Alyssa Edwards, center in white, represents the U.S. in ‘Drag Race Global’
Texas drag queen represents the U.S. in ‘Drag Race Global All Stars’
YOLANDA LENGE | Special Contributor
GLAAD Communications Director
RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars premiered Aug. 16, featuring beloved queens from various countries who will each represent their countries as they vie for the prestigious title of “Queen of the Mothertucking World.”
The winner will receive a grand prize of $200,000 and a coveted position in the “International Pavilion” at the Drag Race Hall of Fame.
Representing the U.S. is Alyssa Edwards of Mesquite, a multifaceted entertainer known for her work as a choreographer, drag performer and television personality. Alyssa commenced her drag career at the renowned Rose Room, located on the upper level of Station 4 in the iconic Dallas Gayborhood. This venue has been the starting point for numerous Texans starring in RuPaul’s Drag Race over the years, including Shangela, Asia O’Hara and Kennedy Davenport.
Today, the Rose Room — led by show director Cassie Nova, another Texas drag icon — has become an essential stop for many of the nation’s leading queens on their tour circuits.
In 2012, Alyssa was selected as one of 14 drag queens to participate in the fifth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race. She quickly rose to prominence in the cast, thanks to her honest confessions, impressive tongue-pops and distinctive personality.
In 2016, Alyssa returned as one of 10 contestants in Season 2 of Drag Race: All Stars, captivating the audience and securing a fourth-place finish. She spoke with reporters recently at the Statue of Liberty in New York City, promoting the latest Drag Race show.
Alyssa discussed the premiere season, emphasizing that the show is a celebration of drag, and that queens from around the world have inspired her to abandon traditional performance norms and embrace authenticity without apology.
Alyssa revealed that this season, viewers will witness a fresh
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