La Voix (drag queen)
La Voix | |
|---|---|
| Born | Christopher Dennis 17 April 1980[1] Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England |
| Alma mater | Brunel University |
| Occupation | Drag queen |
| Works | Britain's Got Talent series 1, Britain's Got Talent series 7, Britain's Got Talent series 8  |
| Television | |
| Website | https://www.lavoix.co.uk |
La Voix (born 17 April 1980) is the stage name of Christopher Dennis, a British drag performer and singer best known for competing on Britain's Got Talent and Queen of the Universe, as well as serving as a mentor on Queens for the Night and being runner-up on the sixth series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK.[2]
Early life and education
[edit]La Voix grew up in Stockton-on-Tees[3] and attended Egglescliffe School.[4] She moved to London at 18 to attend Brunel University of London where she studied drama[5] before going on to train in musical theatre at Urdang Academy.[6]
Career
[edit]La Voix has toured numerous venues internationally, including over 80 cruise ships, and has regularly performed in pantomimes in Aylesbury and High Wycombe. She is a former BBC Three Counties Radio presenter.[7]
Early in her career, La Voix developed her abilities working as a makeup artist painting for celebrities, models and doing prosthetics.[8][9]
In May 2015, La Voix was one of the finalists of RuPaul's Drag Race UK Ambassador. She reached the final round, where she placed as runner-up to The Vivienne.[10] In September 2023, La Voix's tour van was stolen, with equipment, costumes and wigs inside. The van was later found with nothing having been taken.[11]
In 2024, La Voix competed on the sixth series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK. She won four challenges, including the Snatch Game and the main challenge of the episode "Pop of the Tops - Live: The Rusical". She was the runner-up of the season.
Personal life
[edit]Dennis is gay and praises his parents for being accepting of his sexuality and career.[12] He uses she/her pronouns in drag and he/him pronouns out of drag.[13]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Britain's Got Talent | Contestant; series 8 | [14] |
| 2016 | Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie | Featured Drag Artist | [15] |
| 2021 | Queen of the Universe | Contestant; season 1 | [16] |
| 2022 | Queens for the Night | Drag mentor | [17] |
| 2024 | RuPaul's Drag Race UK | Contestant; series 6 | [18] |
References
[edit]- ^ La Voix [@lavoixtheshow] (17 April 2021). "Joanne here! Just wanted to wish our boss and favourite red head a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 𼳠đ". Archived from the original on 15 November 2024 – via Instagram.
- ^ "Meet the fierce new queens of RuPaul's Drag Race UK series 6". Media Centre. BBC. 3 September 2024. Archived from the original on 10 September 2024.
- ^ "A hot new cast of queens enter the werk room as RuPaul kicks off his legendary race. And ooh la la, Alison Goldfrapp, Michelle Visage and Alan Carr join Ru on the judging panel.". RuPaul's Drag Race UK. Series 6. Episode 1. 26 September 2024. BBC. Retrieved 9 December 2024 – via BBC iPlayer.
- ^ Cain, James (3 June 2014). "Watch: 'It means a lot to be from the North-east' says Stockton-born La Voix". Teesside Live. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
- ^ Dale, Sarah (19 September 2014). "Britain's Got Talent star La Voix to perform at Middlesbrough Community Pride". Teesside Live. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
- ^ Urdang [@theurdang] (16 September 2024). "â¨ď¸Urdang Graduate Spotlight â¨ď¸". Archived from the original on 9 December 2024 – via Instagram.
- ^ Fullbrook, Danny; Collins, Andy (25 September 2024). "Drag Race: 'I thought I applied for Bargain Hunt'". BBC News. Archived from the original on 26 September 2024.
- ^ Peccadillo Pictures (15 February 2021). LITTLE DID YOU KNOW The Chat Show Ep 12: Chris Dennis. Retrieved 2 December 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ LA VOIX (11 February 2021). La Voix chats celebrity makeup with Gary Cockerill - The Secret Make-up club. Retrieved 2 December 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ "RuPaul's Drag Race UK Ambassador Crowned: All Hail The Vivienne The New Queen Of England!". PopWrapped. 30 May 2015. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
- ^ Browning, Oliver (20 September 2023). "Drag artist La Voix makes tearful appeal after tour van and thousands of pounds of equipment stolen". The Independent. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
- ^ "The queens are tasked with giving drag makeovers to some extra special subjects - their own family members. AJ Odudu joins RuPaul on the judging panel.". RuPaul's Drag Race UK. Series 6. Episode 8. 14 November 2024. BBC. Retrieved 9 December 2024 – via BBC iPlayer.
- ^ "Meet LA VOIX â one of the fierce new queens of RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 6". Scene Magazine - From the heart of LGBTQ+ Life. 24 September 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
- ^ Cook, Caroline (5 June 2014) [updated 6 June 2014]. "Britain's Got Talent's La Voix to perform in Reading on Saturday". Berkshire Live. Archived from the original on 4 September 2024.
- ^ Robson, Dave (1 July 2016). "Teessider Chris is Absolutely Fabulous in new movie". Teesside Live. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
- ^ "Graham Norton's drag singing show unveils Drag Race, BGT stars in cast". Digital Spy. 10 November 2021. Archived from the original on 4 September 2024. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
- ^ "Queens for the Night line-up: Meet all the celebs taking part". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 4 September 2024. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
- ^ Kheraj, Alim (3 September 2024). "RuPaul's Drag Race UK: Meet the queens of season six - including La Voix". Attitude. Retrieved 4 September 2024.