Nina Bo'nina Brown is an American drag queen, performer, makeup artist, and youtuber best known for competing in the ninth season of RuPaul's Drag Race, where she placed sixth.
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What inspired the name 'Nina Bo'nina Brown'?
The name 'Nina Bo'nina Brown' originates from different sources. 'Nina' was selected due to its recurrent appearance in the performer's dreams. 'Bo'nina' was a spontaneous suggestion from a club-goer. The source of 'Brown' remains unspecified.
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What was Nina Bo'nina Brown's ranking in the ninth season of RuPaul's Drag Race?
In the ninth season of RuPaul's Drag Race, Nina Bo'nina Brown, a multifaceted American drag queen, secured the 6th position. Her journey on the show concluded in the 10th episode.
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How does Nina Bo'nina Brown incorporate makeup into her artistry?
Nina Bo'nina Brown's artistry heavily incorporates makeup. She showcases a kabuki style, using makeup to emphasize her eyes. Her makeup expertise was also displayed in 'Hormonal Activity', contributing to the makeup department. Her distinct makeup style was a notable aspect of her performances on RuPaul's Drag Race.
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What is the significance of the name 'Nina' to Nina Bo'nina Brown?
Nina Bo'nina Brown selected 'Nina' as it was a name she was drawn to, repeatedly appearing in her dreams. 'Bo'nina' was spontaneously coined by an individual at a club, while the source of 'Brown' in her name remains unspecified.
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About[]
Drag name origin[]
"Nina Bo'nina Brown" is an alliteration, with "Nina" coming from the fact she was attracted to the name, saying that it kept appearing in her dreams, while "Bo'nina" comes from someone at a club shouting "c'mon Nina Bo'nina!" at her.[3]
Artistry and career[]
Nina is a multifaceted artist, with her makeup being the centerpiece of her artistry. Skillful with illusion, she is able to transform herself into various characters, sometimes using prosthetics or even paper, often blurring the lines between fantasy and reality. From glamorous divas to fantastical creatures, she always serves creative looks. As a performer, she is equally captivating, combining elements of humor and emotion.
She began performing in drag in 2009.[4] In 2013, she started posting videos on YouTube, gaining prominence in the drag community.
In February 2, 2017, she was revealed as one of the Drag Race season nine contestants. Throughout the competition, she showcased talent as a makeup artist and an entertainer, winning the premiere main challenge. However, she often struggled with self-doubt and insecurity, which occasionally affected her performance in challenges and interactions with fellow contestants. After three lip syncs for her life, she was eliminated in the tenth episode.
Track Records[]
| Statistics | USA Season 9 |
|---|---|
| Ranking: | 6th Place |
| Maxi Challenges Won: | 1 (Ep. 1) |
| Mini Challenges Won: | 0 |
| Times as Team Captain: | 1 (Ep. 2) |
| Times in Bottom: | 3 (Eps. 7, 9, 10) |
| Episode Eliminated: | Episode 10 |
Memorable Quotes[]
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9[]
- "♪ I'm Nina Bo'nina Banana Fofana Osama Bin Laden Brown! Boom boom boom boom ♪" (entrance quote)
- "Somebody has to be the messy one"
- "Lady Gaga is really living for my foolishness"
- "I should've been Blac Chyna"
- "I don't see it for me, but okay" (about playing Khloe Kardashian)
- "My ankle was hurting, but it magically feels better" (joking about Eureka! disqualification due to a knee injury)
- "Can I just wallow in my depression?"
- "Does it matter? Did I win?" (as Jasmine Masters in Snatch Game)
- "I've got something to say" (as Jasmine Masters in Snatch Game)
- "I don't own a cat, they sense evil" (as Jasmine Masters in Snatch Game)
- "What's your name baby?" (to Fortune Feimster, during the "Michelle Visage Roast")
- "You are a whooooole lotta woman, aren't you?" (to Fortune Feimster, during the "Michelle Visage Roast")
- "I almost just want to stand on stage and point, and do a Charlie number" (referring to her lip sync against Shea Couleé)
- "Sue me" (exit quote)
Farewell Message[]
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9[]
"Debbie Downer is gone. SUE ME! Shae Coulee hope you struggle cleaning this LOL. Love you all ♡"
Trivia[]
- She started performing in drag in 2009.[4]
- In 2018, she was sponsored by MAC Cosmetics to review and promote the 2018 Aaliyah collection.[6]
- She dressed as a humanoid zebra for a Paper magazine issue, modeling for Gypsy Sport's Fall 2018 campaign.[7]
- In 2019, she modeled for Gypsy Sport's Spring 2019 campaign.[8]
- She's a fan of Chucky.[9]
- She's a gamer.
