“Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap” follows the lives of seven drag queens from Cape Town.
Showmax debuted on Thursday. Bora: Queen's Fan Die CarpA reality show following the lives of seven drag queens from Cape Town's vibrant drag scene.
The cast features talented performers who have won numerous pageants, including Miss Sovereign Western Cape, Miss Cape Town Pride and Miss Gay Western Cape.
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Meet the cast members of “Beulah: Queen's Van de Karp”
Emogan Moore – Pronouns: he/him
Fabian Van Schalkwyk, better known as Emogan Moore, has 13 years of cross-dressing experience. Having won numerous competitions, he sees taking part in the show as validation of his hard work and dedication to the art.
Ina Propriet – Pronouns: he/him
Miss Sovereign Western Cape winner Wade Kousal (aka Ina Propriet) has been performing in drag shows for five years and has even been featured in Vogue magazine, and he sees taking part in the show as a step towards further success.
BB Valeur – Pronouns: she/her
House mother BB Varle, who is new to the drag world, feels that drag has had a huge impact on her life and hopes the show will inspire young queens and give them a sense of hope and purpose.
Kat Girardi – Pronouns: he/him
Miss Cape Town Pride winner Karl Richards, known as Kat Girardi, hopes the show will humanise drag performers and show them that they experience the same struggles and emotions as everyone else.
Madison Scarr – Pronouns: she/her
Television personality Madison Scarr sees drag as an art form that anyone can take part in. As a transgender woman, she understands the inclusiveness of drag and believes anyone can take part in and enjoy it, regardless of gender identity.
Manila Von Teese – Pronouns: he/him
South Africa's Got Talent runner-up, Veon Wentzel, also known as Manila Von Teese, believes drag is a form of activism that is both educational and entertaining, and not just a costume outfit, but a career and a tool for change.
Maxine Wilde – Pronouns: she/her
Miss Gay Western Cape winner Maxine Wilde, a veteran drag performer with 11 years experience, has noticed a change in public perception of drag. She is pleased to see more opportunities and a greater understanding of the art form, which she says is a great step forward for the community.
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