Vanessa Van Cartier is a Belgian drag performer and the winner of the second season of Drag Race Holland.
Vanessa later became one of the judges on Make Up Your Mind. Following the international success of the show, Vanessa was also confirmed to be one of the judges on the first season of Non Sono Una Signora[3] and was later announced as the Chairwoman of the Judges on the Flemish version of Make Up Your Mind on September 9, 2023.[4]
Drag Name Origin[]
TBA
Track Records[]
| Seasons Competed: | Holland Season 2 |
|---|---|
| Ranking: | 1st Place (Winner) |
| Maxi Challenges Won: | 1 (Ep. 5) |
| Mini Challenges Won: | 1 (Ep. 7) |
| Times as Team Captain: | 0 |
| Times in Bottom Two: | 0 |
| Episode Eliminated: | N/A |
Memorable Quotes[]
Drag Race Holland Season 2[]
- "Buongiorno, principesse. The queen has arrived." (entrance quote)
- "Beauty and the Beast." (referring to The Countess and Tabitha, respectively)
- "Je bent vals van A tot Z."
- "Vuize- vuile flikkere valsspeler!"
- "#Vivalsspelen." (during her fight with Vivaldi.)
- "'N dooie heeft geen wimpers." (Response to Carlo after he said that her skeleton look didn't have eyelashes)
- "♪Ah, Vanessa. Geboren als een boy, ik voelde me niet mooi. Maar nu ben ik een vrouw, ik hoor je zeggen, "Wauw!". Met vallen en opstaan, ben ik ervoor gegaan. Dring, dring, dring, what? Ik zit nu aan de top, Vivaldi neemt wel op. Geen tijd voor telefoon, geef mij nu maar de kroon. Ik ben een dramaqueen, dat heb je vast gezien. Stay true to who you are, maar prêt pour la victoire.♪" (verse in Vieren)
Trivia[]
- Vanessa is one of Envy Peru's drag mothers, along with Tabitha.[1]
- Coincidentally, both Envy and Vanessa won their respective seasons whilst Tabitha was voted Miss Congeniality by the other girls.
- Vanessa is the first transgender contestant on Drag Race Holland.
- Vanessa is also the first transgender winner of Drag Race Holland.
- Vanessa is also the third transgender winner in the Drag Race Franchise after Angele Anang of Drag Race Thailand 2 and Kylie Sonique Love of Drag Race All Stars 6.
- She was followed by Willow Pill of Season 14 and Sasha Colby of Season 15.
- Vanessa is the second Flemish contestant to compete on Drag Race Holland, after Sederginne.
- Vanessa is Miss Continental 2019.[1]
- Vanessa is the fifth Miss Continental winner to compete on a Drag Race Franchise after Victoria Parker of Season 1 (Miss Continental Plus 2003), Roxxxy Andrews of Season 5 (Miss Continental Plus 2010), Naysha Lopez of Season 8 (Miss Continental 2013), and Brooke Lynn Hytes of Season 11 (Miss Continental 2014).
- Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, Vanessa became the first Miss Continental to reign for two years.
- Vanessa speaks six languages; she is fluent in Dutch, French and Italian and is also able to speak English, Spanish and Portuguese.[6]
- Vanessa is the second contestant in the franchise to be named "Vanessa" after Vanessa Vanjie Mateo.
- Vanessa is the first Belgian winner of the Drag Race Franchise.
- Vanessa is the fourth winner to only have one maxi challenge win, the first three being Yvie Oddly, Kita Mean and Kylie Sonique Love.
- She was followed by Season 14's Willow Pill.
- Similar to Envy, Vanessa made it to the finale without ever placing in the bottom two.
- Vanessa, with Envy Peru, are the first pair of "mothers/daughters" to win Drag Race.[7]
- She has said she would return for an All Winners season if asked.
Gallery[]
Drag Race Holland Season 2[]
Mini Promo
Mini Trailer
Windy Cycling Photoshoot
#TeamVanessa Promo
Winner Congratulatory Post
Winner Congratulatory Post
(with Envy Peru)
(with Envy Peru)
Drag Race Holland Season 2 Looks[]
Promo Look
Premiere Look
Confessional Look
Entrance Look
Talent Show Look
Nightlife Extravaganza Look – The Queen in the Moon
Glamping Couture Look – Glam Camp Mosquito Fighter
Snatch Game Look – Queen Mathilde of Belgium
Monster's Ball Look – How Is Your Head?
