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Kahmora Hall
Kahmora Hall (born September 13, 1991)[2][3] is the stage name of Paul Tran,[4] a drag performer most known for competing on season 13 of RuPaul's Drag Race.
Kahmora Hall | |
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Kahmora Hall at RuPaul's DragCon LA, 2022 | |
| Born | Paul Tran September 13, 1991 |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Yoko Tsunami[1] |
| Television | RuPaul's Drag Race (season 13) |
| Website | kahmora |
Career
Kahmora Hall was the first contestant eliminated from season 13 of RuPaul's Drag Race.[5][6] She wore an original Bob Mackie dress on the show.[7] Michelle Kim of them magazine said her lip sync to "100% Pure Love" against Denali "will go down in Drag Race herstory".[8] In 2022, Hall returned to the show as a guest on the 5th episode of season 14, along with Tempest DuJour and Jaymes Mansfield.[9] Hall, along with fellow RuPaul's Drag Race alumni Ginger Minj and Kornbread "The Snack" Jeté, appeared in Hocus Pocus 2.
Personal life
Tran studied at Niles West High School and Loyola University[10] and lives in Chicago.[11] In 2021, he said he has experienced microaggressions in drag competitions for being Asian.[12] Tajma Hall is Kahmora Hall's "drag mother".[13] Fellow Season 13 contestant Tamisha Iman is also Hall's "drag mother" after she was adopted into the Iman Dynasty.[14]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | RuPaul's Drag Race (season 13) | Herself | Contestant | |
| 2021 | RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked | Herself | Contestant | |
| 2021 | RuPaul's Drag Race: Corona Can't Keep a Good Queen Down | Herself | Stand-alone special | [15] |
| 2022 | RuPaul's Drag Race (season 14) | Herself | Guest appearance | [16] |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Hocus Pocus 2 | Sarah Sanderson impersonator | [17] |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Meet the Queens | Herself | Stand-alone special RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 | [18] |
| Whatcha Packin' | Guest | [19] | ||
| Revealing the Look | Guest | [20] | ||
| Bootleg Opinions | Guest | [21] | ||
| 2022 | EW News Flash | Guest with Ginger Minj and Kornbread Jeté | [22] | |
| Out of the Closet | Guest | [23] |
References
- ^ Yee, Lawrence (January 2021). "'RuPaul's Drag Race' Queens Reveal Their Original Drag Names: Beyonce, Yoko Tsunami and … Tonya Hardon??? (Video)". The Wrap. The Wrap. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
- ^ @KahmoraHall (September 14, 2021). "I'm even late when it comes to posting on my birthday 😅. Thank you so much for all the love and support the past year. I can't wait to see what else the universe has in store for me 💫 #30 In honor of the #metgala here's a tribute to @BobMackie 😘" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ @KahmoraHall (April 12, 2021). "Omg it's on my birthday too 👀" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Yin Ting Lau (May 21, 2021). "KAHMORA HALL AND THE ART OF BEING A QUEEN". &ASIAN. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
- ^ "Exclusive: Kahmora Hall talks "really tough" Drag Race elimination". GAY TIMES. 2021-02-01. from the original on 2021-02-16. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
- ^ Nolfi, Joey. "Kahmora Hall won't be late to 'Drag Race' stardom". Entertainment Weekly. from the original on 2021-04-30. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
- ^ Street, Mikelle (2021-01-15). "How This Drag Race Contestant Sourced Her Jaw-Dropping Wardrobe". The Cut. from the original on 2021-03-01. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
- ^ "Denali's "100% Pure Love" Lip Sync Will Go Down in Drag Race Herstory". them. 2021-01-25. from the original on 2021-03-05. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
- ^ Sheehan, John Benutty,Paul; Benutty, John; Sheehan, Paul (2022-02-05). "'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 14 episode 5 recap: The queens get charitable with 'Save a Queen' PSAs". GoldDerby. Retrieved 2022-03-15.
- ^ Swartz, Tracy (December 28, 2020). "Chicago women to root for on reality TV in 2021". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
- ^ Cuby, Michael. "Kahmora Hall On Getting Cut From 'RuPaul's Drag Race'". Nylon. from the original on 2021-03-05. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
- ^ "Say the Word: Kahmora Hall, 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Contestant". NBC Chicago. from the original on 2021-11-02. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
- ^ Daw, Stephen (2021-01-29). "Kahmora Hall on Joining the Sorority of First-Eliminated 'Drag Race' Queens: 'I'm Grateful For It'". Billboard. from the original on 2022-01-17. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
- ^ lordtatertot79 (2021-01-23). "Tamisha Iman and her newest addition to the legendary Iman Dynasty, Kahmora Hall-Iman". r/rupaulsdragrace. Retrieved 2022-11-06.
- ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray; Journal-Constitution, The Atlanta (February 17, 2021). "VH1 To Release 'RuPaul's Drag Race: Corona Can't Keep A Good Queen Down'; Docu Chronicles Shooting Reality Series During Pandemic". Deadline. from the original on February 17, 2021. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
- ^ McCallion, Paul (February 4, 2022). "RuPaul's Drag Race Recap: RuPaul's Worker's Comp Race". Vulture. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
- ^ March 15, Joey Nolfi; EDT, 2022 at 02:12 PM. "'Drag Race' stars Kornbread, Kahmora Hall join 'Hocus Pocus 2' as drag Mary and Sarah". EW.com. Retrieved 2022-10-05.
- ^ MEET THE QUEENS - Kahmora Hall. YouTube. December 9, 2021. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
- ^ Whatcha Packin’ | S13 E4 | RuPaul's Drag Race. YouTube. January 22, 2021. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
- ^ Kahmora Hall’s Entrance Look 💄 Ruvealing the Look | RuPaul's Drag Race S13. YouTube. January 25, 2021. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
- ^ Kahmora Hall joins Drag Race UK S3 x Bootleg Opinions: Episode 7 "The Fugly Pageant!". YouTube. November 9, 2021. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
- ^ Drag Queens On Transforming into the Sanderson Sisters in ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ | Entertainment Weekly. YouTube. September 21, 2022. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
- ^ Kahmora Hall 🌳 A Closet To Root For | S6 E4 | Out of the Closet 👗. YouTube. November 22, 2022. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
External links
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