Keiona Revlon
Keiona in 2023
Born
Kevin Kouassi

1991 or 1992 (age 31–32)[1]
Ivory Coast
Other namesKeiona
Mother Keiona Revlon
Occupations
TelevisionDrag Race France (season 2)

Kevin Kouassi, best known by the stage name Keiona Revlon or mononymously as Keiona, is an Ivorian-born French drag queen and ballroom performer best known for winning the second season of Drag Race France.[1][2] Prior to competing on Drag Race, Keiona competed with the House of Revlon Paris on the third season of Legendary.[3][4]

Career

In 2022, Keiona Revlon came into the spotlight alongside the House of Revlon Paris as contestants on the third season of Legendary.[5] The house faced elimination during the ninth episode, culminating in a third-place finish.[6]

In 2023, she was revealed as one of the contestants on the second season of Drag Race France competing under the mononym Keiona.[7] After a record-breaking trajectory in which she placed in the top for every competitive episode of the season and won two challenges, Keiona won the season and was crowned France's Next Drag Superstar.[8] She won a crown and scepter valued at €40,000 from Y’Paris, a trip for two to New York City (which includes a stay at a five-star hotel, and tickets to a Broadway Show) courtesy of MisterB&B, a one-year supply of MAC Cosmetics, and an appearance on the cover of ELLE France Magazine.[9]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role
2022 Legendary (season 3) Contestant (House of Revlon Paris)

3rd Place

2023 Drag Race France (season 2) Contestant

Winner

References

  1. 1 2 "UPDATE: Meet The Queens Of Drag Race France Season 2!". Pride.com. Archived from the original on 2023-07-09. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
  2. ↑ Trinel, Sylvain (2023-08-26). "Drag Race France : qui a gagné la saison 2 ?". www.programme-tv.net (in French). Archived from the original on 2023-08-26. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
  3. ↑ "Here's How Each House Ranked on 'Legendary' Season 3". Out. Archived from the original on 2023-05-26. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
  4. ↑ Havin, Amy (2022-05-20). "'Legendary' Season 3 premiere release date, time on HBO Max; judges, where to watch Episodes 1-3 on demand (5/19/22)". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2022-06-26. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
  5. ↑ "'Legendary' Judges Talk HBO Max Ballroom Competition: Season 3 'Is Going to Be the Shadiest' | Entertainment Tonight". www.etonline.com. 2022-05-19. Archived from the original on 2023-08-26. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
  6. ↑ "Here's How Each House Ranked on 'Legendary' Season 3". Out.com. Archived from the original on 2023-05-26. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
  7. ↑ "UPDATE: Meet The Queens Of Drag Race France Season 2!". Pride.com. Archived from the original on 2023-07-09. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
  8. ↑ Nolfi, Joey (August 25, 2023). "'Drag Race France' crowns former 'Legendary' contestant as winner". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on 2023-08-26. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
  9. ↑ "Grand Finale". Drag Race France. Season 2. Episode 9. August 25, 2023. France.tv Slash / WOW Presents Plus.
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