Mocha Diva
Mocha Diva | |
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 Mocha Diva at RuPaul's DragCon LA in 2023 | |
| Born | Jay Venn |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation | Drag queen |
| Television | Drag 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 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
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Vivere". Time Out Hong Kong. 2023-03-03. Archived from the original on 2023-05-18. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
External links
- Mocha Diva at IMDb