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Tina Burner
Tina Burner at RuPaul's DragCon LA, 2022
Born
Kristian Seeber

(1980-11-10) November 10, 1980 (age 43)
OccupationDrag queen
Known for
Websitetinaburner.com

Kristian Seeber (born November 10, 1980),[1] known professionally as Tina Burner, is an American drag performer most known for appearing in Shade: Queens of NYC and on the thirteenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race. He was a part of a boy band named 5th Ring.

Early life

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Seeber was born and raised in Lowville, New York.[2]

Career

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Seeber used to be in a boy band.[3] Tina Burner has been named National Miss Comedy Queen[4][5] and competed on thirteenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race, where she was eliminated in episode 11 and finished in seventh place.[6] She also worked with fashion designer Nicolas Putvinski for a time.[7]

In 2021, Tina Burner was nominated for a 2021 MAC Award for Best Recording (LaMott Friedman Award) for their album and tour Maybe This Time.[8]

In 2022, Tina Burner toured the world with their show, Witch Perfect with fellow RPDR stars Scarlet Envy and Alexis Michelle. Written by Tina Burner and writing partner Blake Allen, the show is a parody of the Disney movie Hocus Pocus.[9] With Allen, Tina Burner wrote Farmyard Follies. The show debuted in 2023 in Provincetown at the Crown & Anchor and was filmed for a forthcoming documentary feature.[10] The show had been in development for three years before its debut.

Personal life

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Seeber was previously in a relationship with Graham Norton, a judge on RuPaul's Drag Race UK; the two had met at Barracuda Lounge in New York City.[3][11] Seeber moved to the United Kingdom to be with Norton, until their separation in 2006.[12] He has a dog, Lady.[13]

Discography

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Title Year Notes Awards Chart information
"I'd Rather Be Naughty Than Nice" 2022 Feat. Blake Allen
Mix Queen: A Relationship Mixtape 2022 Feat. Blake Allen #1 ITunes Comedy Chart
Maybe This Time 2021 Feat. Blake Allen Nomination MAC Awards Best Album[14] #2 ITunes Vocal Chart
"What I Did for Love" 2021 Feat. Blake Allen[15]
"Proud of Your Boy" 2021 Feat. Blake Allen[16]
"ConDragulations (Cast Version)" 2021 By RuPaul featuring the Cast of RuPaul's Drag Race, Season 13[17]
"If You See Something Slay Something" 2021 [18]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref
2017 Shade: Queens of NYC Main cast
2021 RuPaul's Drag Race Contestant Season 13; 7th place
2021 RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked Contestant Season 13
2021 RuPaul's Drag Race: Corona Can't Keep a Good Queen Down Himself Stand-alone special [19]
2023 Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen Herself Guest [20]

Web series

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Year Title Role Notes Ref
2021 Ruvealing the Look Herself Guest [21]
Whatcha Packin' [22]
The X Change Rate [23]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ @TheTinaBurner (November 2, 2021). "The Tina burner theme song . But seriously though . My birthday is November 10th ;)" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  2. ^ Adams, Rose (2020-12-30). "Meet the New York City Queens on Season 13 of "RuPaul's Drag Race"". Gay City News. Retrieved 2021-01-22.
  3. ^ a b "Was Everyone Aware That Graham Norton Dated S13 'Drag Race' Star Tina Burner?". Bustle. 20 January 2021. Retrieved 2021-01-22.
  4. ^ "Drag Performer Tina Burner Says Pride 2020 Honored Its Roots". www.out.com. 2020-06-29. Retrieved 2021-01-22.
  5. ^ German, Chanila (2020-06-25). "New York City Drag Queens go virtual amid coronavirus pandemic". ABC13 Houston. Retrieved 2021-01-22.
  6. ^ "RuPaul's Drag Race: Everything To Know About Joey Jay". ScreenRant. 2020-12-13. Retrieved 2021-01-22.
  7. ^ "On Point With: Tina Burner". Thotyssey. Tumblr. April 2016. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  8. ^ "MAC AWard Nominee Maybe This Time".
  9. ^ RuPaul's Drag Race Stars Will Bring Hocus Pocus-Inspired Drag Show to The Green Room 42 for Halloween
  10. ^ "Cock-A-Doodle-Doo Farmyard Follies Makes Its Debut in Provincetown".
  11. ^ "Graham Norton was "heartbroken" when romance with Drag Race star Tina Burner ended". GAY TIMES. 2021-01-20. Retrieved 2021-01-22.
  12. ^ "Norton finds love again with new partner Trevor". independent. 22 April 2012. Retrieved 2021-01-22.
  13. ^ @thetinaburner (July 5, 2023). "And then there were 3" – via Instagram.
  14. ^ 2022 MAC Award Nominations
  15. ^ Tina Burner releases new music, BroadwayWorld
  16. ^ Tina Burner on MusicBrainz.org
  17. ^ ConDragulations (Cast Version) - Single by The Cast of RuPaul's Drag Race, Season 13, retrieved 2021-01-22
  18. ^ "Tina Burner Stops Traffic With 'If You See Something Slay Something'". Instinct Magazine. 2021-01-12. Retrieved 2021-01-22.
  19. ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray; Journal-Constitution, The Atlanta (February 17, 2021). "VH1 To Release 'RuPaul's Drag Race: Corona Can't Keep A Good Queen Down'; Docu Chronicles Shooting Reality Series During Pandemic". Deadline. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  20. ^ "WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE WITH ANDY COHEN Episode 20155 Pictured: Scarlet Envy, Heather Gay, Tina Burner, Jackie Goldschneider, Alexis Michelle". Gettyimages.co.uk. September 26, 2023. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  21. ^ Tina Burner's Tin Man Look | Ruvealing the Look | RuPaul's Drag Race S13, March 22, 2021, retrieved August 26, 2021
  22. ^ Whatcha Packin' | S13 E11 | RuPaul's Drag Race, March 19, 2021, retrieved August 26, 2021
  23. ^ The X Change Rate: The Queens of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13, January 1, 2021, retrieved November 23, 2021
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