As Seen on Yuhua Hamasaki: Superstar & Drag Icon
Image Credit Link: RuPaul's Drag Race Season 16 x Bootleg Opinions: I Can Buy Myself Flowers! 💐
At last year's FlameCon in Manhattan, an annual two-day comic convention with a focus on LGBTQIA+ pop culture, I crossed paths with someone very special.
I found myself a bit fatigued from managing my vendor booth when an absolutely stunning individual approached me.
A sparkly glow filled the room. ✨
This person recognized my "Drag is not a Crime Earrings" and shared that they had received a pair of these earrings, one of the many I donated, for Drag Story Hour in NYC. This is an organization that hosts educational events for children featuring drag performers, storytelling, and books. The nonprofit is promoting reading and diversity.
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What added to my astonishment was the revelation of their identity – none other than the drag superstar and performer Yuhua Hamasaki.
You can see my earrings on her Youtube channel series, Instagram Reels, and TikTok: "RuPaul's Drag Race x Bootleg Opinions".
Yuhua is non-binary and uses pronouns interchangeably.
Yuhua Hamasaki gained international acclaim on the Emmy Award-winning Season 10 of RuPaul's Drag Race. The season aired on VH1 starting March 22, 2018.
This season was very important to me. 2018 was also a challenging year for me both mentally and professionally. Drag Race became a source of comfort.
It was also the first time I sold my jewelry at RuPaul's Drag Con in New York City. That event marked a turning point, making me realize the potential of running a jewelry business full-time. I now wonder if Yuhua Hamasaki might have passed by my booth six years ago.
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From Yuhua Hamasaki's bio: "Beyond her captivating stage presence and costume design skills, Yuhua Hamasaki is recognized for her versatile expression through distinctive Asian-themed fashion.
Her influence extends to mainstream media, including features in Vogue Italia, The Huffington Post, and The New York Times. Time Out NY Magazine has honored her as a favorite queen and 'Queen of the Year.'
Holding prestigious titles like Miss Asia NYC and Miss Gay South Pacific, Yuhua is also a former Miss Fire Island, Miss Stonewall, and Miss Long Island Entertainer of the Year."
Image Credit: Yuhua Hamasaki