Mirage Amuro, known simply as Mirage on the show, is an American drag performer and one of the contestants on the sixteenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race.
On March 3, 2025, Mirage was announced as one of the seven queens to appear in the second season of RuPaul's Drag Race Live Untucked.
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What is the origin of Mirage's drag name?
The drag name 'Mirage' originates from the antagonist in the movie 'The Incredibles'. The additional name 'Amuro' is a tribute to Namie Amuro, a retired Japanese singer who is highly regarded by Mirage's drag mother.
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Who is Mirage's drag mother's favorite singer?
The favorite singer of Mirage's drag mother is Namie Amuro, a retired singer from Japan.
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How does Mirage's character in RuPaul's Drag Race relate to the antagonist of The Incredibles?
The character Mirage in RuPaul's Drag Race is named after the antagonist from The Incredibles. Competing in the show's sixteenth season, her entrance quote, 'I hope you trash bags are ready to lose!' reflects her bold persona. However, she didn't secure any victories in maxi or mini challenges and was eliminated in episode four.
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Drag Name Origin[]
Her drag name comes from Mirage, an antagonist of the movie The Incredibles.[5] "Amuro" is a direct reference to retired Japanese ex-singer Namie Amuro, who is her drag mother's favorite singer.[6]
Track Records[]
| Statistics | USA Season 16 |
|---|---|
| Ranking: | 13th Place |
| Maxi Challenges Won: | 0 |
| Mini Challenges Won: | 0 |
| Times as Team Captain: | 0 |
| Times in Bottom: | 1 (Ep. 4) |
| Episode Eliminated: | Episode 4 |
Memorable Quotes[]
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 16[]
- "I hope you trash bags are ready to lose!" (entrance quote)
- "I am feeling like a bad bitch because I just called everyone trash. I hear the whispers and I am choosing not to address them."
- "She's such a bitch!" (In her Talent Show)
- "Cause I'm not that nice, and I'm not your sis!" (In her Talent Show)
- "You think I'm a bitch? Well you're not that wrong. I put your man on a leash, cause all men are dogs! I'm kind of a bitch, yeah, the boys all know. Quien es ella? The queen of mean, maldita perra." (In her Talent Show)
- ”Go ahead, get rude, call me a bitch, I'll call you a dude. Chill, I'll never put my hands on you, I'll call up Anetra, she'll chop you in two!” (In her Talent Show)
- "I had no idea that was her whole name. Amanda Tori Meating? That's hilarious, I think I like her more now."
- "Oh, we are lipsyncing this week, bitch."
- "And she's not joking, bitch!" (talking about Nymphia saying how she wants "milk" in Spanish)
- "Baa baa black sheep, have you any wool? Yes girl, yes girl, three bags full!"
- "You did say the same thing that we have said to her!"
- "My first choice was gonna be Plasma, but I knew she was gonna pick some dumb ass song." (referring to her choice of Hershii during the LaLaPaRuza)
Farewell Message[]
"Looks Like the Trash bag Lost 💋 LoL ♡ Mirage"
Trivia[]
- Her drag mother did her makeup for the first time ever and after looking at herself in the mirror for the first time she liked it so much that she started doing drag.[6]
- Alexis Mateo and Anetra helped Mirage get ready for the show giving her advice and also working on her wardrobe.[6]
- Mirage dropped out of ballet school because of the age gap with the other students (most students were freshmen and she was 19).[6]
- Mirage is a drag sister of Anetra.[7]
- Interestingly, Anetra placed second while Mirage was eliminated second on the respective seasons they competed in.
- Mirage got a call from the producers to compete on All Stars Season 10, but she declined the offer.[citation needed]
- She was allegedly replaced by Lydia B Kollins.[citation needed]
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)
Ruveal Yourself Look (2nd Reveal)
Mother Goose Look – Baa Baa Black Sheep
Significant Mother Look – La Llorona
Call Me Mother/Father Eleganza Look
Everything Every-Cher All at Once Look
Unaired Faster Pussycat, Wig, Wig Look
Unaired I Can Buy Myself Flowers Look
Unaired Chain Reaction Look
Unaired Fandango Look
Lip Sync LaLaPaRuZa Smackdown Look
Grand Finale Eleganza Look
Videos[]
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 16[]
Mirage Season 16 Interview - Entertainment Weekly
S16 E4 “Dark Lady” Lipsync
Whatcha Packin’ Mirage
Filmography[]
TV[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | RuPaul's Drag Race (Season 16) | Self | Contestant (Placed 13th) |
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| Winner | Nymphia Wind |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd: Sapphira Cristál (Miss Congeniality) • 3rd: Plane Jane |
| Other Contestants | 4th: Q • 5th: Morphine Love Dion (Queen of SDADHH) • 6th: Dawn • 7th: Mhi'ya Iman Le'Paige • 8th: Plasma • 9th: Xunami Muse (Miss Congeniality) • 10th: Megami • 11th: Geneva Karr • 12th: Amanda Tori Meating (Golden Boot Award) • 13th: Mirage • 14th: Hershii LiqCour-Jeté |
| Host | RuPaul |
| Judges | RuPaul • Michelle Visage • Carson Kressley • Ross Mathews • Ts Madison |
| Pit Crew | Bruno Carvalho • Bryce Eilenberg • Asaf Goren • Jesse Pattison • Calixto Quan |