Yovska Martinez Moreno,[1] known professionally as Yovska, is a Mexican-Canadian drag performer, ball performer, social media personality, and artist who was featured in the CBC Gem docu-series Canada's a Drag.[2] They also competed in the third season of The Boulet Brothers' Dragula and the first season of The Boulet Brothers' Dragula: Titans.[3][4]
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.jpeg) Yovska in promotional artwork for the third season of The Boulet Brothers' Dragula, 2019 | |
| Born | Yovska Martinez Moreno |
Early life and education edit
Yovksa was born in Mexico and immigrated to Canada when they were seven.[2][5] They graduated from OCAD University in Toronto in 2018 with a degree in Material Art and Design.[1]
Career edit
Yovska started their drag career in the Kiki Ballroom alliance in Toronto,[6] specifically with the Kiki House of Siriano headed by Twysted Siriano.[7] They walked primarily in the 'Bizarre' category, where as of 2019 they had an undefeated record.[2] They were granted Legendary Status in the Kiki ballroom, one of 13 legends.[7]
In 2019 Yovska was featured in an episode of the second season of Canada's a Drag.[2] They were later announced as a contestant on the third season of The Boulet Brother's Dragula, becoming the first Canadian to appear on the show. They were eliminated in the third episode following the Monsters of Rock challenge. They later returned as one of the contestants on the Dragula spin-off The Boulet Brothers' Dragula: Titans. The series featured monsters from the first four seasons of Dragula for a second chance. They were eliminated in the second episode.[citation needed]
In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Yovska was among the performers in Queer Pride Inside, an online event hosted by Elvira Kurt in collaboration with CBC Gem and Buddies in Bad Times.[8]
Twitch Streaming edit
Yovska maintains an active presence on Twitch,[9] streaming three times a week. Their streams feature a variety of content, including gameplay sessions of Identity V both in and out of drag, as well as "Get Ready with Me" segments and sewing streams where they craft outfits. Additionally, Yovska hosts an annual birthday stream, creating a dynamic platform for fans to engage with their favorite artist in real-time. In 2023 Yovska performed at TwitchCon's Drag Showcase in Las Vegas.[10]
Personal life edit
Filmography edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Canada's a Drag | Themself | 1 episode |
| The Boulet Brothers' Dragula | Themself | Contestant (season 3) | |
| 2022 | The Boulet Brothers' Dragula: Titans | Themself | Contestant (season 1) |
References edit
- ^ a b "YOVSKA MARTINEZ MORENO (MAAD) WILL BE FEATURE ON SEASON 3 OF BOULET BROTHERS DRAGULA". OCAD University News. 25 July 2019. Archived from the original on 5 December 2021. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
- ^ a b c d Knegt, Peter (13 February 2019). "Toronto drag artist Yovska uses monsters and aliens as a metaphor for the queer immigrant experience". CBC News. Archived from the original on 19 April 2023. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
- ^ Horbelt, Stephan (26 August 2019). "Aaahh!!! Real Monsters: The Contestants of 'Dragula' Season 3 Introduce Themselves". Hornet. Archived from the original on 31 May 2023. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
- ^ a b Nolfi, Joey (26 September 2022). "Boulet Brothers resurrect all-star cast for Dragula: Titans — See the killer returning contestants". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on 21 September 2023. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
- ^ "Yovska". Ely Center of Contemporary Art. Archived from the original on 18 October 2023. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ^ Ahmed, Khadra (8 June 2023). "Yovska isn't your average teddy bear". Foyer. Art Gallery of Ontario. Archived from the original on 18 October 2023. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
- ^ a b Martin, Russ (29 October 2019). "Meet Yovska, Canada's drag supermonster". Xtra Magazine. Archived from the original on 2 November 2021. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
- ^ Peter Knegt, "This Pride, come inside for a digital queer cabaret unlike anything else" Archived 2023-09-29 at the Wayback Machine. CBC Arts, June 22, 2020.
- ^ "Twitch".
- ^ "TikTok - Make Your Day".
External links edit
Media related to Yovska at Wikimedia Commons
