Perla (drag queen)
Perla | |
|---|---|
| Born | Paul Conrad Schneider |
| Occupation | Drag performer |
| Television | Canada's Drag Race |
Perla Coddington,[1][2] or simply Perla, is the stage name of Paul Conrad Schneider,[3] a Canadian drag performer competing on the fifth season of Canada's Drag Race.
Early life and education
Schneider was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta.[4] He enjoyed theatre at a young age and came out as gay at the age of fourteen.[5]
Career
Perla is a drag performer and model.[6] In Toronto, she performs at Crews and Tangos.[5] In 2022, she won the Absolut Empire's Ball, an annual event established by Scarlett BoBo. Perla competed on the fifth season of Canada's Drag Race.[7] She impersonated Mary-Kate Olsen for the Snatch Game challenge.[8] Perla was eliminated from the competition by Makayla Couture, placing fifth overall.
Personal life
Schneider is based in Toronto.[7][9] He is a former fashion blogger.[5]
Filmography
- Canada's Drag Race (season 5; 2024)
See also
References
- ^ Arnusch, Shelley (2020-03-27). "Perla Coddington is a Drag Star with a Modelling Career on the Rise". Avenue Calgary. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
- ^ "One day in Calgary: Drag queen Perla Coddington". Eat North. 2018-05-17. Archived from the original on 2024-06-19. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
- ^ Eginliyan, Aram (17 November 2021). "FASHION SPREAD: The Girl With The P Tattoo (November/December 2021)". inmagazine.ca. 2SLGBTQI+ Magazine. Archived from the original on 5 December 2023. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
- ^ "Calgary queen Perla vies for the crown in Season 5 of Canada's Drag Race". calgaryherald. Archived from the original on 2024-12-03. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
- ^ a b c "The stars of 2024: Locals who had a very good year in arts and entertainment". calgaryherald. Archived from the original on 2024-12-26. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
- ^ Arnusch, Shelley (2021-04-21). "What is Style Now? 7 Calgarians Reflect on Their Pandemic Style". Avenue Calgary. Archived from the original on 2024-03-01. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
- ^ a b "Meet the queens competing on Canada's Drag Race season 5". www.out.com. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
- ^ "'Canada's Drag Race' Season 5, Episode 6 power ranking: Safety (Chain) Dance". Xtra Magazine. 2024-12-28. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
- ^ Eginliyan, Aram (2021-11-17). "FASHION SPREAD: The Girl With The P Tattoo (November/December 2021)". IN Magazine. Archived from the original on 2023-12-05. Retrieved 2025-01-10.