Banksie
British drag performer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Banksie is the stage name of Jonathan Banks, a British drag performer and a contestant on series 5 of RuPaul's Drag Race UK.
Banksie | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jonathan Banks Wigan, England, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Manchester School of Art |
| Occupation | Drag queen |
| Television | RuPaul's Drag Race UK (series 5) |
Early life and education
Banksie was born in Wigan and studied at the Manchester School of Art (Manchester Metropolitan University).[1] She began performing in drag after watching early seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race.[2]
Career
Banksie is a drag performer. BBC has said, "This particular seven-foot supermodel is obsessed with all things burlesque, and loves to channel the 'dark, horrible women' of the 1930s and 1940s with a modern twist."[3] Banksie has said, "My inspirations originate from fashion in the early 90s to the 2000s. I love Thierry Mugler, Vivienne Westwood, Jean Paul Gaultier and Paul Galliano. I love researching fashion and then finding a way to make it work on my body."[4] She is artistic director for the venue Firehouse on Swan Street.[5]
Banksie competed on series 5 of RuPaul's Drag Race UK.[1] She was eliminated from the competition after placing in the bottom two of the Rusical challenge and losing a lip sync against DeDeLicious to "I Dreamed a Dream" by Susan Boyle.[6]
Personal life
Banksie lives in Manchester.[1] She is part of the "drag family" of Cheddar Gorgeous.[7][8] Banksie is non-binary and 6'8", but approximately seven feet tall in heels, making her one of the tallest contestants on Drag Race.[2][4]
Discography
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Get Fruity!"[9] (with Monopoly Phonic) |
2024 | non-album single |
Featured singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Don't Ick My Yum (The M-52s Version)"[10] (RuPaul featuring Kate Butch, Ginger Johnson, & Miss Naomi Carter) |
2023 | non-album single |
| "Pant-Oh She Better Don't: The Rusical"[11] | 2023 | Pant-Oh She Better Don't: The Rusical Album |
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | RuPaul's Drag Race UK | Herself | Contestant | [12] |
| 2023 | The After Shave with Danny Beard | Herself | Guest |
See also
References
External links
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