Kiara (drag queen) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kiara
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Kiara at RuPaul's DragCon LA 2024
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Dimitri Nana-Côté
July 28, 1998 Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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| Other names | Kiara Schatzi Kiara Mulan |
| Education | Concordia University (BFA) |
| Occupation | Drag queen |
| Years active | 2010s–present |
| Known for | Canada's Drag Race |
Kiara, also known as Kiara Schatzi or Kiara Mulan, is the stage name of Dimitri Nana-Côté (born July 28, 1998). She is a Canadian drag entertainer from Montreal, Quebec. Kiara is well-known for being a contestant on the first season of Canada's Drag Race.
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Early Life and Education
Kiara grew up in Quebec City. She later moved to Montreal to study film at Concordia University. While studying, she started performing drag.
She chose the drag name Kiara because of the character Kiara from the movie The Lion King. She also performed in a Spice Girls tribute show.
Career Highlights
Competing on Canada's Drag Race
Kiara was a contestant on the first season of Canada's Drag Race. This show features drag performers competing in various challenges.
During her time on the show, Kiara had a very memorable performance. She competed in a "Lip Sync for Your Life" battle against another queen, Priyanka. Their performance to Céline Dion's song "I Drove All Night" was considered one of the best in the show's history.
Performances and Music
After Canada's Drag Race, Kiara continued to perform. In June 2020, she hosted a special LGBTQ-themed event called Sainte-Jeanne. This event celebrated Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day.
Kiara also performed in an online show for Fierté Montréal. She danced in front of the Montreal Biosphere in her video.
She joined the national "Canada's Drag Race Live at the Drive-In" tour. This tour allowed fans to see the queens perform live.
In October 2020, Kiara appeared in a music video for the singer Cœur de pirate. The song was called "T'es belle."
Kiara also released her own music. She released her first song, "Straight to Your Heart," which was also released in French as "Droit sur ton cœur." She worked with Matante Alex and Marc-André Sauvageau on this song.
Acting and Ballroom
Kiara also had a small acting role. She appeared in an episode of the TV series Little America in 2020. The episode was called "The Son."
She is also active in the ballroom scene. This is a community where people compete in different categories of dance, fashion, and performance. Kiara is part of the Imperial Dynasty Kiki House of Hua Mulan. She holds the title of "Princess" in this group.
Television Appearances
- Canada's Drag Race (season 1)
- Bring Back My Girls (2022)
