Pythia (EL: Πυθία) is a Greek-Canadian drag performer and one of the contestants of the second season of Canada's Drag Race.
On July 15, 2024, it was announced that Pythia would return to compete on the first season of RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars.[8]
About
Pythia is a queen who blends historical and mythical elements into her drag, creating a unique and captivating style. Known for her creativity and attention to detail, she brings a fresh perspective to the competition. Pythia aims to impress the global audience with her innovative approach to drag.[9]
Drag Name Origin
"I am named Pythia after the ancient Greek oracle of the God of Art, Apollo! She was a very respectable and powerful woman of her time and I really wanted to embody everything she stands for with my drag art."[2]
Track Records
| Seasons Competed: | Canada Season 2 | Global All Stars Season 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Ranking: | 2nd/3rd Place (Runner-Up) |
7th Place |
| Maxi Challenges Won: | 2 (Eps. 2, 8) | 1 (Ep. 3) |
| Mini Challenges Won: | 0 | 0 |
| Times as Team Captain: | 0 | 0 |
| Times in Bottom Two: | 0 | 1 (Ep. 8) |
| Episode Eliminated: | Episode 10 | Episode 8 |
Memorable Quotes
Canada's Drag Race Season 2
- "Let's have tzatziki, motherfucker." (Entrance Quote)
- "It doesn't matter how they say it, as long as they get out of my way, because that crown is mine."
- "It's Ru-motherfucking-Paul. She's talking to me right now, What?"
- "Hi Jane Lynch, I love your work." (as Grimes)
- "I named him after my Wi-Fi password." (as Grimes)
- "I gave birth to an external disk drive." (as Grimes)
- "Nuts and bolts - that's all he poops." (as Grimes)
- "Honey, this is the apocalypse, baby!" (as Grimes)
- "It is me who causes my most problems in my life."
- "You must kill her!"
- "♪ You had the wickedest bitch of the Wild Wild West. Now you want me back? Boy, I couldn't care less. You messed with the bull, you'll get the horns. So go cry about it to your other hoes. Didn't see my light, the magic's fading. The spell is broken, tired of waiting. Now's the time I put myself on top. Time to say, goodbye flop! ♪" (Verse in Bye Flop)
- "You're not laughing? Well, you know what? We weren't laughing with your Snatch Game either."
- "Celine Dion? More like: 'Celine Be-gone'".
- "I just wanna crawl under my big bustle and just stay there."
- "If I'm gonna lip-sync tonight, they should be worried. I have four legs, I can trip a bitch."
- "Does it look like a turkey?"
- "I'm so sorry. I'm pulling a Gia." (upon winning the main challenge in Episode 8)
- "He's a lizard person. I know it." (about Hollywood Jade)
- "I would pray for relief or of my miracle to be fixed somehow. And I wish I could grab my younger self on the shoulder and shake him and be like: 'Your prayers are not being answered because there is absolutely nothing wrong with you." (when talking about her journey to get to the finale)
- "♪ P-Y-T-H-I-A, it's pronounced Pythia and I'm here to slay. Abra Cadabra. Magical, mystical. Grecian goddess, I am irresistible. Cutest witch around with a burning passion. She kooky, she spooky, but she's making it fashion. The sky's the limit? Well honey, you're wrong. 'Cause I've climbed the limits, and I've gone beyond. Don't fit in your boxes, labels, or rules. Gender is over, deal with it fools. North, South, East, West. I rule them all, 'cause I am the best! ♪" (Verse in Queen of the North)
RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars Season 1
- "I mean, you created something gorgeous from absolute scratch, which is... more than some other girls." (when throwing shade at Tessa about her "International Queen of Mystery" runway look)
Trivia
- Pythia was born and raised in Greece then moved to Montréal, Quebec at the age of 14.[5][10]
- After graduating high school, she then moved to Regina, Saskatchewan to attend the Regina School of Theatre before returning to Montréal.[11]
- This makes her the first contestant on Canada's Drag Race to represent Saskatchewan, albeit by way of Quebec.
