Isis Avis Loren is a drag performer and one of the contestants of the third season of RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under.
Isis would later be crowned Down Under's Next Drag Superstar at the finale.
On October 25, 2024, Isis Avis Loren was revealed to be one of the regular judges and mentors on the fourth season of Drag Race Down Under.[3]
About[]
Known for her high fashion gowns, and gorgeous looks, all custom couture creations made by her and worn by many queens. Isis Van Loren took Best Costumier and Miss Congeniality at the Melbourne Drag Awards in 2019.[4]
Drag Name Origin[]
"Isis" comes from the Egyptian god. "Avis" is combination of her grandmothers' names, Angela and Mavis. "Loren" comes from the Italian actress Sophia Loren.[5]
Track Records[]
| Seasons Competed: | Down Under Season 3 |
|---|---|
| Ranking: | 1st Place (Winner) |
| Maxi Challenges Won: | 3 (Eps. 2, 6, 7) |
| Mini Challenges Won: | 0 |
| Times as Team Captain: | 1 (Ep. 3) |
| Times in Bottom Two: | 0 |
| Episode Eliminated: | N/A |
Memorable Quotes[]
RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under Season 3[]
- “The goddess is here." (entrance line)
- "Amyl is just dazed and confused, Ivory’s glazed and confused, Gabriella’s just confused."
- "♪ Isis on the runway singing my song, queer love showed me where I belong, wear my pride just like fashion, full of love, heart, and passion! ♪" (Mardi Gras verse)
- "I’m feeling just okay. I didn’t win last week, but I think I’m okay. I think I’m okay. I’m pretty sure I’m okay. I’m okay. I’m good. Yeah, I’m good."
- "All right, let’s get this over with. I’ve gotta take a leak."
- "You can’t put that through the machine, it is far too thick. We usually like it thick, but not in this case."
- "I’ve been acting for years straight. Not very well, not convincingly, but I’ve done it."
- "Sacrilege, I know."
- "Melts the cockles of my heart."
- "Airy fairy crystal queen who is trying to make a buck."
- "I earned my money the old-fashioned way- I killed my husband." (as Dame Shazza in Fake Housewives of Down Under)
- "I have left blood all over this runway, because what? I killed it."
- "Call me, Adam."
- "♪ Look at this face, gonna run this town. I can beat a mug and sew you a gown. Mostly sweet, but a little bit spicy. When the race gets hot, I'll always be icy! ♪" (verse in BMX Bitches)
- "♪ Fashion queen and sexy lady. Italiana crazy. Found my way, now it's your turn my baby. Love who you are, be the love in all you do. Born from a star as a star is born in you! ♪" (verse in Crying On The Dance Floor)
Trivia[]
- Isis is the first Down Under winner who doesn't have any relations with House of Drag.
- Isis is the second queen to participate in Drag Race and be named Isis/Icesis after Icesis Couture.
- Coincidentally, both Isis and Icesis Couture on Canada vs the World placed in the top for portraying Donatella Versace on Snatch Game while another queen (Rita Menu and Stephanie Prince respectively) was eliminated for portraying Cardi B.
- Moreover, both Isis and Icesis won their respective original seasons.
- Isis, along with Flor, Gabriella Labucci and Hollywould Star, is scheduled to be an opening act for the Werq The World Tour in Australia.[6]
- Isis is the first contestant on RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under to make it to the finale without being in the bottom.
- She is also the first RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under contestant to never place below safe.
- Isis is the fourth contestant on RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under to have 3 maxi challenge wins, after Scarlet Adams on Season 1, and Spankie Jackzon and Hannah Conda on Season 2
- She is Drag Race's first Australian winner.
- Isis is the drag mother of Drag Race Down Under (Season 4) contestant, Max Drag Queen.
Gallery[]
RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under Season 3[]
Mini Promo
#TeamIsis Promo
Winner Congratulatory Post
RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under Season 3 Looks[]
Promo Look
Confessional Look
Entrance Look
Mardi Gras Look
Somewhere Under the Rainbow Look
Muriel's Bedding Look
Fake Housewife Look
Bad Girls Gone Bad Look
Snatch Game Look – Donatella Versace
Night of a Thousand Kylie Minogue's Look
Fuchsia? I Don't Even Know Her Look
Drag Brunch Talent Show Look
Not in My Backyard Barbecue Look
Drag Family Resemblance: Doggy Style Look – with Venus Tina Loren and Neptune
Crying on the Dancefloor Look
Finale Eleganza Extravaganza Look
Filmography[]
TV[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under (Season 3) | Self | Contestant (Placed 1st) | [1] |
External Links[]
References[]
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| Winner | Isis Avis Loren |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd: Gabriella Labucci • 3rd: Flor |
| Other Contestants | 4th: Hollywould Star • 5th: Bumpa Love • 6th: Ashley Madison • 7th: Rita Menu • 8th: Ivanna Drink • 9th: Ivory Glaze • 10th: Amyl |
| Host | RuPaul |
| Judges | Michelle Visage • Rhys Nicholson • RuPaul |
| Pit Crew | Alejandro Taufaeteau • Ben Payne • Rod Tian • Sean Walters • Tinashe Chinyanganya |
| Winner | Lazy Susan |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd & 3rd: Mandy Moobs & Vybe • 4th: Freya Armani |
| Other Contestants | 5th: Nikita Iman • 6th: Max Drag Queen • 7th: Brenda Bressed • 8th: Lucina Innocence • 9th: Karna Ford • 10th: Olivia Dreams |
| Host | Michelle Visage |
| Judges | Isis Avis Loren • Kita Mean • Michelle Visage • Rhys Nicholson • Spankie Jackzon |
| Mentors | Isis Avis Loren • Kita Mean • Spankie Jackzon |
| Pit Crew | TBA |