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Brita Filter, mononymously known as Brita on the show, is an American drag performer and one of the Season 12 contestants of RuPaul's Drag Race.

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What inspired Brita Filter's drag name? toggle section
Brita Filter, known as Brita on RuPaul's Drag Race, was inspired to choose her drag name after meeting someone named Brita. She humorously linked it to the Brita water filter brand, aiming to portray a character that is 'anything but pure.'
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What was Brita's entrance quote on RuPaul's Drag Race? toggle section
Brita's entrance quote on RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12 was, "Here we go sis...y'all thirsty? *gulps cocktail*"
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Why is Brita Filter a notable contestant on Season 12? toggle section
Brita Filter, also known simply as Brita, gained attention on Season 12 of RuPaul's Drag Race for her dynamic presence and memorable interactions. Although she did not win any challenges and placed 9th, her participation was marked by significant drama and memorable quotes. Brita's drag name is a playful nod to the water filtration brand, emphasizing her unique persona.
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What makes Brita stand out in the New York drag scene? toggle section
Brita, a contestant from RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12, is notable in the New York drag scene for being the first Polynesian and Tongan contestant on the show. She is a National Drag Ambassador for Drag Out The Vote and has appeared in 'Shade: Queens of NYC.' Despite her recent start in drag, Brita is recognized as a legend in New York. Her drag daughter, Lagoona Bloo, is a member of Stephanie's Child.
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Name Origin[]

"Well, my name is Brita, 'cause I met this girl name Brita and I was like 'Oh, it's like that, y'know, water thing'. And so I decided to be anything but pure. Just be Brita!"

Track Records[]

Statistics USA Season 12
Ranking: 9th Place
Maxi Challenges Won: 0
Mini Challenges Won: 0
Times as Team Captain: 0
Times in Bottom: 3 (Eps. 4, 6, 7)
Episode Eliminated: Episode 7

Memorable Quotes[]

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12[]

  • "Here we go sis, y'all thirsty? *gulps cocktail*" (entrance quote)
  • "My name is Brita and I am THE QUEEN of New York City."
  • "Everyone who knows drag in New York City knows who Brita is."
  • "Most people think I'm like a big ol' black lady, but I'm a Polynesian princess."
  • "Out of drag I'm definitely Maui, and then at night I turn into Moana."
  • "I can't wait to see all these other girls that I'm gonna beat."
  • "Work bitch, slay motha' goose, motha' God, hey!" (commenting on Widow's entrance look)
  • "I KNOW THAT BITCH!" (After seeing Jackie Cox enter the Werk Room)
  • "Lookin' at these hoes, you can tell I'm the one. 'Cause they be givin' up and I ain't even done! I came here to win and I ain't leavin' 'till I won it, while I'm snatching crowns I'mma have a lotta fun! It's Brita, bitch, I'ma say it again (Say my name!), if you don't remember better grab a pen. B-R-I-T-A, that's the end. I'm a fiercer bitch than you've ever been!" (verse in "I'm That Bitch")
  • "I was working hard while you were sleeping!" (During an argument with Aiden Zhane in Untucked)
  • "I'mma leave this: You Brita work, bitch!" (exit quote)
  • "And that brings me to Dahlia. You sure talk a big game for someone who came in 13th place on a 12-person season!" (during the Reunion's Reading is Fundamental)
  • "This is Season 12, bitch!" (during the Reunion, when everyone is fighting)
  • "Come through fun size!" (during the Reunion)

Trivia[]

  • Brita was forced to use her first name mononymously, as Brita Filter refers to a trademarked company.
  • Brita was on "Shade: Queens of NYC", where she had the lead role.
    • She was also on the web series "Daniel's Desk" for a single episode as a Cameo with Monét X Change.
  • Brita is a National Drag Ambassador for Drag Out The Vote along with Cynthia Lee Fontaine.[2]
  • Brita is the first contestant ever in Drag Race herstory to be of Polynesian descent, making her also the first contestant of Tongan descent in the franchise.
    • This makes her the first contestant of Indigenous Oceanian descent in the franchise overall as well.
  • Brita was both the first queen to enter the Werk Room and walk on the runway on Season 12.
  • Brita is the Drag Aunt of her fellow Season 12 competitor, Jan, and Canada's Drag Race contestant, Lemon and the drag sister of Season 9 contestant, Alexis Michelle, season 10 contestant, Dusty Ray Bottoms and Season 13 contestant, Rosé.
  • Every time Brita lip-synced, Gigi Goode won the main challenge.
  • Brita's main inspiration for her drag is Bob The Drag Queen, jokingly stating during the Season 12 Press Week that she wants to be Bob The Drag Queen but with better make-up.
  • Brita is a legend in New York despite being relatively new at drag.
  • Brita's drag daughter is Lagoona Bloo, who is a member of the singing group, Stephanie's Child, along with Season 12's Jan and Season 13's Rosé.
  • Brita revealed in a podcast that her and Season 13 contestant Tina Burner do not get along.
  • Brita deactivated all her social media during the backlash of Episode 5, where many people sent her hate and death threats. A few weeks later, she re-activated her social media. As for August 27th, she deactivated them all except her Instagram, as her assistant will take over it while she seeks help for her mental health. It was later revealed that this all culminated in an overdose on cocaine, Tito's and any other drug she could find. She then relocated to Oahu, Hawaii to focus on recovery.[3]
    • Since then, she has now relocated back to New York City.

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Others[]

Filmography[]

TV[]

  • (2017) Shade: Queens of NYC, lead role on Season 1
  • (2020) RuPaul's Drag Race, on Season 12

Web Series[]

  • (2020) Untucked, on Season 12
  • (20??) Daniel's Desk, Cameo.

Discography[]

Appearances[]

  • (2020) "Im That Bitch" by RuPaul ft. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12 Cast

Social Media[]

Navigation[]

  1. ↑ RuPaul's Drag Race star Brita Filter says she will 'spread the Polynesian love' as first Pasifika queen | ABC News — March 6, 2020
  2. ↑ https://dragoutthe.vote/about
  3. ↑ Drag Race's Brita Filter Had Near-Fatal Overdose After Abuse From Toxic Fans
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