In Loving Memory of Divine

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Divine

Divine

Divine was the illusion of Harris Glenn Milstead.  Born on October 19th, 1945 in Baltimore, Maryland, Divine would become a huge figure in the drag culture.  Though her life was short lived due to her passing at age 42 on March 7th, 1988, her over the top personality and presence etched a place for her in history.

Most well known for work with filmmaker John Waters, “Divine” became a character actor performing in several of Waters’ theatrical features.  Through this work, Divine also launched a music career with such hits as “You Think You’re a Man” and “I’m So Beautiful”.

We salute the artistry that was Divine!

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Porcelain

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Porcelain - Photo by Wigs and Grace

Porcelain – Photo by Wigs and Grace

Porcelain is an entertainer out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania but has also called San Francisco, California home.

Porcelain – Photo by Wigs and Grace
Porcelain – Photo by Wigs and Grace
Porcelain – Photo by Eric Magnussen Photography
Porcelain – Photo by Adam Ouahmane Photo & Design
Porcelain – Photo by Magnus Hastings
Porcelain – Photo by Jennifer Witek

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Jasmine Masters

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Jasmine Masters - Photo by Davide Laffe

Jasmine Masters – Photo by Davide Laffe

Jasmine Masters is an entertainer from Los Angeles, California.  She is known for her impersonations of Patti LaBelle. In 2015, Jasmine was featured on Season 7 of RuPaul’s Drag Race on the Logo Channel.

Titles and Awards

Miss Pacific Coast Continental 2013
Prelim to Miss Continental

Jasmine Masters – Photo by Davide Laffe
Jasmine Masters
Jasmine Masters
Jasmine Masters

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Shangela

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Shangela - Photo by Albert Sanchez and Pedro Zalba

Shangela – Photo by Albert Sanchez and Pedro Zalba

Shangela is an entertainer from Studio City, California.  Shangela was featured on Season 2 of RuPaul’s Drag Race that premiered on April 26, 2010 on the Logo Channel as well as Season 3 that premiered on January 24, 2011 on the same network.  She has since guest starred on such television shows as Glee, 2 Broke Girls, L.A. Hair, The Mentalist, Todlers & Tiaras, Dance Moms, and Detroit 1-8-7.

Titles and Awards

1st Alternate to National Entertainer of the Year, F.I. 2010
(Brown Theater – Louisville, Kentucky)

California Entertainer of the Year, F.I. 2010
Prelim to National Entertainer of the Year, F.I.

Shangela – Photo by Albert Sanchez and Pedro Zalba
Shangela
Shangela
Shangela
Shangela

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Willam Belli

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Willam Belli modeling Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics

Willam Belli modeling Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics

Willam Belli is an entertainer out of Los Angeles, California and was featured on Season 4 of RuPaul’s Drag Race that began airing on January 30th, 2012 on the Logo Channel.

Willam has made several television appearances including a reoccurring role on Nip/Tuck where he played Cherry Peck.

Willam Belli modeling Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics
Willam Belli modeling Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics
Willam Belli – Photo by Annie Tritt
Willam Belli

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Naomi Smalls

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Naomi Smalls - Photo by Adam Ouahmane

Naomi Smalls – Photo by Adam Ouahmane

Naomi Smalls is an entertainer out of Redlands, California and is featured on Season 8 of RuPaul’s Drag Race that premiered on March 7th 2016 on the Logo TV channel.

Naomi Smalls – Photo by Adam Ouahmane
Naomi Smalls – Photo by Scotty Kirby
Naomi Smalls – Photo by Adam Ouahmane
Naomi Smalls – Photo by Adam Ouahmane
Naomi Smalls – Photo by Martin Zee
Naomi Smalls – Photo by Adam Ouahmane
Naomi Smalls

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Katya

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Katya - Photo by Adam Ouahmane

Katya – Photo by Adam Ouahmane

Katya Zamolodchikova, who is often just called Katya, is an entertainer out of Los Angeles, California but has also called Boston, Massachusetts home.

Katya was featured on Season 7 of RuPaul’s Drag Race that premiered on March 2, 2015 on the Logo Channel.  She was also featured on RuPaul’s All Stars Drag Race 2 that premiered on June 17, 2016.

