Dawn

Dawn
Biographical Information
Drag Name	Dawn
Pronouns	She/Her (In Drag) He/Him (Out of Drag)
Ethnicity	Polish, Czech & Scottish
Height	5'6"[citation needed]
Date of Birth	April 8, 1998
Age	26
Birthplace	Raleigh, NC, USA
Hometown	Raleigh, NC, USA
Location	New York City, NY, USA
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Season Information
Season	Season 16
Place	6th
Eliminated	Episode 12
Eliminated by	Morphine Love Dion
Challenge Wins	0

Dawn is an American drag performer and one of the contestants on the sixteenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race.

Quick Answers

What inspired Dawn's drag name?

The drag queen Dawn chose her name after a challenging period in her life when she would stay awake until dawn. She also drew inspiration from the character Dawn in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum.

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What is Dawn's entrance quote in RuPaul's Drag Race?

The entrance quote of Dawn, a contestant on RuPaul's Drag Race, is 'Rise and shine, motherfuckers... it's Dawn.'

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How does Dawn describe herself in 'Meet The Queens'?

Dawn, a notable figure in the drag scene, identifies as asexual. She embarked on her drag journey in July 2018 and is recognized for her vibrant persona and distinctive style. Dawn has candidly shared her experiences with General Anxiety Disorder, Depressive Tendencies, severe OCD, and ADHD.

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What is the connection between Dawn and the Pokémon character?

The drag queen Dawn from RuPaul's Drag Race selected her name after a difficult life phase where she was awake until dawn. The name is also influenced by the character Dawn from Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum.

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Drag Name Origin

Her drag name came after a rough phase in life when she was up until dawn. She's also stated her name comes from the player character Dawn from Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum.

Track Records

Statistics	USA Season 16
Ranking:	6th Place
Maxi Challenges Won:	0
Mini Challenges Won:	0
Times as Team Captain:	0
Times in Bottom:	1 (Ep. 12)
Episode Eliminated:	Episode 12

Memorable Quotes

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 16

• "Rise and shine, motherfuckers... it's Dawn." (entrance quote)
• "I feel so pussy!"
• "I'm the Next Drag Supser- Stuper- Stooperstar- yeah, America's Next Drag Stupid Star." (During Meet The Queens)
• "I eat a pickle every morning." (During Meet The Queens)
• "Am I a fan of Drag Race? Pull up in the Sri Lanka!" (During Meet The Queens)
• "I didn't even know those were in there!"
• "Is it giving newborn child?!"
• "To be honest, I was kind of hoping I get dunked into a pool, but making an ass out of myself on a front porch is fun too."
• Dawn: "Excuse me, I have bacon."
  • RuPaul: "What kind?"
  • Dawn: "VEGAN."
  • RuPaul: "Bitch, you better get off my front porch!"
  • Dawn: "Okay."
• Dawn: "I actually think we should let animals vote."
  • RuPaul: "And who do you think they would vote for?"
  • Dawn: "Not you."
  • RuPaul: "*cackling*"
• "But what if I did? *goblin laughter* But what if I did?"
• "I go from elf to twink. Like, where's the confusion?" (referring to her drag to out of drag transformation)
• "Who are you to read her breast plate? Yours is hanging out right now."
• "Clip clop, clip clop, motherfucker. And that's all I gotta say."
• "This drink is hitting and I need to tell you something.. I hated Tweedledee and Tweedledum."
• "This is our first time in Untucked together, I just don't understand like, why you are immediately being a bitch. Why are you like, "This is awful and, quite frankly, I don't live for anything that you do!" Girl, it's just a little harsh!"
• Amanda: "I've worked with plenty of bitches I don't like. And like, fiercely."
  • Dawn: "I did all day today!"
• "Oh, oh, oh, oh, uh-oh, uh-oh, uh-oh, uh-oh, uh-oh, uh-oh, uh-oh." (after Mirage came back to the Untucked lounge chugging the alcohol)
• "Oh my God babe, wake up, it's Dawn! Silly little frillies with my elf ears on. Not part of your world, it's all my own. So dumb, so c***, your minds are blown! From the stars, laying bars, didn't you know there's life on Mars? Galaxy, fantasy, turning looks, setting free, and can I be honest, I'm a star, baby!" (verse on Star Baby)
• "I don't get nervous, I get drop dead... scared".
• "Hey Megami! Fuck you!"
• "Can I be honest?"
• “Mhi’ya is taking off her shoes… cardinal sin, diva.” (In response to Mhi'ya Iman Le'Paige taking her shoes off in the lipsync against Megami.)
• "Xunami... Honestly, really bold name for someone who hasn't made waves in this competition."
• Dawn: "Nymphia, knock knock."
  • Nymphia: "Who's there?"
  • Dawn: "Banana!"
  • Nymphia: "Banana who?"
  • Dawn: "Knock knock!"
  • Nymphia: "Who's there?"
  • Dawn: "Banana!"
  • Nymphia: "Who's there-"
  • Dawn: "That's how it feels to talk to you!"
• "Nymphia, no tea, no shade.. Gooped and gagged that you weren't in the bottom."
• "We're doing comedy makeup? I'm just gonna paint like Plasma."
• "I saw it being Sapphira and Q as well.. And Xunami, but here you are!" (after asking who everyone thought they'd see still in the competiton nearing the end)
• "I'm feeling the tension 'cause I'm sitting right next to these motherfuckers! I'm like, "Scary! Is this how you do in Miami? That's a lot." (during Morphine and Mhi'ya's fight after Plasma's elimination)
• Dawn: "I definitely am thinking about my sisters in sometimes ways that I don't want to be."
  • Producer: "Anyone in particular?"
  • Dawn: "No o- No, no, no! *laughter*"
• "She wrote, "Nymphia Wind, there's a wind coming!" Girl, the wind is your elimination- no, I'm just kidding!-"
• "Y'all ready for a therapy session? Here we go! We've got power. Being true to love will always make them cower. Writing up laws won't stop our wild, healing up our inner child. Who you are cannot be tamed, so bears don't bare their shame. Connect, use your privilege, making change, it takes a village. That child in you can put up a fight too." (verse on Power)
• "Yea, I see it. It's a boring, sparkly dress." (to Plane Jane about her True Colors look)
• "Goodbye!- Oh, and WAKE UP motherfuckers, IT'S DAWN!!" (exit line)
• "Now I get to sit on this pretty white couch next to my pretty wittle friends and watch some pretty other people dance! Fierce!" (after going back to the Werk Room following her lip sync with Amanda)