- After graduating high school, she then moved to Regina, Saskatchewan to attend the Regina School of Theatre before returning to Montréal.[11]
- Pythia's favorite song to lip-sync to is "Violence" by Grimes.[12]
- Pythia once posted an impersonation of Miley Cyrus online, which Miley loved so much that she sent her a DM and reposted the video.[13]
- Pythia is the first contestant to win a Rusical on Canada's Drag Race.
- Pythia is the second contestant on Canada's Drag Race to make it to the finale without placing in the bottom two, after Scarlett BoBo.
- In every episode that Pythia won a Maxi Challenge, Icesis Couture was in the bottom two.
- The outfit that Pythia wore for the Season 2 reunion was actually a mini challenge outfit because production told the Top 4 that they were preparing for a mini challenge, yet when they arrived on the Main Stage, it turned out to be a reunion.[11]
- Pythia is bisexual.[14]
Gallery
Canada's Drag Race Season 2
Mini Promo
Mini Promo
Alternate Promo
Mini Trailer
Reach for the Crown Photoshoot
#TeamPythia Promo
Canada's Next Drag Superstar Photoshoot (with Priyanka)
Canada's Drag Race Season 2 Looks
Promo Look
Confessional Look
Entrance Look
Premiere Party Eleganza Look
Queen of My Neighborhood Pageant Look – Villa-Maria, Montréal
Rusical Look
Circus Bezerkus Look
Good Girl Gone Bad Look
Good Girl Gone Bad Look (Reveal)
Snatch Game Look – Grimes
Made in Canada Look – Catherine O'Hara
Monochromatica: Futuristic Pop Princess Look
Sex, Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll Look
Ugly as Sin Look
Seven Deadly Sins Look – Gluttony
The Roast of Brooke Lynn Hytes Look
Dungeons and Drag Queens Look
Cool Mom Look – with Apollo
Reunion Look
LSFTF Look
Photoshoot Look
Queen of the North Look
Coronation Eleganza Look
RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars Season 1
Mini Promo
Alternate Promo
Alternate Promo
Countdown Promo
RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars Season 1 Looks
Promo Look
Confessional Look
Entrance/Opening Ceremony Eleganza Look
Garden of Eden Look
Global Glamazon Talent Extravaganza Look
Money Makes the World Go Round Look
Boss Lady in Charge Look
She-Vil Villain Look
International Queen of Mystery Look
Color My World Look
Color My World Look (1st Reveal)
Color My World Look (2nd Reveal)
Brown Town Look
It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere Look
Snatch Game of Love Look – Zeus
Eat Me Look
Blow Me Away Look
Episode 8 LSFYL Look
Unaired Drag Family Resemblance Look – with Denim
Unaired Star Trek: Queens in Outer Space Look
Videos
MEET THE QUEENS- Pythia
Filmography
TV
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Canada's Drag Race (Season 2) | Self | Contestant (Placed 2nd/3rd) | |
| 2024 | RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars (Season 1) | Self | Contestant (Placed 7th) | [8] |
Discography
Appearances/Features
| Year | Title | Artwork | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | "Bye, Flop! (Giddy Girls)" | 
|
by The Cast of Canada's Drag Race |
| 2024 | "Everybody Say Love (Latinx Mix)" | 
|
as D'Vyne |
External Links
References
| Winner | Icesis Couture |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd & 3rd: Kendall Gender & Pythia |
| Other Contestants | 4th: Gia Metric • 5th: Adriana • 6th: Kimora Amour • 7th: Synthia Kiss • 8th: Eve 6000 • 9th: Suki Doll (Miss Congeniality) • 10th: Stephanie Prince • 11th: Océane Aqua-Black • 12th: Beth |
| Judges | Amanda Brugel • Brad Goreski • Brooke Lynn Hytes • Traci Melchor |
| Winner | TBA |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | TBA |
| Other Contestants | Alyssa Edwards • Kitty Scott-Claus • Kween Kong • Nehellenia • 5th: Tessa Testicle • 6th: Vanity Vain • 7th: Pythia • 8th: Gala Varo • 9th: Soa de Muse • 10th: Eva Le Queen • 11th: Miranda Lebrão • 12th: Athena Likis |
| Judges | RuPaul • Michelle Visage • Jamal Sims |
| Pit Crew | TBA |