Katya – Photo by Adam Ouahmane
Katya
Katya
Katya

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Xavier Valentino

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Xavier Valentino

Xavier Valentino

Xavier Valentino is an entertainer originally from St. Louis, Missouri and currently resides in West Hollywood, California.

Titles and Awards

3rd Alternate to Miss Gay USofA 2015

Mr. Gay California USofA 2015
Prelim to Mr. Gay USofA

1st Alternate to Mr. Gay USofA 2014

Mr. Gay Southern States USofA 2014
Prelim to Mr. Gay USofA

National Mr. Entertainer of the Year 2009

Mr. Missouri Entertainer of the Year 2009
Prelim to National Mr. Entertainer of the Year

Mr. Missouri State 2007

Xavier Valentino
Xavier Valentino

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Alina Malletti Galore

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Alina Malletti Galore - Photo by Scotty Kirby

Alina Malletti Galore – Photo by Scotty Kirby

Alina Malletti Galore is an entertainer out of San Jose, California.

Titles and Awards

Universal Show Queen 2018

1st Alternate to Miss Gay California USofA Classic 2017
Prelim to Miss Gay USofA Classic

Top 12 at Miss Gay USofA Classic 2015

Miss Gay Gulf Coast USofA Classic 2015
Prelim to Miss Gay USofA Classic
(Paulie’s – New Orleans, Louisiana)

1st Alternate to Miss Gay Sin City USofA 2009
Regional Prelim to Miss Gay USofA
(Overall Interview Winner)

Miss Gay Western States America 2007
Prelim to Miss Gay America

1st Alternate to Miss Gay Western States America 2006
Prelim to Miss Gay America

Miss Gay Southern Elegance America 2005
Prelim to Miss Gay America

1st Alternate to Miss Gay America 2005

1st Alternate to Miss Gay Florida America 2004
Prelim to Miss Gay America

Miss Gay Central States America 2001
Prelim to Miss Gay America

Alina Malletti Galore – Photo by Scotty Kirby
Alina Malletti Galore – Photo by Scotty Kirby
Alina Malletti Galore – Photo by Megan Pixel
Alina Malletti Galore
Alina Malletti Galore
Alina Malletti Galore

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Shae Shae LaReese

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Shae Shae LaReese – Photo by Kristofer Reynolds

Shae Shae LaReese is an entertainer out of Laguna Niguel, California.  She is nationally known entertainer who is recognized for high energy dancing.

Titles and Awards

Miss Gay United States 2017
Evening Gown Category Award

Miss Gay California United States 2017
Prelim to Miss Gay United States

Miss Scorpio 2017
(Scorpio Lounge – Charlotte, North Carolina)

Miss Stonewall 2016
(Stonewall Club – Huntington, West Virginia)

2nd Alternate to All American Goddess 2016
Tied for Creative Costume Category Award

Gulf States All American Goddess 2016
Prelim to All American Goddess

Miss Diosa 2016
Latin Goddess

Miss Addicted to Glamour 2015

Miss Platinum Dreams 2015

Miss Glamorous 2014

Miss Gay USofA 2013

Miss Gay South Central States USofA 2013
Prelim to Miss Gay USofA

Miss Platinum Gem City 2013

Miss Essence International Classic 2013

2nd Alternate to National Entertainer of the Year, F.I. 2012

Miss Warehouse 29 2012
(Warehouse 29 – Greensboro, North Carolina)

Texas All American Goddess 2011
Prelim to All American Goddess

Miss Gay USofA Classic 2008

Miss Tri-State All-Star 1999

Miss Gay Florida America 1996
Prelim to Miss Gay America

Miss Gay Orlando 1993

Shae Shae is also a former Miss Parliament House (Orlando, Florida).

Shae Shae LaReese
Shae Shae LaReese – Photo by Kristofer Reynolds
Shae Shae LaReese
Shae Shae LaReese – Photo by Kristofer Reynolds
Shae Shae LaReese – Photo by Kristofer Reynolds
Shae Shae LaReese – Photo by Kristofer Reynolds
Shae Shae LaReese – Photo by Tios Photography
Shae Shae LaReese – Photo by Tios Photography – tiosphotography.com
Shae Shae LaReese
Shae Shae LaReese
Shae Shae LaReese – Photo by Tios Photography – tiosphotography.com
Shae Shae LaReese
Shae Shae LaReese – Photo by Tios Photography
Shae Shae LaReese

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Victoria Parker

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Victoria “Porkchop” Parker

Victoria Parker is an entertainer currently residing in Los Angeles, California.  She has also lived and performed in Raleigh, North Carolina.  She has been a part of the show cast at bars like Legends in Raleigh, NC; The Connection in Louisville, KY; and The Chute in Nashville, TN.

