Our Community Roots

Rebecca Richards is an entertainer from Northern Ohio.

Ava Aurora Foxx is an entertainer out of Columbus, Ohio but once called Toledo, Ohio home.

In 2017, Ava competed and won the title of Miss Gay Ohio enabling her to carry out her platform to raise money and awareness for the Autism Society of Ohio.  Her final benefit, as Miss Gay Ohio, held in March of 2018 helped contribute more than $5,000 that she was able to help raise for the organization throughout the year.

Titles and Awards

Miss Gay Metropolitan America 2019
Prelim to Miss Gay Ohio America

Miss Gay Columbus America 2018
Prelim to Miss Gay Ohio America

Miss Gay Ohio 2017
Overall Presentation and Platform Winner and Tied for Interview

Miss Gay Columbus Ohio 2017
Prelim to Miss Gay Ohio

3rd Alternate to Miss Ohio Gay Pride 2016

Miss Glass City Gay Pride 2015
Prelim to Miss Ohio Gay Pride
(Legends – Toledo, Ohio)

Miss R House 2013
(R House – Toledo, Ohio)

Kamelia Merlot is an entertainer out of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Titles and Awards

Miss After Dark 2013
(After Dark Nightclub – Fort Wayne, Indiana)

Miss Fort Wayne Pride 2004

Empress Fontaine is an entertainer from Toledo, Ohio.

Titles and Awards

Miss R House 2009
(R House – Toledo, Ohio)

Akron

• Inferno Nightclub & Bar – 1348 S. Arlington St. *closed*
• Interbelt Nite Club – 70 N. Howard St.
• Tear-EZ – 360 S. Main St.

Canton

• Crew Nightclub – 304 Cherry Ave. NE

Cincinnati

• Dock, The – 603 W. Pete Rose Way *closed*
• Main Event – 835 Main St.
• Pipeline, The – 241 W. Court St. *closed*
• Shooters – 927 Race St. *closed*

Cleveland

• Cocktails – 9208 Detroit Ave.
• Twist Social Club – 11633 Clifton Blvd.

Columbus

• A.W.O.L. – 49 Parsons Ave.
• Axis Nightclub – 775 N. High St.
• Back Door, The – 1662 W. Mound St. *closed*
• Blazers Pub – 1205 N. High St. *closed*
• Blondie’s Bar & Patio – 2507 Summit St. *closed*
• Boscoe’s – 1224 S. High St.
• Bossy Grrl’s Pin Up Joint – 2598 N. High St.
• Bow Wow, The – 1602 S. 4th St. *closed*
• Cavan Irish Pub – 1409 S. High St.
• Club 20 – 20 E. Duncan St.
• Club Diversity – 863 S. High St.
• Eagle, The – 232 N. 3rd St. *closed*
• East Village – 630 N. High St. *closed*
• Exile – 893 N. 4th St. *closed*
• Fuel Bar – 1312 S. High St. *closed*
• Havana Video Lounge – 862 N. High St. *closed*
• Highball, The – 1071 Parsons Ave.
• Inn Rehab Bar and Grill – 627 Greenlawn Ave. *closed*
• Level Dining Lounge – 700 N. High St. *closed*
• O’Connors Club 20 – 20 E. Duncan St.
• Plugged Nickel, The – 250 N. 3rd St. *closed*
• Q Bar & Nightclub – 205 N. 5th St. *closed*
• Rudely Elegant – 1005 W. Broad St. *closed*
• Score Bar – 145 N. 5th St. *closed*
• Slammers – 202 E. Long St.
• Southbend Tavern – 126 E. Moler St.
• Toolbox Saloon, The – 744 Frebis Ave.
• Trafik Bar and Nightclub – 205 N. 5th St. *closed*
• Tremont Lounge – 708 S. High St.
• Trism – 1636 N. High St.
• Union Cafe – 782 N. High St.
• Union Station Video Cafe – 630 N. High St. *closed*
• Wall Street Night Club – 144 N. Wall St. *closed*

Dayton

• Celebrity Show & Dance Club – 850 N. Main St. *closed*
• Club Evolution – 130 N. Patterson Blvd.
• Jessie’s Celebrity – Location needs researched. *closed*
• Masque – 34 N. Jefferson St.
• MJ’s Cafe – 119 E. 3rd St. *closed*
• MJ’s on Jefferson – 20 N. Jefferson St.

