Angeria Paris VanMicheals is an American drag performer and one of the contestants of the fourteenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race.
Angeria later returned as a Lip-Sync Assassin in All Stars 8. She lost her lip-sync to Kandy Muse.
About
This southern belle from ATL will light up any room with her charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent. An old-school pageant queen, "Angie" is here to serve fierce fashion and face with a country charm you can't help but fall in love with.[6]
Drag Name Origin
Angeria got her first name from a girl she went to college with. Her name was Angera, but to make it fancier, she added an "I" before the "A".[7]
Track Record(s)
| Statistics | USA Season 14 |
|---|---|
| Ranking: | 3rd-5th Place |
| Maxi Challenges Won: | 2 (Eps. 2, 4) |
| Mini Challenges Won: | 1 (Ep. 2) |
| Times as Team Captain: | 0 |
| Times in Bottom: | 2 (Eps. 10, 14) |
| Episode Eliminated: | Episode 16 |
Memorable Quotes
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 14
- "The name's Angeria, but you can call me Angie. Now, let's make it shake, honey!" (entrance quote)
- "I am the southern belle from ATL."
- "I'll ballad you to death."
- "I feel like I'm watching a clown at a birthday party, and I mean that in the best way. I mean that in the best way, because that's what she's going for... I think." (about Daya Betty's talent show)
- ”You gonna make me knock you right on up outta this chair.” (to Lady Camden after jokingly mocking her accent)
- "Look on the bright side! You've really grown... a lot!" (to Deja in the acting challenge)
- "Let me tell you something, you ugly bitch." (to Deja in the acting challenge)
- "This is not RuPaul's Southern Hospitality Race!" (in the acting challenge)
- "Girl, the only fur I see, bitch, is the fur on your legs, bitch." (to Kerri about her Chaps on the Runway outfit)
- "Daya Betty. Condragulations, my dear! You are America's Next... Crystal Methyd." (to Daya Betty in Reading is Fundamental)
- "Lady Camel Toe. Next time you wanna be masculine on the runway, leave the moustache at home; your jawline is enough." (to Lady Camden in Reading is Fundamental)
- ”♪ Check! From the country to the silver screen, it’s Angie bitch, livin’ out my dreams. I was always taught to walk with grace. Confidence, poise and tons of face. I’ve never been afraid to live out loud, just wanted to make my daddy proud. And at the end of the day I'ma always slay, never let a bitch take my shine away! ♪" (Verse in Catwalk)
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 8
- "Oh, I'm back! I'm home!" (Lip Sync Assassin entrance quote)
Extras
- "I think when people first meet me, I think they say 'oh my god, he is so lovely', and then I open my mouth, and then they say 'this bitch is country as hell'."
- "Girl, I'm on Drag Race. Sounds good when I say it too."
- "There are a lot of strange things about me... yeah. Those things will be left for behind closed doors conversations, mhm."
- "Don't need to hire you no makeup artist or nothing! I mean I would charge for it, you know, don't nothing come cheap."
- "Lord, have mercy... Lord, if you are there, just know that I do not want to go home first." (after being asked what she's most scared of in the competition)
Farewell Message
N/A
Trivia
- Angeria first started watching RuPaul's Drag Race on the fourth episode of the first season, after her friend told her about the show on the school bus.[8]
- Angeria worked full-time as an Uber driver for two years prior to appearing on RuPaul's Drag Race, and worked overtime to finance her runway package after finding out she was cast on the show.[9]
- Angeria's first drag name was Malayshia Ray Payne.[10]
- Angeria is the third queen of the entire franchise to win both the mini and main challenge of her premiere episode, after Raja on Season 3 and BenDeLaCreme on All Stars 3.
- Angeria is the ninth African-American contestant to win the second episode in consecutive seasons, after Shangela (in AS3), The Vixen (in S10), Monét X Change (in AS4), Yvie Oddly (in S11), Jaida Essence Hall (in S12), Shea Couleé (in AS5), Symone (in S13) and Ra'Jah O'Hara (in AS6).
