Mariah Paris Balenciaga is an entertainer based out of Atlanta, Georgia and was featured on Season 3 of RuPaul’s Drag Race that premiered on January 24, 2011 on the Logo Channel.
Sasha Leigh Chambers is an entertainer out of Columbus, Ohio but has lived throughout the country including Richmond, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Memphis, Tennessee and Atlanta, Georgia.
Titles and Awards
1st Alternate to Miss Gay Midwest America 2018
Prelim to Miss Gay America
Alternate to Miss Heart of America Continental Plus 2018
Prelim to Miss Continental Plus
1st Alternate to Miss Gay Tennessee America 2017
Prelim to Miss Gay America
1st Alternate to Miss Gay Tennessee America 2016
Prelim to Miss Gay America
Miss Gay Southern Elegance America 2015
Overall Solo Talent, Evening Gown and Talent Category Winner
Prelim to Miss Gay America
(Pink Bar & Nightclub – Monroe, Louisiana)
Top 10 at Miss Gay America 2015
Miss Gay Mid America 2014
Prelim to Miss Gay America
1st Alternate to Miss Gay Mid America 2013
Prelim to Miss Gay America
1st Alternate to Miss Gay Southern Elegance America 2012
Prelim to Miss Gay America
Top 10 at Miss Gay America 2011
(Promo-West Lifestyle Auditorium – Columbus, Ohio)
Miss Gay Heart of America 2010
Prelim to Miss Gay America
1st Alternate to Miss Gay Heart of America 2009
Prelim to Miss Gay America
1st Alternate to Miss Gay Mid America 2008
Prelim to Miss Gay America
1st Alternate to Miss Gay North Carolina America 2006
Prelim to Miss Gay America
Miss Scorpio 2005
(Scorpio Lounge – Charlotte, North Carolina)
Miss Gay Charlotte America 2003
Prelim to Miss Gay North Carolina America
Jaylen Bonet – Photo by Tone Roc Photography
Jaylen Bonet is an entertainer out of Atlanta, Georgia.
Titles and Awards
Mr. Wessland Grand Emperor 2018
Chelsea Pearl
Chelsea Pearl is an entertainer living in the Lexington, Kentucky area but she has traveled all over the country performing at various venues.
Titles and Awards
Miss Kentucky Large and Lovely 2016
Prelim to Miss Large and Lovely
2nd Alternate to All American Goddess 2009
(Final Night Talent Winner)
Bluegrass All American Goddess 2009
Prelim to All American Goddess
Miss Shining Star Continental Plus 2008
Prelim to Miss Continental Plus
Miss Masque 2008
Club Masque – Dayton, Ohio
Miss Gay Georgia USofA Classic 2006
Prelim to Miss Gay USofA Classic
Miss Gay Ohio USofA Classic 2005
Prelim to Miss Gay USofA Classic
Miss Gay Kansas USofA at Large 1994
Prelim to Miss Gay USofA at Large
Amailia Black
Amailia Black is an entertainer currently living in Chicago, Illinois but has also lived and performed in Atlanta, Georgia and Columbus, Ohio.
Titles and Awards
Top 12 at Miss Continental Plus 2016
Miss Dream Girl Continental Plus 2016
Prelim to Miss Continental Plus
Miss Atlanta Devine Continental Plus 2009
Prelim to Miss Continental Plus
Miss Adonis 2009
(Adonis Night Club – Cincinnati, Ohio)
Miss Southbend 2010
(Southbend Tavern – Columbus, Ohio)
Miss Axis 2009
(Axis Night Club – Columbus, Ohio)
Miss Black National 2008
Miss Virginia Icon Continental Plus 2007
Prelim to Miss Continental Plus
Miss Universo Latina USA Plus 2006
Miss Global International Diva 2005
Miss Great Lakes International 2005
Miss Dock 2005
(The Dock Complex – Cincinnati, Ohio)
4th Alternate to Miss Continental 2001
3rd Alternate to Miss Continental 2000
Aria B. Cassadine – Photo by Kendoll Mix
Aria B. Cassadine is an entertainer out of Atlanta, Georgia.
