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 |
| Television | |
| Website | https://www.lavoix.co.uk  |
La Voix (born 17 April 1980) is the stage name of Christopher Dennis, a British drag queen 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! 🥳 🎈". 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.
- ^ RuPaul's Drag Race UK - Series 6: Episode 1. Retrieved 2 December 2024 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ RuPaul's Drag Race UK - Series 6: Episode 8. Retrieved 2 December 2024 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Meet LA VOIX – 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.