Victoria has appeared on “Life’s a Drag”, “My Life is a Sitcom”, “Extra” and was cast in “RuPaul’s Drag Race” which premiered in February of 2009.

Having captured almost 100 titles over the years, Victoria has performed all over the country in over 35 states.   Victoria is truly an entertainer and is loved by her many fans.

Titles and Awards

Miss’d America 2014

1st Alternate to Miss’d America 2012

Miss Tri-State All-Star 2012

3rd Alternate to Miss Gay USofA at Large 2010

2nd Alternate to Miss Gay USofA at Large 2009

Miss Gay Indiana USofA at Large 2009
Prelim to Miss Gay USofA at Large
Overall Presentation and Interview Winner – Tied for Evening Gown
(Talbott Street – Indianapolis, Indiana)

Miss Gay North Carolina America 2008
Prelim to Miss Gay America

Top 10 at Miss Gay America 2008

2nd Alternate to Miss Gay USofA at Large 2007

Miss Gay D.C. America 2007
Regional Prelim to Miss Gay America 2008

Top Ten at Miss Gay America 2007

2007 Ramona LeGer’ Evening Gown Award
Miss Gay America 2007

Miss Gay Mid America 2006
Regional Prelim to Miss Gay America 2007

2nd Alternate to Miss Gay America 2006

Miss Gay Tennessee America 2005
Prelim to Miss Gay America 2006

Miss International Plus 2005
(Overall Evening Gown, Talent and Personal Interview Winner)

Miss Continental Plus 2003

Miss Missouri Continental Plus 2003
Prelim to Miss Continental Plus

Miss Global International Diva 2002

1st Alternate to Miss Gay USofA at Large 2001

2nd Alternate to Miss Gay USofA at Large 2000

4th Alternate to Miss Gay USofA at Large 1999

Miss Big & Beautiful 1998

Miss Club Odyssey 1998
(Club Odyssey – Winston Salem, North Carolina)

Miss Gay North Carolina USofA at Large 1996
Prelim to Miss Gay USofA at Large

1st Alternate to Miss Gay North Carolina USofA 1996
Prelim to Miss Gay USofA

Miss Virginia Continental Plus 1995
Prelim to Miss Continental Plus

2nd Alternate to Miss Gay USofA at Large 1995

Miss Gay Florida USofA at Large 1995
Prelim to Miss Gay USofA at Large

Miss North Carolina National 1995

4th Alternate to Miss Gay USofA at Large 1994

Miss Gay Ohio USofA at Large 1994
Prelim to Miss Gay USofA at Large

4th Alternate to Miss Gay USofA at Large 1992

Miss Gay North Carolina USofA at Large 1992
Prelim to Miss Gay USofA at Large

2nd Alternate to Miss Gay USofA at Large 1990

Miss North Carolina FFI

Miss Legends

Victoria “Porkchop” Parker
Victoria Parker
Victoria Parker
Victoria Parker
Victoria Parker
Victoria Parker
Victoria Parker
Victoria Parker
Victoria Parker

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California Pageant Systems and Regional Pageants

Chad Michaels

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Chad Michaels

Chad Michaels

Chad Michaels is an entertainer from Southern California.  Chad was featured on Season 4 of RuPaul’s Drag Race that premiered on January 30, 2012 on the Logo Channel.  Chad went on to win the first ever season of RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars that premiered on October 22, 2012 on the same network.

Well known in the industry as a leading Cher impersonator, Chad has worked the likes of Bruce Roberts, Cher, Christina Aguilera, Cyndi Lauper, David Foster, Elton John, Gene Simmons and RuPaul.

Titles and Awards

1st Alternate to California Entertainer of the Year, F.I. 2010
Prelim to National Entertainer of the Year, F.I.

Chad Michaels
Chad Michaels as Joan Crawford
Chad Michaels

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