- She was the makeup artist for some of Phi Phi O'Hara's looks in O'Hara's "365 Days of Drag" project.[10]
- She auditioned from seasons five to eight.[11]
- She stated not being cast played a role in her depression and anxiety.[12]
- On her YouTube channel she does makeup tutorials, spoofs, reviews and gameplays, sometimes also showing her illustration and lip sync skills.
- She reviews Drag Race, Dragula, and Painted with Raven episodes in her Rawview series.
- On top of that, she also does interviews and review episodes with drag artists from RuPaul's Drag Race, Dragula, and others.
- She was the first queen to do a full body painting for a promo.
- She was followed by ChelseaBoy and Maddy Morphosis.
- She shares the same name as Nina Flowers and Nina West.
- She is the first Nina eliminated in the makeover challenge.
- Out of three Ninas to compete on Drag Race, she is the only one to win a lip sync.
- She shares the same birthday as fellow season nine contestant Charlie Hides.
- Her lip sync against Valentina was listed as number one moment from ten season nine moments by MsMojo.[13]
- The lip sync was also listed as one of the most shocking moments of the show by RuPaul.
- She is the sixth contestant to win the first challenge of her season and not make it to the finals after Morgan McMichaels on season two, Manila Luzon and Latrice Royale in All Stars 1, BenDeLaCreme on season six and All Stars 3, and Roxxxy Andrews in All Stars 2.
- She was followed by Aja on All Stars 3, Mayhem Miller on season ten, India Ferrah in All Stars 5, Denali on season 13, Yara Sofia on All Stars 6, and Kornbread "The Snack" Jeté on season 14.
- She is the only season nine contestant to lip sync for her life three times.
- She is the former drag mother of Season 17 contestant Lucky Starzzz.[14]
Gallery[]
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9[]
Mini Promo
Mini Trailer
Miss Congeniality Candidate Promo
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9 Looks[]
Original Promo Look
Promo Look
Premiere Look
Confessional Look
Entrance Look
Hometown Look
Gaga Look
White Party Look
Princess Fantasy Look
Naughty Nighty Look
Selfie with Pit Crew Mini Challenge Look
Faux Fur Look
Snatch Game Look (Jasmine Masters)
Night of 1000 Madonnas: Part 2 Look
Big Hair Everywhere Look
Michelle Visage Roast Look
Original Club Kid Couture Look
Club Kid Couture Look
Makeover Look (with Aaron as Ariana Bo'nina Brown)
Unaired Rainbow-She-Better-Do Look
Unaired Sexy Unicorn Look
Unaired Best Drag Look
Reunion Look
Finale Red Carpet Look
Finale Look
Filmography[]
TV[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | RuPaul's Drag Race | Herelf (contestant) | Season 9 |
| Untucked | Herelf (contestant) | Season 9 | |
| The Real Housewives of Atlanta | Herself | Season 10, Episode 1 |
Web series[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Drag Queen Carpool | Herelf | |
| Drag Makeup Tutorial | Herself | ||
| Hey Qween! | Herself | ||
| Whatcha Packin' | Herself | ||
| Queen to Queen | Herself | With Aja | |
| 2018 | Fashion Photo RuView | Herself (co-host) | 4 episodes |
| 2019 | Reading Queens | Herself | |
| How to Makeup | Herself | ||
| 2019–present | Rawview | Herself (host) | Nina's YouTube channel |
| 2020 | Brunch with Tiffany | Herself | Season 3, Episode 6 |
External Links[]
References[]
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| Winner | Sasha Velour |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd: Peppermint • 3rd & 4th: Shea Couleé & Trinity Taylor |
| Other Contestants | 5th: Alexis Michelle • 6th: Nina Bo'nina Brown • 7th: Valentina (Miss Congeniality) • 8th: Farrah Moan • 9th: Aja • 10th: Cynthia Lee Fontaine • 11th: Eureka (Departed) • 12th: Charlie Hides • 13th: Kimora Blac • 14th: Jaymes Mansfield |
| Host | RuPaul |
| Judges | RuPaul • Michelle Visage • Carson Kressley • Ross Mathews |
| Pit Crew | Jason Carter • Miles Davis Moody • Bryce Eilenberg |