Vivienne Pinay is the stage name of Michael Donehoo, a former drag performer from New York, New York. Donehoo is best know for being a contestant on Season 5 of RuPaul's Drag Race, and is the fourth contestant in series history to be of Filipino decent.
RuPaul's Drag Race
During the show, Vivienne became one of only six contestants in series history to be accused of "resting on pretty" (the other three being Mariah and Carmen Carrera of Season 3, Courtney Act of Season 6, Miss Fame of Season 7, Derrick Barry of Season 8, Farrah Moan of Season 9).
Vivienne lasted through the first 3 episodes of Season 5 until Episode 4 "Black Swan: Why It Gotta Be Black?" where she played the part of "America's Next Drag Superstar" during the main challenge where the contestants performed in a ballet. After being criticized on the main-stage for her lackluster performance in the ballet, she was placed in the bottom two alongside fellow contestant Honey Mahogany. RuPaul then chooses to send both queens home for "half-stepping" in the first double elimination to occur on the show.
Drag Name Origin
The term "Pinay" is from Tagalog (a Philippine language) meaning "Girl from/ of the Philippines". Being of Filipino decent, Donehoo decided to use this term in his stage name to pay tribute to his heritage.
Other Work
Since her appearance on season 5, she is currently working as the personal assistant to fellow contestant Alyssa Edwards and is on her WOWPresents web-show "Alyssa's Secret". She can often be seen fixing Alyssa's hair and makeup.
As Michael, Vivienne appeared in the ninth season of SyFy channel reality series, Face-Off, as one of the couples who were married as part of the main challenge.
Entrance
Season 5
"Hey, y'all!"
Memorable Quotes
- "Vivienne is all about glamour. My beauty is everything."
- "I will always be the fishiest queen today, tomorrow, next month, the past seasons, and the next seasons to come."
- "I love all my girls! Here's to the revolution of the FISH! ♡ Always, Vivienne Pinay" (Farewell message)
Trivia
Vivienne along with Honey Mahogany are the first two queens to be eliminated in a double elimination.
Follow Vivienne
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2nd & 3rd: Alaska & Roxxxy Andrews | |
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4th: Detox • 5th: Coco Montrese • 6th: Alyssa Edwards • 7th: Ivy Winters (Miss Congeniality) • 8th: Jade Jolie • 9th: Lineysha Sparx • 10th & 11th: Honey Mahogany & Vivienne Pinay • 12th: Monica Beverly Hillz • 13th: Serena ChaCha • 14th: Penny Tration | |
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Jason Carter • Shawn Morales | |