Farewell Message

"BYE ♡ xoxo Dawn ☺"

Trivia

• Dawn is a premier drag figure in Brooklyn. She is close with several New York queens, including Jay Kay from the fifth season of The Boulet Brothers' Dragula, and La Zavaleta from the aforementioned show's fourth season.^{[citation needed]}
• Dawn has been doing drag since July 2018.
• Dawn came out of the closet in her late teens when she was in college.
• Dawn's favorite song is "Yuck" by Charli XCX.
• Dawn's mother taught her the basics of how to sew, and the rest was self-taught.
• Dawn's best friend was the person who introduced her to Drag Race, and was mesmerized by Roxxxy Andrews and her drag transformation.
  • Additionally, Dawn's favorite moment with a RuGirl is when Roxxxy followed her on Instagram and DM'd her after referencing her in Dawn's "Meet the Queens" video.
• Maddelynn Hatter from The Boulet Brothers' Dragula Season 3 made Dawn's wig for her Mother Goose Runway.
• Dawn has said that she considers the "character" of Dawn to be asexual.
• In Episode 10, Dawn has stated she suffers under General Anxiety Disorder, Depressive Tendencies, severe and acute OCD and ADHD.
• Dawn got a degree in Computer Science from NC State University.
• Dawn, like Plasma, Xunami & Hershii, lost all the lip syncs she participated in.
• Dawn and Amanda Tori Meating won the "The BFFs 4ever Award" at the WOWIE Awards at DragCon LA 2024.
• Dawn stated in her Meet the Queens video that she eats a pickle every day, but she later revealed this to be false and completely improvised.

Gallery

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 16

Mini Promo

Alternative Promo

Mug Promo

Behind the Scenes Promo

Countdown Promo

Mini Trailer

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 16 Looks

Promo Look

Empire State Building Look

MET Look

Premiere Look

Confessional Look

Entrance Look

MTV Spring Break Talent Show Look

Ruveal Yourself Look

Ruveal Yourself Look (Reveal)

Mother Goose Look – Cushy Cow

Significant Mother Look – Audrey Hepburn

Call Me Mother/Father Eleganza Look

Everything Every-Cher All at Once Look

Faster Pussycat, Wig, Wig Look

Welcome to the Dollhouse Look – Galactic Empress Edition

I Can Buy Myself Flowers Look

Snatch Game Look – Meghan McCain

Dancing Queens Look – Polka

See You Next Wednesday Look

True Colors Look

Flashback: DragCon 1980 Look

Chain Reaction Look

Unaired Drag Family Resemblance Look – with Mawm

Unaired Fandango Look

Lip Sync LaLaPaRuZa Smackdown Look

Grand Finale Eleganza Look

Videos

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 16

Dawn Season 16 Interview - Entertainment Weekly

S16 E12 “Body” Lipsync

Filmography

TV

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref.
2024	RuPaul's Drag Race (Season 16)	Self	Contestant (Placed 6th)

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