Kyran Thrax
Kyran Thrax | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kyran Peet |
| Occupation | Drag performer |
| Television | RuPaul's Drag Race UK (series 6) |
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]
Early life
[edit]Peet 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
[edit]In 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
[edit]Kyran 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
[edit]References
[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.