La Kahena is a Tunisian-French drag performer and one of the contestants of the first season of Drag Race France.
On June 26, 2024, La Kahena was announced as one of the contestants of the second season of Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs The World.
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What does La Kahena's name mean in Arabic?
In Arabic, La Kahena translates to witch, priestess, prophetess, or diviner. This name mirrors her persona as a blend of woman and goddess-warrior, inspired by nature's beauty and historical queens.
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What are La Kahena's main inspirations?
La Kahena, a goddess-warrior figure, is inspired by nature's beauty and historical queens, both real and fictional. Her name in Arabic signifies a witch, priestess, prophetess, or diviner, infusing her character with mystique.
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What season of Drag Race France did La Kahena compete in?
La Kahena, a Tunisian-French drag performer, participated in the inaugural season of Drag Race France.
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What is unique about La Kahena's drag persona?
La Kahena, a Tunisian-French drag performer, embodies a unique persona that blends elements of a woman and a goddess-warrior. Her Arabic name signifies a witch or a diviner, adding a mystical element to her character. She draws inspiration from nature and historical queens, real or fictional. Additionally, she is noted for her ability to 'read the future in balls'. Notably, she is the first Tunisian-origin contestant in the Drag Race franchise.
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How did La Kahena represent Tunisia in international drag competitions?
La Kahena, a Tunisian-born drag performer, marked Tunisia's presence in international drag competitions as a contestant in the inaugural season of Drag Race France. She began her drag career in 2016, after relocating to France at 19, distinguishing herself as the first Drag Race participant of Tunisian descent.
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Drag Name Origin[]
"Beautiful. Violent. Vulgar... La Kahena is a creature that is half woman and half goddess-warrior. In Arabic, her name means witch, priestess, prophetess or diviner. She will haunt your nights and your dreams. Her inspirations are the beauty of nature (animals, plants, elements, etc.) and history, through the queens that this world has known (fictional or not). Fun fact, she reads the future in the balls."[5]
Track Records[]
| Seasons Competed: | France Season 1 | Canada vs The World Season 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ranking: | 10th Place | 9th Place |
| Maxi Challenges Won: | 0 | 0 |
| Mini Challenges Won: | 0 | 0 |
| Times as Team Captain: | 0 | 0 |
| Times in Bottom Two: | 1 (Ep. 1) | 1 (Ep. 1) |
| Episode Eliminated: | Episode 1 | Episode 1 |
Memorable Quotes[]
Drag Race France Season 1[]
- "Maman m'a toujours dit on ne joue pas avec le feu. Mais maman... je suis le feu!" (entrance quote)
- "Mais le drag, ça m'a un peu sauvé la vie aussi, je pense".
- "La Kahena, c'est le psy de Malek, c'est ça ouais".
Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs The World Season 2[]
- "Salam alaikum, world! I'm La Kahena, and I cannot do worse than the first time around, so, let's go!"
- "En anglais, s'il vous plaît. (entrance quote)
- Tynomi: "How was your time on your season?"
- Kahena: "Short."
- "Salam alaikum, bonjour! I'm Kahena from Paris, mon amour! I just tucked my Eiffel Tower, and now your pants are on fire! Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir? Of course you do, cause I'm the star. You can call me égérie, oui, oui, oui, oui, French royalty! Versailles, Versailles, getting me high, Brooke Lynn, Brooke Lynn, getting me Hytes, mama, mama, look what you've done! All those bitches gone!"
- "Oh, uh, Drag Race Abu Dhabi, call me." (exit quote)
Farewell Message[]
Drag Race France Season 1[]
"Bisous❤️ on s'appelle on se fait une raclette ! Bertha + Soa❤️ it's yours."
Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs The World Season 2[]
"Twice the Porkchop But 1 new family Love you sisters Enjoy ❤️"
Trivia[]
- La Kahena was born in Tunisia, but moved to France at the age of 19.[6]
- This makes her the first contestant in the Drag Race franchise to be of Tunisian origin.
