La Voix (drag queen)
La Voix | |
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| Born | Chris Dennis 17 April 1980[1] Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England |
| Occupation | Drag queen |
| Television | |
| Website | https://www.lavoix.co.uk  |
La Voix (born 17 March 1980) is the stage name of Chris Dennis, a British drag performer and singer best known for competing on Britain's Got Talent and Queen of the Universe, as well as serving as a mentor on Queens for the Night and appearing as a contestant on sixth series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK.[2]
Personal life and career
[edit]La Voix, originally from Stockton-on-Tees, has toured numerous venues internationally, including over 80 cruise ships, and has regularly performed in pantomimes in Aylesbury and High Wycombe. She is a former BBC Three Counties Radio presenter.[3]
In May 2015, La Voix was one of the finalists of RuPaul's Drag Race UK Ambassador. She reached the final round, where she placed as runner-up to The Vivienne.[4] In September 2023, La Voix's tour van was stolen, with equipment, costumes and wigs inside. The van was later found with nothing having been taken.[5]
La Voix performs her one woman show on P&O cruises, entertaining guests in the Limelight Club with a combination of singing and comedy.
La Voix is competing on the sixth series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK. She won the main challenge of the episode "Pop of the Tops - Live: The Rusical".
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2014 | Britain's Got Talent | Contestant; series 8 | [6] |
| 2021 | Queen of the Universe | Contestant; season 1 | [7] |
| 2022 | Queens for the Night | Drag mentor | [8] |
| 2024 | RuPaul's Drag Race UK | Contestant; series 6 | [9] |
References
[edit]- ^ La Voix [@lavoixtheshow] (17 April 2021). "Joanne here! Just wanted to wish our boss and favourite red head a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 🥳 🎈". Archived from the original on 15 November 2024 – via Instagram.
- ^ "Meet the fierce new queens of RuPaul's Drag Race UK series 6". Media Centre. BBC. 3 September 2024. Archived from the original on 10 September 2024.
- ^ Fullbrook, Danny; Collins, Andy (25 September 2024). "Drag Race: 'I thought I applied for Bargain Hunt'". BBC News. Archived from the original on 26 September 2024.
- ^ "RuPaul's Drag Race UK Ambassador Crowned: All Hail The Vivienne The New Queen Of England!". PopWrapped. 30 May 2015. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
- ^ Browning, Oliver (20 September 2023). "Drag artist La Voix makes tearful appeal after tour van and thousands of pounds of equipment stolen". The Independent. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
- ^ Cook, Caroline (5 June 2014) [updated 6 June 2014]. "Britain's Got Talent's La Voix to perform in Reading on Saturday". Berkshire Live. Archived from the original on 4 September 2024.
- ^ "Graham Norton's drag singing show unveils Drag Race, BGT stars in cast". Digital Spy. 10 November 2021. Archived from the original on 4 September 2024. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
- ^ "Queens for the Night line-up: Meet all the celebs taking part". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 4 September 2024. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
- ^ Kheraj, Alim (3 September 2024). "RuPaul's Drag Race UK: Meet the queens of season six - including La Voix". Attitude. Retrieved 4 September 2024.