Drag Race: Angeria made All Stars her (ugaly) bitch, now she’s ‘soaking’ in her victory
Angeria Paris VanMichaels speaks with GAY TIMES about her triumphant experience on All Stars 9, inspiring the Black LGBTQIA+ community and why she’d be a perfect addition to We’re Here.
WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS With four maxi-challenge wins and six Beautiful Benefactress Badges, Angeria Paris VanMichaels made Drag Race All Stars 9 her (ugaly) bitch.
Over the course of the season, the Southern belle from ATL showcased the full breadth of her charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent as a pop star (‘Drag Queens Save the World’), stand-up comedian (The National Drag Convention Roast), actress (Meeting in the Ladies Room) and the supreme ‘Park-and-Bark’-er (Variety Extravaganza), rightfully earning a place in the final.
There, she defeated Roxxxy Andrews and Vanessa Vanjie Mateo, winning a mammoth $231,500 for the National Black Justice Collective. “I wanted a charity who was going to be very representative of me and what I believe in.
