Kyran Thrax is the stage name of Kyran Peet,[1] an English drag performer and winner of sixth series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK.[2]
Kyran Thrax | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kyran Peet |
| Occupation | Drag performer |
| Television | RuPaul's Drag Race UK (series 6) |
Early life
editPeet discovered drag after playing around with makeup while attending drama school at East 15 Acting School.[1]
Peet is a victim of child sexual exploitation. In 2012, at the age of 13, he was groomed by an older man who claimed to be 18-19 years old after befriending him on Facebook, leading to the pair meeting up and beginning a romantic and sexual relationship. In reality, the man was twenty-three years old.[3][4] Peet testified at Preston Crown Court[4] against the man when his real age was uncovered, resulting in his jailing. However, Kyran suffered from psychological trauma as a result of the events that occurred, which in turn stunted his psychosocial development.[1] Peet was awarded the High Sheriff of Lancashire’s Young Citizen of the Year Award in 2014.[5] In 2017, at the age of 19, Kyran raised £2,200 for The Children's Society by taking part in a twelve-person, week-long expedition in Brazil, summiting mountains such as Sugarloaf Mountain.[3]
Career
editIn 2024, Drag performer Kyran Thrax won the sixth series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK.[6] On the first episode, the main challenge of which tasked contestants with performing at the Tickety Boo Cabaret, Kyran Thrax showcased puppetry and was declared a winner.[7][8]
Outside of Drag Race, Kyran Thrax has performed as part of the drag group Gals Aloud.[9] In 2023, Kyran Thrax appeared in the film Dogman.[10]
Personal life
editKyran Thrax is based in Chorley, Lancashire.[11][12] Kyran Thrax uses the pronouns she/her in drag, and he/him and they/them out of drag.[13]
Kyran Thrax is the "drag daughter" of Drag Race UK contestant Charity Kase.[14] Kyran Thrax has said Lady Gaga influenced their drag.[11]
Filmography
edit- Dogman (as Drag Madonna, 2023)
- RuPaul's Drag Race UK (series 6, 2024)
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c Ingram, Sarah. "All that glitters: Inside new drag show The Gold Rush". metro.co.uk. Associated Newspapers Limited. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- ^ Duncan, Charlie (2024-11-28). "Drag Race UK season six just crowned a winner, baby". PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ news. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
- ^ a b Marko, Nic (15 September 2017). "Child sexual exploitation survivor from Chorley completes Brazilian trek to help charity who supported him". Lancashire Telegraph. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- ^ a b "Chorley teenager describes 'horrific' online grooming ordeal". bbc.com. BBC. 17 March 2017. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- ^ "'Like most people going into their teens, I thought I was more grown-up than I actually was' - child sex exploitation survivor". lep.co.uk. Lancashire Post. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- ^ "RuPaul's Drag Race UK crowns sixth queen". BBC News. 2024-11-29. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
- ^ Duncan, Charlie (2024-09-27). "Drag Race UK season 6 delivers a series first in 'best opening episode ever'". PinkNews. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ Robledo, Jordan (2024-10-05). ""This is insane": Fans react to this week's shocking Drag Race UK episode". GAY TIMES. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ Clark, Conor (2023-08-11). "Gals Aloud to make highly anticipated return for one night only". GAY TIMES. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ Shatto, Rachel. "Actavia, Marmalade & Kyran Thrax reveal the BIZARRE moments they were cast on Drag Race UK". pride.com. Here Media. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- ^ a b "'I've been through so much in life' - Meet the Lancs Drag Race UK star". Lancashire Telegraph. 2024-09-07. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ "Actavia, Marmalade & Kyran Thrax on being cast on DRUK". www.pride.com. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ "Meet the fierce new queens of RuPaul's Drag Race UK series 6". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ "Review: Every Last Detail". York Vision. 2022-06-25. Retrieved 2024-10-08.