Titles and Awards
Miss Masque 2017
(Club Masque – Dayton, Ohio)
Represntative to Miss Gay Gulf States America 2016
Prelim to Miss Gay America
2nd Alternate to Miss Gay USofA 2016
Miss Gay Georgia USofA 2016
Prelim to Miss Gay USofA
1st Alternate to Miss Masque 2016
(Masque – Dayton, Ohio)
Top 12 at Miss Continental 2015
Miss Queen of Hearts 2015
2nd Alternate to Miss Masque 2015
Overall Interview Category Winner
(Masque – Dayton, Ohio)
Miss Gay South East America 2014
Prelim to Miss Gay America
3rd Alternate to Miss Continental 2014
Top 13 at Miss Continental 2013
Miss Gay Georgia USofA Newcomer 2012
Prelim to Miss Gay USofA Newcomer
Aijiuan Dickerson
Aijiuan Dickerson is an entertainer out of Atlanta, Georgia.
Titles and Awards
Mr. Charlotte Black Gay Pride 2016
Mr. North Carolina All-Star 2014
Miss Peach State International Plus Titleholders
Miss Peach State International Plus Titleholders
Keyonna Dickerson Cassadine
Keyonna Dickerson Cassadine is an entertainer out of Atlanta, Georgia.
Titles and Awards
Miss North Carolina All-Star 2015
Miss Southern Essence 2015
Miss Peach State International Plus 2015
Miss Diva of the Year 2013
Malaysia Kenyatta Black – Photo by Kendoll Mix
Malaysia Kenyatta Black is an entertainer from Atlanta, Georgia.
Titles and Awards
Miss North Carolina All-Star 2017
Miss Peach State International Plus 2016
Miss Sweetheart International Plus 2015
Miss Gay North Carolina USofA at Large 2012
Prelim to Miss Gay USofA at Large
Georgia All American Goddess at Large 2010
Prelim to Miss All American Goddess at Large
(Overall Gown, Interview, Talent and Creative Costume Winner)
(Jungle Nightclub – Atlanta, Georgia)
1st Alternate to Miss Gay North Carolina USofA 2007
Prelim to Miss Gay USofA
Miss Club Odyssey 2004
(Club Odyssey – Winston Salem, North Carolina)
Miss Black Continental Titleholders
Miss Black Continental Titleholders
*** In Loving Memory
Related Pageants: Miss Black Continental at Large | Miss Black Continental Newcomer | Mr. Black Continental | Mr. Black Continental at Large | Mr. Black Continental Newcomer
Artez Bonet – Photo by Tone Roc Edits
Artez Bonet is an entertainer out of Atlanta, Georgia.
Titles and Awards
Mr. Charlotte Black Pride 2017
Mr. All American 2015
Mr. North Carolina All-Star 2015
Mr. D’Elegance International Newcomer 2007
Mr. Black Continental Titleholders
Mr. Black Continental Titleholders
Related Pageants: Miss Black Continental | Miss Black Continental at Large | Miss Black Continental Newcomer | Mr. Black Continental at Large | Mr. Black Continental Newcomer
Charlie Brown
Charlie Brown is a living legend from Atlanta, Georgia where he was featured at the famous Backstreet. A self proclaimed bitch, Charlie Brown has been entertaining audiences for years. One thing is certain if you are afraid to be called out or picked on, it is best sit in the back of the room when attending a Charlie Brown show. His mad emcee skills will have you laughing until your stomach hurts.
Charlie has been featured on documentaries on HBO, The Travel Show, VH1, and TBS. His famous Charlie Brown’s Cabaret has created many drag superstars over the years. Still a fixture in Atlanta nightlife, you can capture Charlie around town at places like Joia, Blakes or Hoedowns. Charlie has also been touring the country with shows in cites across the US.
Titles and Awards
1st Alternate to Miss Gay America 1973
Miss Gay Georgia America 1973
Prelim to Miss Gay America
Miss Gay Georgia America is a prelim to Miss Gay America.
Miss Gay Georgia America Titleholders
Miss Gay Georgia America Titleholders
Rachel Wells
Rachel Wells was the illusion behind the amazing John Greenwell. During the 70’s, Rachel worked out of Atlanta, Georgia where she was featured at places like Sweet Gum Head.
