Who is Soa de Muse? ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars’ queen is a Netflix star
PARIS, FRANCE: ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars’ contestant Soa de Muse is a French drag performer who first gained recognition on the inaugural season of 'Drag Race France', where the drag queen finished in the top three.
Originally from Paris, Soa moved to Martinique at the young age of 15 and discovered a passion for theater, eventually returning to France to pursue a career in performance. Introduced to the world of drag through 'RuPaul's Drag Race', Soa honed her skills in singing, dancing, comedy, and cabaret, performing at various venues across France and co-founding the popular cabaret La Bouche.
Prior to her appearance on 'Drag Race France', Soa also showcased her acting skills on the Polish TV mini series 'Queen'. For the unversed, 'Queen' is a compelling Polish drama series helmed by Árni Ólafur Ásgeirsson and featuring a talented cast including Andrzej Seweryn, Maria Peszek, and Julia Chętnicka.
Debuting on Netflix on June 23, 2022, the show follows the story of a celebrated Parisian tailor and drag queen who decides to reconcile with his estranged daughter after being away for many years.
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars’ queen Soa de Muse hopes to showcase universal diversity
Contestant Soa de Muse from 'RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars' draws inspiration for her drag from her Afro-Martinican culture, with a goal to bring attention to the West Indian community. Embracing a non-binary identity, Soa strives to showcase the beauty of universal diversity.
Soa is proudly mentored by cabaret and burlesque performer Alotta Boutté, who also happens to be her drag mother. Interestingly, Soa shares a special bond with US Season 5's Honey Mahogany as they are drag sisters.
What happened to Soa de Muse on 'Drag Race France' Season 1?
Soa de Muse made history on 'Drag Race France' Season 1 as the first contestant hailing from Martinique, breaking new ground in the Drag Race franchise. Not only did she clinch victory in a Maxi Challenge, but she also went on to secure a second win in another challenge.
In addition to this, Soa became the first queen to triumph in both a Talent Show and a Girl Group Challenge, showcasing her diverse talents. Despite facing the bottom twice, she managed to outshine her competitors in lip sync battles and prove herself as a fierce contender on the show. Soa unfortunately got eliminated in Episode 8, ultimately finishing as a runner-up in the competition.
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars’ premieres on August 16, 2024, on Paramount+.