Winning a prestigious drag queen competition doesn’t require sporting a helium-exploding chest, brutally killing his teammates, obscenely drowning, or destroying his neighbor’s pumps in his mirror.
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These images, belonging to another era, have tough skin, alas! But Montrealer Gisèle Lullaby softened them Thursday night and won the third season of reality TV with grace and talent. Canada’s Drag Race From the Crave platform, Queen Mother Rupaul’s creation.
By Brooke Lynn Heights During the nine episodes of the competition, Gisele Lullaby, the first Quebecer to win the title in three years, always came to the aid of her struggling colleagues with a sewing machine. And while this help may have weakened her chances of walking away with the $100,000 prize pool, Gisele Lullaby is never one to count out her designer’s services, never defiant.
“There’s a difference between being mean and being funny. When you make a comment, it has to be constructive. My mom always said to treat others the way you want to be treated. I’m like that, I’ve always helped. That’s what I do in Cabaret à Maddo. Fixing others is not a problem. But if I help the world, I’m ready,” explains 34-year-old Simon Gosselin, the 34-year-old man behind Gisele Lullaby’s flamboyant dresses, a stage name created as a tribute to top model Gisele. Bündchen and the dragonfly.
“Yes, at that time, I really believed that I was a dragonfly in English lullaby Simon Gosselin laughed. Dragonfly was the word he was looking for.
Simon Gosselin and 11 other drag queens were locked up in Toronto for six weeks in the spring while they recorded performances. Canada’s Drag Race Top secret. A second Quebec candidate from Quebec, Lady Boom Boom, competed in the catwalk events. She finished eighth and deserved a better fate in my opinion. His elimination was too hasty.
What hit Simon Gosselin/Gisele Lullaby Canada’s Drag Race ? English Canada has a complete lack of interest in Quebec culture. “Other than Celine Dion, they don’t know what’s going on here. I feel really sad. Not only do they not know our singers, they don’t think to learn more,” Simon Gosselin said in an interview.
For example, Giselle Lullaby talks about Maurice Richard and Michel Richard in one sketch, and the gag potato, Quebecer Lady Boom Boom, captures only the reference. Also, Lady Boom Boom thought to camp Julie Snyder in a popular game of imitations – the Snatch game, in English – but nobody knows who it is. Here again, cricket sounds.
However, Mary-Mai also entered English-speaking reality TV Launch CTV Network, however, did not pass the test. Mary-Mai was scheduled to appear as a guest judge before COVID-19 disrupted her professional plans Canada’s Drag Race 3. After the production the contestants are asked to prepare Simulate the lip On his song heart attack. Announcer: None of Gisele’s lullaby companions have heard of Mary-Mai. Who is Mary? ? May what ?
well Our good English Canada is always quick to bash Quebec for its “lack of foreignness,” not interested in what’s culturally booming in our belle province. Honestly, it’s embarrassing, but not surprising. End of political commentary.
Originally from Boucherville on the South Shore, Simon Gosselin has known Jean-Francois Guevremont, alias Rita Well, since childhood. This is Rita Baga’s dancer, the finalist of the first chapter Canada’s Drag RaceSimon Gosselin began his career in this nocturnal atmosphere.
How he studied fashion design, studied ballet, helped his mother understand how to sell Avon beauty products door-to-door, worked as a professional makeup artist, Simon Gosselin has all the skills to become one of these queens. of the night. He cites Jinx Monsoon, Sasha Velor and Raja as his role models on the American side. Three super original drag queens, rocking, eccentric looks, singing, dancing and most of all, laughing.
In the first episodes of Canada’s Drag Race, Miss Fearcalicious, 25, tries to play the villain – classic – by creating unnecessary conflict in the workshop. The trick blew up in her face (well done, let’s say) and viewers embraced Miss Fearcalicious when she showed her vulnerability.
This petulant and annoying side of Miss Fearcalicious annoys Gisele Lullaby, who calls her Toronto colleague a “bully” in the third episode. This is Gisele’s first appearance in red this season.
“I’m fine. I value friendship, humility and honesty. I don’t need to live in the world of divas,” observes Simon Gosselin, who gave up a job as a clerk at a linen chest to make a living entirely from his art.
Can I get an “amen” here? Now start the music!