Mocha Diva

Mocha Diva
Mocha Diva at RuPaul's DragCon LA in 2023
Born
Jay Venn
NationalityFilipino
OccupationDrag queen
TelevisionDrag Race Thailand (season 2)

Mocha Diva is the stage name of Jay Venn, a Filipino drag queen, based in Hong Kong, who competed on season 2 of Drag Race Thailand.

Career

Venn is a drag queen who has been described as a pioneer of Hong Kong's drag scene by Rappler. He started performing in drag in 2006, and has worked in Manila, Singapore, Thailand, and the United States.[1] In Hong Kong, Venn's drag persona Mocha Diva has been part of the roster at bar and nightclub Petticoat Lane.[2][3]

Mocha Diva at RuPaul's DragCon LA, 2022

Mocha Diva competed on season 2 (2019) of Drag Race Thailand.[4] She placed tenth overall. When she was eliminated from the competition, she told the judges that Miss Gimhuay violated rules by using materials inappropriately, resulting in Miss Gimhuay's disqualification.[5] Mocha Diva attended RuPaul's DragCon NYC, and participated in RuPaul's Digital DragCon (2020) during the COVID-19 pandemic.[1]

Rappler said in 2021, "With her muscular built, Mocha Diva mixes her dance moves with acrobatics that show off her athleticism. A trained make-up artist, she uses her skills to create a myriad of looks."[1] In 2023, Bernardo Sim included Mocha Diva in a list of the 30 best "trades of the season" within the Drag Race franchise.[6]

Mocha Diva created Drag Extravaganza, described as "a showcase of themed drag performances for Hong Kong's entertainment scene", and manages the events company Lips Events HK.[1]

Outside of drag, Venn owns Vivere, described by Time Out Hong Kong as a "hip restobar" serving Italian cuisine.[7]

Personal life

Venn is based in Hong Kong.[4]

Filmography

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d Zinampan, Tristan (2021-11-28). "How Pinoy drag queens reign supreme in COVID-locked Hong Kong". RAPPLER. Archived from the original on 2022-10-04. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
  2. ^ Marett, Coco. "These Hong Kong Drag Queens Are Empowering The City's LGBTQ+ Community". Tatler Asia. Archived from the original on 2023-01-14. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
  3. ^ "Closing party brings Hong Kong drag queen month to an end". South China Morning Post. 2018-03-27. Archived from the original on 2023-10-01. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
  4. ^ a b "Shantay, you stay! Why Hong Kong's drag queens are finally in the spotlight". South China Morning Post. 2021-07-14. Archived from the original on 2023-09-26. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
  5. ^ "These Are The 23 Most Controversial Eliminations In 'Drag Race' Herstory". Elite Daily. 2024-02-20. Archived from the original on 2022-06-22. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
  6. ^ "30 Best 'Trades Of The Season' In The 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Franchise". www.pride.com. Archived from the original on 2023-07-18. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
  7. ^ "Vivere". Time Out Hong Kong. 2023-03-03. Archived from the original on 2023-05-18. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
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