- La Kahena started doing drag in May 2016.[7]
- La Kahena's favorite Drag Race contestants are winners Sasha Velour and Bob The Drag Queen.[7]
- For Snatch Game, La Kahena planned to portray Louis IX.[8]
- La Kahena was asked to audition for Season 2 of Queen of the Universe.[9]
- La Kahena is the first contestant on Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs The World to be originally from a Francophone nation.
- La Kahena and Gothy Kendoll have one thing in common:
- La Kahena is the second Porkchop queen to return to compete to a Vs The World Season after Gothy Kendoll who appeared on "UK vs The World" Season 2.
- Coincidentally, they were both also in the bottom 2 for episode 1 of their respective Vs The World seasons
- La Kahena is the second Porkchop queen to return to compete to a Vs The World Season after Gothy Kendoll who appeared on "UK vs The World" Season 2.
- La Kahena is the first contestant to compete in two different countries of Drag Race and be judged by only previous RuPaul's Drag Race contestants.
- La Kahena is the first contestant to place last on two different seasons.
- La Kahena's wishlist for Drag Race France All Stars 1 is Kam Hugh, Elips, Mami Watta, Cookie Kunty, Misty Phoenix, Ruby On The Nail, and Perseo.[10]
- La Kahena has stated she would love to return for another season of Drag Race.[11]
- La Kahena's top 4 French queens are Le Filip, Moon, Meduza and herself.[12]
Gallery[]
Drag Race France Season 1[]
Mini Promo
Alternate Promo
Alternate Promo
Mug Promo
Drag Race France Season 1 Looks[]
Promo Look
Confessional Look
Entrance Look
Talent Show Look
Liberté, Égalité,
Jean Paul Gaultier Look
Jean Paul Gaultier Look
Unaired Dites-le Avec des Fleurs Look
Unaired Ma France à Moi Look
Unaired French Clichés Look
Unaired Snatch Game Look
Unaired Lendemain de Soirée Look
Unaired Haute Couture Look
Unaired Un Air de Famille Look
Dragnifique Look
Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs The World Season 2[]
Mini Promo
Alternate Promo
Alternate Promo
Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs The World Season 2 Looks[]
Promo Look
Confessional Look
Entrance Look
Wonders of the World Look
Episode 1 LSFYL Look
Unaired Mother Nature Look
Unaired The Robots Have Taken Over Look
Unaired Razzle Dazzle Look
Unaired Summer of '69 Look
Crown Me Look
Filmography[]
TV[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Drag Race France (Season 1) | Self | Contestant (Placed 10th) | |
| 2024 | Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs The World (Season 2) | Self | Contestant (Placed 9th) |
Discography[]
| Year | Title | Artwork |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | BOPulence | 
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| Winner | Paloma |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd & 3rd: La Grande Dame & Soa de Muse |
| Other Contestants | 4th: Lolita Banana • 5th: La Big Bertha • 6th: Elips (Miss Sympathie) • 7th: Kam Hugh • 8th: La Briochée • 9th: Lova Ladiva • 10th: La Kahena |
| Host | Nicky Doll |
| Judges | Daphné Bürki • Kiddy Smile • Nicky Doll |
| Pit Crew | Clyde Devoh • Jérôme Prun • Lazaro Cuervo Costa • Pierre-Antoine Brunet • Simon Vendeme • Yassin Chekkouh |
| Winner | Lemon |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd: Alexis Mateo • 3rd/4th: Cheryl & Kennedy Davenport |
| Other Contestants | 5th: Miss Fiercalicious • 6th: Eureka! (Miss Congeniality) • 7th: Tynomi Banks • 8th: Le Fil • 9th: La Kahena |
| Host | Brooke Lynn Hytes |
| Judges | Brad Goreski • Brooke Lynn Hytes • Traci Melchor |
| Pit Crew | TBA |