Karna Ford is a Filipino Australian drag performer and one of the contestants on the fourth season of Drag Race Down Under.
About[]
Known for her high energy performance style and sassy attitude, Sydney’s dancing diva can be found jumping off stages and doing the splits. One of the newest queens on the scene, she has quickly become well known with a recent highlight being winning Sydney’s Slay 2 Stay competition. Karna was also a special guest performer at the opening ceremonies for Sydney World Pride, and recently appeared in Jessica Mauboy’s latest music video, “Right here, right now” and on the TV series NCIS Sydney. She would like to incorporate more of her Filipino culture into her performances and travel internationally with drag.[3]
Drag Name Origin[]
Her drag name is a pun on "can't afford".[4] Karna explains her drag name comes from her "being that broke ass bitch. I was that girl that couldn't afford anything, and I always got my friends to buy me drinks at the club."[1]
Track Records[]
| Seasons Competed: | Down Under Season 4 |
|---|---|
| Ranking: | 9th Place |
| Maxi Challenges Won: | 0 |
| Mini Challenges Won: | 0 |
| Times as Team Captain: | 0 |
| Times in Bottom Two: | 2 (Eps. 1, 3) |
| Episode Eliminated: | Episode 3 |
Memorable Quotes[]
Drag Race Down Under Season 4[]
- "What's two plus two? Foreskin." (entrance quote)
- "♪ So if he's got the beacon, I'll give it to him all the time. My kitty hits the floor for a nickel and a dime. He's got to have a job and he has to have a car. And if you can't afford, sorry beggars who you are. ♪" (Verse in Mr Right)
Farewell Message[]
TBA
Trivia[]
- Karna is the first queen in Drag Race Down Under herstory to...
- Be part of a double shantay, alongside Lucina Innocence.
- Lose a bottom 3 lip sync for your life.
Gallery[]
Drag Race Down Under Season 4[]
Drag Race Down Under Season 4 Looks[]
Filmography[]
TV[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Drag Race Down Under (Season 4) | Self | Contestant (Placed 9th) |
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| 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 |