Lima

• Somewhere – 804 W. North St.

Miamisburg

• Celebrity Club – 507 Miamisburg Centerville Rd. *closed*

Toledo

• Blush – 117 N. Erie St. *closed*
• R House – 5534 Secor Rd.

Warren

• Funky Skunk Nite Club – 143 E. Market St.

Amanda Sue Punchfuk is an entertainer out of Columbus, Ohio but has also called Dayton, Ohio home.  She is known for her production shows and has often been called a young Rhoda Horse for her comedic style and dance techniques.

In 2012, Amanda became a new member of  The Rubi Girls which raises money for AIDS and gay related causes.  As of 2012, the group has helped raise over $150,000 for charities and has been honored by the city of Dayton with its honorable Community Service Award.

Titles and Awards

National Miss Comedy Queen 2017

Miss Midwest Comedy Queen 2017
Prelim to National Miss Comedy Queen

Miss Gay Ohio America 2015
Overall Solo Talent Category Winner
Prelim to Miss Gay America

Miss Gay Cincinnati America 2015
Prelim to Miss Gay Ohio America

Miss Blush 2013
(Blush Showbar – Toledo, Ohio)

3rd Alternate to Miss Gay Ohio America
Prelim to Miss Gay America

Miss Gay Gem City America 2013
Prelim to Miss Gay Ohio America

Miss Blush was a bar pageant for Blush in Toledo, Ohio.

Miss Blush Titleholders

Miss Blush Titleholders

• 2012 – National Holiday
• 2013 – Amanda Sue Punchfuk

Michael Cole is an entertainer out of Detroit, Michigan known for his impersonations of Michael Jackson.

Titles and Awards

King of Illusions 2011

Makayla Styles is an entertainer from Toledo, Ohio.

Titles and Awards

Miss Gay Toledo Ohio 2015
Prelim to Miss Gay Ohio

Miss R House 2014
(R House – Toledo, Ohio)

Miss Gay Ohio USofA 2010
Overall Interview Category Winner
Prelim to Miss Gay USofA

Miss Crowbar 2010
(Crowbar – Sandusky, Ohio)

Miss Glass Citi 2010

Detroit

• Birdcage, The – 6640 East 8 Mile Rd. *closed*
• Gigi’s – 16920 W. Warren Ave.
• Rainbow Room, The – 6640 East 8 Mile Rd. *closed*

Inkster

• Stiletto’s – 1641 Middlebelt Road *closed*

Port Huron

• Seekers Showbar – 3301 24th St. *closed*

Dante Gabbana is an entertainer out of Detroit, Michigan. 

Miss Stiletto’s Queen of Queens was a bar pageant held at Stiletto’s in Inkster, Michigan.

Miss Stiletto’s Queen of Queens Titleholders

Miss Stiletto’s Queen of Queens Titleholders

• 2006 – Hershae Chocolatae
• 2009 – Cheetah Jameson
• 2010 – Christina Cruz

Bella Rose is an entertainer from Dearborn, Michigan.

Titles and Awards

Miss Gigi’s 2017
(Gigi’s Cabaret – Detroit, Michigan)

1st Alternate to Miss Stiletto’s Queen of Queens 2012
(Stiletto’s – Inkster, Michigan)

Miss Amateur Gigi’s 2009
(Gigi’s Cabaret – Detroit, Michigan)

“Hershae Chocolatae is a truly high energy performer known for her unique dancing abilities. She performs flips, splits and does mind boggling spins. She was likened to a whirling Tornado by Quasi in Cincinnati.” –Jim Burrington (hubby/promoter)

Making 99% of her costumes herself, it is evident to see she is an excellent seamstress. She has quite a few characters in her repetoire such as: RuPaul (a stunning likeness), Mary J., Lil Kim, Donna Summer, Diana Ross, Patti Labelle & others.

Her range of music is all over the place. She can perform some of the hip hop rap stuff, some dance, ballads, and even some dixie chicks. She is very good at drawing the audience into her performances by focusing on them and using her mannerisms and facial expressions. She is also great on the mic as she has hosted shows regularly for many years.