In 1978, Rachel won the coveted title of Miss Gay America 1979 and was quickly a favorite in the drag circuit. Now retired from performing, John is still involved with the America system by serving as a judge from time to time. John is also an accomplished author and playwright. In 2013, he published the book “Who the Hell is Rachel Wells?”
Titles and Awards
1st Alternate to Miss Gay South America 1979
Prelim to Miss Gay America
4th Alternate to Miss Gay America 1977
Prelim to Miss Gay America
Miss Gay Georgia America 1977
Prelim to Miss Gay America
Miss Gay Atlanta 1972
Ginger Manchester – Photo by Tios Photography
Ginger Manchester is an entertainer from Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Titles and Awards
National Entertainer of the Year, F.I. 2017
Miss Ohio Continental Elite 2017
Prelim to Miss Continental Elite
Miss Utopia 2011
Miss Ohio Continental Elite 2006
Prelim to Miss Continental Elite
Miss Gay Georgia America 2006 Representative
Prelim to Miss Gay America
Miss Gay Florida USofA Classic 2004
Prelim to Miss Gay USofA Classic
Representative to Miss Gay Tennessee America 2003
Prelim to Miss Gay America
Miss Gay Cosmopolitan USofA 2003
Prelim to Miss Gay USofA
Representative to Miss Gay South Regional America 2002
Prelim to Miss Gay America
1st Alternate to Miss Gay South Regional America 2001
Prelim to Miss Gay America
Miss Gay Iowa USofA 1996
Prelim to Miss Gay USofA
*Ginger is also a former Miss 1470 West.
In Loving Memory of Mia Landon
Mia Landon was the illusion of Clayton Hamilton who was an entertainer in Atlanta, Georgia and around the southeast for approximately 12 years. She worked as a fulltime cast member at the Heretic in Atlanta as part of the Harlots cast and she was a Show Director for Josh’s Rainbow Room in Atlanta. Additionally, Mia was regularly featured at places like the Armory, Metro, Blakes, Burkharts and other venues in the Atlanta area.
After retiring from performing, Clayton still assisted other entertainers in their quest at achieving their dreams and judged the occasional pageant. Clayton sadly passed away on August 10th, 2012 and will be missed by many friends and family. Our heart goes out to all who called Mia/Clayton a friend.
Titles and Awards
Overall Interview Category Winner at Miss National 1999
Miss Armory 1999
(Armory – Atlanta, Georgia)
Miss Georgia National 1999
Prelim to Miss National
Miss Gay Anderson USofA 1998
Prelim to Miss Gay South Carolina USofA
Miss Atlanta Queen of Hearts 1997
2nd Alternate to Miss Gay Georgia America 1995
Overall On Stage Question Category Winner
Georgia Bar Titles
National, State and Local Pageant Systems in Georgia
Lady Chablis
The Lady Chablis, also known as “The Doll”, was an entertainer from Savannah, Georgia. She got her big break in the early 1990s when she was featured as one of Savannah’s colorful characters in John Berendt’s book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, based on a true crime story. In the book, Chablis and her larger-than-life adventures provided a counterbalance to the darker narrative of murder that was central to the book.
Chablis played herself in the 1997 movie of the same title, directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Kevin Spacey and John Cusack. Chablis made several appearances on talk shows when the book and the movie were released. Chablis frequently performs at her “home” nightclub of Club One in Savannah. Chablis traveled the US performing at various venues and special events, such as gay pride gatherings. She has also appeared on many television and radio shows.
In her early career as an entertainer, under the names Brenda Dale Knox and The Lady Jonel, she won multiple titles in drag pageantry.
Lady Chablis passed away on Thursday, September 8th, 2016 in Savannah surrounded by family and close friends. She was 59. She will forever be remembered by the many who knew and had the pleasure of meeting her.
Titles and Awards
Miss Southern States USA 1998
Miss Georgia National 1998
Prelim to Miss National
Miss Atlanta Universe 1998
Miss Garden City 1997
Miss Cosmo U.S. 1997
Empress of Atlanta 1996
1st Alternate to Miss Gay Georgia America 1996
Prelim to Miss Gay America
Miss Sweetheart International 1989
The Grand Empress of Savannah 1977
Miss Gay World 1976
Miss Dixieland 1976