Statements on the Runway Look – Trans Pride
Marriage Officiant Look
Roots Look – The Power of Love
Opposites Attract Look 1 – Death
Opposites Attract Look 2 – Life
Double Dutch Look – Miffy with a Spliffy
"Vieren" Music Video Look
Best Drag Look
Best Drag Look (Reveal)
Make Up Your Mind Season 2[]
Make Up Your Mind Season 2 Looks[]
Promo Look
Episode 2 Look
Episode 3 Look
Episode 4 Look
Make Up Your Mind Season 3[]
Make Up Your Mind Season 3 Looks[]
Promo Look
Episode 1 Look
Episode 2 Look
Episode 3 Look
Episode 4 Look
Episode 5 Look
Make Up Your Mind Season 4[]
Make Up Your Mind Season 4 Looks[]
Episode 1 Look
Episode 2 Look
Episode 3 Look
Drag Race Belgique Season 1[]
Guest Judge
Drag Race Belgique Season 1 Looks[]
Guest Judge Look
Non Sono Una Signora Season 1[]
Non Sono Una Signora Season 1 Looks[]
Episode 1 Look
Episode 1 Performance Look
Episode 2 Look
Episode 3 Look
Episode 4 Look
Episode 4 Performance Look
Make Up Your Mind Season 1 (Belgium)[]
Make Up Your Mind Season 1 Looks (Belgium)[]
Season 1 Look
Filmography[]
TV[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Drag Race Holland (Season 2) | Self | Winner | |
| 2022-present | Make Up Your Mind | Self | Judge | |
| 2023 | Drag Race Belgique (Season 1) | Self | Guest Judge | |
| 2023 | Non Sono Una Signora | Self | Judge | |
| 2023-present | Make Up Your Mind (Belgium) | Self | Judge |
Discography[]
Appearances/Features[]
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | "Vieren" | by Famke Louise |
External Links[]
References[]
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| Winner | Vanessa van Cartier |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd: My Little Puny • 3rd: Vivaldi |
| Other Contestants | 4th: Keta Minaj • 5th: Tabitha (Miss Congeniality) • 6th: The Countess • 7th: Ivy-Elyse • 8th: Love Masisi • 9th: Reggy B • 10th: Juicy Kutoure |
| Judges | Fred van Leer • Carlo Boszhard • Marieke Samallo • Raven van Dorst |
| Pit Crew | Carlos Yeung • Claudio Fiore Massenz • Daniil Shmidt • Florian Langheim • Guilherme Reis • Kahled Souza Maumau • Lan Havok • Lorenzo Capodieci • Maarten van Schalm • Mark • Matthieu Rousseau • Mitchell van de Laar • Rafael Pasquini • Romy Rockx • Selwyn Samoedj • Tuan Nuijen |
| Winner | Dee Dee Sky |
|---|---|
| Runner-Up | 2nd: Tilly Turner • 3rd/4th: Juicy Andrews & Kikki Diamonds |
| Other Contestants | 5th: Alexis Star 6th-8th: Carry Vanity, Farah Sue & Juno Hearts • 9th - 16th: Gale Galore, GG L'Amour, Honey Haaibaai, Ivana D'art, Nina Fancy, Milly Charm, Miss Sea Ocean & Valery Porter • 17th - 20th: Hedy Gold, Miss Danger Rose, Tina Lady & Vikky Fuzz |
| Mystery Queens | Brooke Fields • Bonnie Blue • Silvie Mercy • Beaulicious • Miss Studio 54 |
| Host | Carlo Boszhard |
| Panelists | Fred van Leer • Nikkie de Jager |
| Judges | Envy Peru • ChelseaBoy • Megan Schoonbrood • Nickie Nicole • Vanessa van Cartier |
| Winner | Ria Sangria |
|---|---|
| Runner-Up | 2nd: Flash Gorgeous • 3rd/4th: Bonnie Éclair & Vera Tulip |
| Other Contestants | 5th-8th: Unique, Bunny Petit, Foxy Bangs& Alyssa Amora • 9th-12th: Miss B. Connie, Call Me Cartier, Kimmy Counter & Sissy Girl • 13th-16th: Little Miss Know It All, Daisy Lucy, Liberty Sun & Jessie Slaaay • 17th-20th: Trixie McQueenie, Sjaan Elle, Busty Blue & Ally Lave |
| Mystery Queens | Nutty Narissa • Sjarra Tella • Brenda Break A Leg • Sweetie Tootsie • Skinny Jeany |
| Host | Carlo Boszhard |
| Panelists | Fred van Leer • Nikkie de Jager |
| Judges | Envy Peru • ChelseaBoy • Nickie Nicole • Vanessa van Cartier |
| Winner | The Nancies |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd: She Funk • 3rd/4th: Energy Crisis & Meusa Du Champ • 5th: Ayumi Flambé |
| Other Contestants | 6th–8th: Ava Kedavra, Vivienne Smokes & Laisla Rodriga • 9th–16th: Gatta Chikova, Ketty Manga, Minnie Blanche, Francesco Oppini, Anna Lacond, Vulcanya, Gigliola Yard & Varenne Soleil • 17th–20th: Maddy Love, Lupita Showbiz, Angelika & Eva Lungherja |
| Host | Alba Parietti |
| Judges | Elecktra Bionic • Maruska Starr • Vanessa van Cartier |
| Panelists | Cristina D'Avena • Filippo Magnini • Mara Maionchi • Sabrina Salerno |
| Winner | Cindy Envy |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd: Doris Daybreak |
| Other Contestants | 3rd & 4th: Madonna Starling & Mayday Touchée • 5th: Edina Woodward |
| Mystery Queen | Mystery Queen |
| Host | An Lemmens • Davy Parmentier |
| Judges | Dina Price • Lola McQueen • Sammy Jo • Star • Vanessa Van Cartier |
| Panelists | Bart Appeltans • Julie Van den Steen • Natalia • Ruth Beeckmans |