Hershae has been named “the Best Out of State Performer” by the Performing Artists of Detroit and also was named the “Best Dancer” by Stiletto’s Lounge in Inkster, MI (just outside Detroit).

In 2011, Hershae was featured in Season 6 of America’s Got Talent where she won over judges Howie Mandel and Sharon Osbourne. Hershae performs all over but has deep roots in Indiana, Michigan and Ohio.

Titles and Awards

Miss Legends 2015 (Emeritus)
(Legends Showclub – Toledo, Ohio)

1st Alternate to Miss Gay Black Ohio 2013

Miss Michigan Continental 2010
Prelim to Miss Continental

Miss Michigan Drag Queen of the Year 2010

Miss Glass Citi 2009

Michigan Grand Diva 2007

Top Ten at National Entertainer of the Year, F.I. 2007

Great Lakes Entertainer of the Year, F.I. 2007
Prelim to National Entertainer of the Year, F.I.

Miss International Pride 2006

Miss Stiletto’s Queen of Queens 2006
(Stiletto’s – Inkster, Michigan)

Miss Rainbow Room 2006
(Rainbow Room – Detroit, Michigan)

Miss PowerDiva 2005

Miss Cleveland International 2005
Prelim to Miss Ohio International

International Ambassador 2005

Miss Toledo Gay Pride 2005
Prelim to Miss Ohio Gay Pride

Miss Deco 2005

Stiletto’s Entertainer of the Year 2005
(Stiletto’s – Inkster, Michigan)

Winner Performing Artists of Detroits
Danee’ Russo Best Out of State
Performer 2003 & 2004

Miss Cleveland Gay Pride 2004
Prelim to Miss Ohio Gay Pride

Miss R House 2003
(R House – Toledo, Ohio)

Miss Stiletto’s 2002
(Stiletto’s – Inkster, Michigan)

Miss Club X 2000

Cheetah Jameson is an entertainer out of Lansing, Michigan.

Titles and Awards

Miss Michigan FFI 2009

Miss Stiletto’s Queen of Queens 2009
(Stiletto’s – Inkster, Michigan)

Miss Amateur Club Spiral 2007
(Club Spiral – Lansing, Michigan)
Overall Presentation and Talent Category Winner

Stiletto’s, now closed, was located at 1641 Middlebelt Road in Inkster, Michigan.

Stiletto’s: Pageants Held

Miss Stiletto’s Queen of Queens

Stiletto’s: Entertainers Featured

Bella Rose – Cheetah Jameson – Christina Cruz – Dante Gabbana – Deja Van Cartier – Diamonique Marcus – Hershae Chocolatae – Izaya Cole – Kellyta – MaKayla Styles – Michael Cole – Natalie Cole

Stiletto’s: Ad History

2010 – January – February – March – April – May – June – July – August – September – October – November – December

2011 – January – February – March – April – May – June – July – August – September – October – November – December

2012 – January – February – March – April – May – June – July – August – September – October – November – December

2013 – January – February – March – April – May – June – July – August – September – October – November – December

2014 – January – February – March – April – May – June – July – August – September – October – November – December

Miss Rainbow Room was a bar pageant for the Rainbow Room out of Detroit, Michigan. 

Miss Rainbow Room Titleholders

Miss Rainbow Room Titleholders

• 2001 – Allison Knight
• 2004 – KiArra Cartier Fontaine ***
• 2006 – Hershae Chocolatae
• 2009 – Sydney Charles

Unconfirmed Years (Needs Researched)

• Natalie Cole

*** In Loving Memory

Titles and Awards

Mis. Ter Amateur Rainbow Room 2009
(The Rainbow Room – Detroit, Michigan)

*Note: This photo was take from a show ad. We are currently seeking additional photographs of this entertainer.

Mis. Ter Rainbow Room was a bar pageant for the Rainbow Room in Detroit, Michigan.

Mis. Ter Rainbow Room Titleholders

Mis. Ter Rainbow Room Titleholders

• 2009 – Michael Christian
• 2010 – Spacee Kadett

Michael Christian is an entertainer from the Detroit, Michigan.

Titles and Awards

1st Alternate to National Entertainer of the Year King 2013

Mis. Ter Rainbow Room 2009