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Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Meet the légendaire queens competing on 'Drag Race France All Stars'
- YouTube On the heels of her unforgettable performance at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony, RuPaul's Drag Race superstar and Drag Race France host Nicky Doll has summoned 10 of her most légendaire queens to return for another chance at snatching the crown and securing a spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame. Nicky Doll, along with a judging panel featuring Daphné Bürki, Loïc Prigent, and Shy'm, will follow the traditional All Stars format of the franchise. Each week, the top 2 queens will be chosen to lip sync for a chance to win a cash prize of €2,500. The winner will also gain the power to eliminate one of the bottom queens. In the end, only one returning Drag Race France star will snatch the crown, enter the Hall of Fame, and take home the grand prize of €30,000. Scroll through to meet the 10 queens competing on — and make sure to watch the series when it premieres Thursday, July 10 on . France 2/World of Wonder Elips on Drag Race France All Stars. season 1: 6th place Age: 28 City: Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine Elips is a self-taught, flamboyant artist with an overflowing imagination. A seamstress and designer of her own outfits, she delivers poetic, intense and striking performances on stage. Elected Miss Congeniality during the first season of Drag Race France, she proudly represents Bordeaux's drag. She performs alongside her drag family, the Familips, in shows flaunting creativity. She is back in the competition to show her evolution and is determined to bring the crown back to Bordeaux. Instagram: France 2/World of Wonder Kam Hugh on Drag Race France All Stars. season 1: 7th place Age: 26 City: Paris, Île-de-France Drag queen, content creator, and makeup artist, Kam Hugh made a huge impression during the first season with her unique style, inspired by haute couture, combining elegance and modernity, making her a true fashion icon on the drag scene. An expert in makeup, she is the first French drag queen to collaborate with brands such as Sephora, Erborian, NYX, or Garnier, for which she became the face off for a global campaign after her appearance on the show. Instagram: @kam_hugh France 2/World of Wonder La Big Bertha on Drag Race France All Stars. season 1: 5th place Age: 40 City: Paris, Île-de-France Known for starring in the first season of Drag Race France, La Big Bertha has been a burlesque icon for over 10 years. Since the show's finale, she has made notable appearances on cooking shows, humorously blending the art of drag with her love for gastronomy, and has collaborated with international artists, including Sam Smith. La Big Bertha will also be the opening act for musician SANTA in June 2025, bringing her energy and unique style to the big stage. Instagram: @ France 2/World of Wonder Magnetica on Drag Race France All Stars. season 3: 9th place Age: 25 City: Paris, Île-de-France Since her participation in season 3 of Drag Race France, Magnetica, the French-Bolivian queen, continues to shine in the alternative queer scene. Inspired by the Club Kid aesthetic, she offers graphic and visual-focused drag, pushing the boundaries of art. A regular in the Parisian scene, she is a strong advocate for the visibility of non-binary and Latin American identities through her hard-hitting performances, both as an artist and as a host in iconic drag shows. Instagram: @mmmagnetica France 2/World of Wonder Mami Watta on Drag Race France All Stars. season 2: 3rd place Age: 26 City: Saint-Denis, Île-de-France A finalist of season 2, Mami Watta continues to shine on by performing on both French and international stages where she thrills the public with her ever daring and creative performances. She draws on her Ivorian heritage as much as on the ballroom and an Afro-futurist aesthetic to create a strong, sexy, and charismatic visual experience. Instagram: @themamiwatta France 2/World of Wonder Misty Phoenix on Drag Race France All Stars. season 3: 5th place Age: 24 City: Paris, Île-de-France From season 3 of Drag Race France, Misty Phoenix still has all of her overflowing energy and assertive creativity. A daring dancer and performer, she draws inspiration from the Marvel universe, where she reinvents looks with a resolutely modern touch. Her powerful and dynamic drag is distinguished by performances combining careful staging and elaborate looks. Instagram: France 2/World of Wonder Moon on Drag Race France All Stars. season 2: 7th place Age: 33 City: Geneva, Switzerland Named Miss Congeniality of season 2, Moon offers a sensible drag, combining fashion, introspection and artistic expression to create a universe that is both unique and deeply authentic. The first Swiss contestant on the show, she made an impression by proudly sharing her story as a transgender woman. Her art highlights often underrepresented social topics, such as the visibility of trans people and mental health. Instagram: France 2/World of Wonder Piche on Drag Race France All Stars. season 2: 5th place Age: 28 City: Paris, Île-de-France A multi-disciplined drag artist, Piche is a singer, rapper and dancer who brings drag to the forefront of the French musical landscape. Her performance at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 made a huge impression, confirming her status as a daring and essential artist. She recently unveiled an EP entitled Festin and started touring at famous venues and the biggest festivals in France, where she continues to share her music with passion and brilliance. Instagram: @pichecometrue France 2/World of Wonder Punani on Drag Race France All Stars. season 2: 3rd place Age: 34 City: Paris, Île-de-France Since her participation in season 2 of Drag Race France where she brilliantly reached the finale, Punani continues to mark the world of drag with her poetry, eloquence, and charisma. With a unique style that mixes humor and vintage aesthetics, Punani deploys a surprising and inventive drag. Today, she continues to perform on the biggest French stages and remains active on social media with her long-time accomplice, Rose, where they share their creations and commitments. Instagram: @roseandpunani France 2/World of Wonder Soa de Muse on Drag Race France All Stars. season 1: 2nd place (runner-up) : 9th place; Miss Congeniality ("Global Peacemaker") Age: 36 City: Paris, Île-de-France A finalist in the first season of Drag Race France, Soa de Muse has since led a disciplined and committed artistic career. In 2022, she founded her own cabaret in Paris called La Bouche, offering a stage for drag and queer artists while addressing social issues. In 2024, she became the first Martinican drag queen to participate in RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars, where she was crowned "Global Lip Sync Assassin" and elected "Miss Global Peacemaker" by her sisters in the final. Instagram: - YouTube
Trade Arabia
20-02-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Empower Insulated Pipe Systems announces key GCC expansion
UAE-based Empower Insulated Pipe Systems (Elips), a leading provider of insulated pipes and innovative thermal solutions, has announced its successful expansion into new markets across the Gulf and Middle East region. In addition to its strong UAE presence, Elips' footprint now extends to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, and Egypt. A fully owned subsidiary of Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), Elips said it has produced and supplied more than 880km of insulated pipe systems in the past 16 years, with a 40% increase in production over the last five years. The company has till date provided insulated pipes to more than 300 clients across various markets and has completed over 240 projects in the region, it added. On the strategic expansion, Chairman Ahmad bin Shafar said reaching new global markets beyond the UAE marks another step forward in driving growth in its production operations, yielding steady revenues and profits. According to him, Elips has based its expansion strategy and efforts to broaden its supply operations on delivering competitive products powered by cutting-edge technologies and advanced solutions in the fields of energy and manufacturing. The Elips factory, located in Dubai's Jebel Ali Industrial Zone, he stated, was the largest of its kind in the UAE. Spanning nearly 1 million sq ft, it houses robotics-driven manufacturing technologies. Its products boast thermal insulation specifications that meet the highest energy efficiency standards and are widely used in district cooling, oil and gas, solar energy, marine, and industrial projects, he added. Highlighting the company's significant achievements in various sectors, Bin Shafar said Elips had excelled in producing insulated pipes with exceptional efficiency and zero production defects, solidifying its reputation as a trusted brand primarily serving district cooling projects. "The company stands out as a key player in manufacturing processes free from carbon-emitting materials, contributing to environmental protection and achieving the highest sustainability standards," he noted.
