorez – Deja Dellataro – Empress Fontaine – Hershae Chocolatae – Kamelia Merlot – KiArra Cartier Fontaine – MaKayla Styles – Nadirah Desmond Vega – Natasha Styles – Rebecca Richards – Reianna Ali – Rex Matthews – Ryder Nightly – Stacy Vaughn – Sugar Vermonte – Syimoan Diamond – Sylvia Austin – Symphony Alexander-Love – Vivica Cartier Foxx

R House: Ad History

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