- Angeria was the first queen to win two challenges on Season 14.
- Angeria is the first queen on Season 14 to win both a mini and maxi challenge in the same episode.
- Angeria is the fifth contestant to impersonate a previous contestant on Snatch Game, after Max and Violet Chachki on Season 7, and Aja and Nina Bo'nina Brown on Season 9.
- Angeria is the second RuGirl to have "Paris" as a drag middle name, after Mariah Paris Balenciaga, though there is no relation between the two.
- Angeria along with Bosco and Daya Betty are the first to be part of a triple elimination in the finale. Resulting in Angeria’s placement being 3rd/4th/5th.
- Angeria is Tamisha Iman's drag granddaughter.[11]
- Angeria is the second Season 14 queen to return as a Lip Sync Assassin on All Stars 8, following Jasmine Kennedie who returned in the previous episode in a lip sync against Jimbo.
Gallery
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 14
Mini Promo
Promo Banner
Mug Promo
Mini Trailer
Tic Tac Bowl Photoshoot
Tic Tac Bowl Photoshoot
Tic Tac Bowl Photoshoot
Tic Tac Bowl Photoshoot
#TeamAngeria Promo
#TeamAngeria Promo
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 14 Looks
Promo Look
Cast RuVeal Look
Confessional Look
Entrance Look
The Charisma Nerve and Talent Show Look
Sickening Signature Drag Look
Red Hot Resort Look
Evening Wear: Why It Gotta Be White? Look
Red, White & Blue Bridal Couture Look
Night of a Thousand JLo's Look
Spring Has Sprung Look
Glamazon Primetime Look
Chaps on the Runway Look
Heart On Look
Shoulder Pads Look
Bubble Wrap Look
Snatch Game Look – Tammie Brown
Holy Couture Look
Lip Sync LaLaPaRuZa Smackdown Look
Moulin Ru: The Rusical Look – Charisma
Mirror, Mirror Look
The Ross Mathews Roast Look
Tutu Much Look
Catwalk Look
You're a Winner Baby Look
Reunion Look
Viva Drag Vegas Look
Showgirl Showdown Look
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 8
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 8 Looks
Lip Sync Assassin Look
Videos
Meet The Queens S14 - Angeria Paris VanMicheals
S14 E2 Big Opening No 2 Talent Show Challenge
S14 E4 She's A Super Tease Acting Challenge
S14 E11 “Radio” Lip Sync
S14 E11 “Love Don't Cost A Thing” Lip Sync
S14 E14 “Catwalk” Performance
Season 14 Finalists Address Their Younger Selves
S14 E14 “Telephone” Lip Sync
Angeria Paris VanMicheals' “Check My Track Record” Performance
Whatcha Packin’ Angeria Paris VanMicheals
AS8 E6 “I'm Not Perfect But I'm Perfect for You” Lip Sync
Filmography
TV
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | RuPaul's Drag Race (Season 14) | Self | Contestant (Placed 3rd/4th/5th) | [12] |
| RuPaul's Drag Race Untucked (Season 13) | ||||
| 2023 | RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (Season 8) | Lip Sync Assassin (Ep. 6) |
External Links
References
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| Winner | Willow Pill |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd: Lady Camden • 3rd, 4th, & 5th: Angeria Paris VanMicheals • Bosco • Daya Betty |
| Other Contestants | 6th & 7th: DeJa Skye & Jorgeous • 8th: Jasmine Kennedie • 9th: Kerri Colby • 10th: Maddy Morphosis • 11th: Orion Story • 12th: Kornbread "The Snack" Jeté (Departed & Miss Congeniality) • 13th: Alyssa Hunter • 14th: June Jambalaya |
| Judges | RuPaul • Michelle Visage • Carson Kressley • Ross Mathews |
| Pit Crew | Bruno Carvalho • Bryce Eilenberg • Calixto Quan |