Envy Peru Explained
Boris Itzkovich Escobar[1] (born 22 April 1989), known by the stage name Envy Peru, is a Peruvian drag queen, actor, model and makeup artist settled in the Netherlands, most notable for being the winner of the first season of Drag Race Holland.[2] He is also known as one of the top three drag presenters in the Netherlands for the BNNVARA television show De diva in mij.
Early life
Escobar was born in Trujillo, Peru in 1989. At the age of four, they moved with their mother and aunt to the Netherlands, where they began working in the world of theater and makeup.[3] She is the drag daughter of Vanessa Van Cartier and Tabitha.[4]
Career
On 9 September 2020, Envy Peru was announced as 1 of 10 cast members of the debut season of Drag Race Holland.[5] Envy was the first ever Peruvian contestant in the Drag Race franchise, and went on to win the first season of the show.[6] Her track record was one of the best in the history of the show at the time of airing, with 4 challenge wins out of the 7 competitive episodes.
In July 2021, she was a featured guest judge for Drag Race España, becoming the first Drag Race contestant to act as a guest judge across the whole franchise.[7]
In July 2023, she revealed that she had recently been physically and verbally assaulted by four young men while riding a bus in Amsterdam.[8] The same month, she announced that her U.S. visa had been approved.[9]
As Envy Peru, she is the most followed drag queen on social media in the Netherlands.[3]
Filmography
Television
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2019 | Cuban Love | Drag queen | Dutch film |
Wat je vind mag je houden | Lady LaBelle | | |
Music videos
Year | Artist | Title |
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2019 | Mermaids Mansion | Love is Love |
| Daia |
2020 | | Saving Your Soul | |
Webseries
Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
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2019 | The Gay Explorer | Herself | Season 2, episode 6 | [11] |
NikkieTutorials | Herself | Winter Wonder Week |
Spuiten en Slikken | Herself | | |
2020 | The Chop | Herself | Guest | [12] |
2021 | Bootleg Opinions | Herself | Guest | [13] |
2021 | Review Met Sederginne | Herself | Guest | [14] |
2021 | Exposed | Herself | Guest | [15] |
2022 | Bring Back My Girls | Herself | Episode: "Drag Race Holland 1 & 2" | [16] |
2024 | Give It To Me Straight | Herself | Episode 41 | | |
Notes and References
- Web site: García Retamal . Brenda . RuPaul Drag Race Holland: Envy Peru es la primera drag queen peruana en concursar en el reality show . . 7 September 2020 . 7 september 2020 . 13 November 2020 . 14 November 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201114145421/https://rpp.pe/tv/mundo/rupaul-drag-race-holland-envy-peru-es-la-primera-drag-queen-peruana-en-concursar-y-ganar-en-el-reality-show-noticia-1291156 . live .
- News: "Drag Race Holland": Envy Peru es la primera drag queen peruana en participar en el reality de RuPaul . . 7 September 2020 . 7 september 2020 . 13 November 2020 . 17 January 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210117033851/https://elcomercio.pe/tvmas/series/drag-race-holland-envy-peru-es-el-primer-drag-queen-peruano-en-participar-en-el-reality-de-rupaul-usa-eeuu-estados-unidos-nndc-noticia/ . live .
- News: Envy Peru wins 'Drag Race Holland': "Viva Perú, carajo!". November 10, 2020. Albert. Gomez. Al Dia News. March 22, 2021. 25 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210125102737/https://aldianews.com/articles/culture/film-television/envy-peru-wins-drag-race-holland-viva-peru-carajo/61170. live.
- News: Drag Race Holland's Vanessa Van Cartier opens up about that herstory-making win. October 6, 2020. David. Opie. Digital Spy. October 25, 2021. 7 April 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230407032428/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a37868197/drag-race-holland-season-2-vanessa-van-cartier/. live.
- Web site: Spry. Andy. 2020-09-07. Meet The 10 Queens of Drag Race Holland. 2021-01-14. The Drag Room. en. 16 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210116055352/https://thedragroom.com/blogs/community/meet-the-queens-of-drag-race-holland. live.
- News: 'Drag Race Holland' Winner Envy Peru-"I Want To Show All Those Little Latino Boys That They Can Achieve Their Dreams". November 26, 2020. Michael. Cook. Instinct. January 7, 2021. 1 March 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210301044214/https://instinctmagazine.com/drag-race-holland-winner-envy-peru-i-want-to-show-all-those-little-latino-boys-that-they-can-achieve-their-dreams/. live.
- News: Drag Race España reveal Envy Peru will be a guest judge in the semi-finals. July 7, 2021. Jazmin. Duribe. PopBuzz. July 9, 2021. 16 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210716124552/https://www.popbuzz.com/tv-film/rupauls-drag-race/espana-envy-peru-guest-judge/. live.
- missenvyperu . CukatENAc5G . Vandaag kreeg ik een wake-up call dat we nog een lange weg te gaan hebben! . July 12, 2023.
- missenvyperu . CuzoBHfoxUV . Let’s start the week with some good news. . July 17, 2023.
- Web site: December 23, 2021. Ranking The Stars Special met deze Videoland gezichten. VlaamsKijken. Dutch. December 30, 2021. 30 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211230205110/https://vlaamskijken.nl/2021/12/23/ranking-the-stars-videoland-gezichten-deelnemers/. live.
- S2 E6: My Drag Makeover Reveal by Envy Peru from Drag Race Holland - Part 2 The Gay Explorer. YouTube. November 14, 2019. August 26, 2021. 26 August 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210826191304/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWMHrYgB3gk. live.
- THE CHOP Drag Race Holland S1E8 "The Grand Finale" (Latrice Royale, Manila Luzon, Envy Peru). YouTube. November 10, 2020. August 26, 2021. 26 August 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210826190907/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIWU52KKTSg. live.
- Drag Race UK S2 x Bootleg Opinions: Episode 9 "PANTO DAME" with Envy Peru!. YouTube. March 13, 2021. August 26, 2021. 26 August 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210826191053/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzKQrDhCMZs. live.
- Review Met Sederginne - Aflevering 1. YouTube. August 7, 2021. Dutch. August 26, 2021. 26 August 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210826191611/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbW94h1Kzuo. live.
- Envy Peru: Exposed (The Full Interview). YouTube. August 26, 2021. August 26, 2021. 26 August 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210826190723/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmLaAObXjCE&t. live.
- ‘Bring Back My Girls’: WOW Presents Plus Sets Original Series, Will Film Live At DragCon LA. May 5, 2022. Alexandra. Del Rosario. Deadline. February 16, 2024.