Farida Kant Explained

Farida Kant
Birth Name:Riccardo Occhilupo
Nationality:Italian
Occupation:Drag queen
Television:Drag Race Italia

Farida Kant is the stage name of Riccardo Occhilupo,[1] an Italian drag performer who competed on season 1 of Drag Race Italia.

Career

Farida Kant is a drag performer who competed on season 1 of Drag Race Italia.[2] [3] She was a runner-up. Following her time on the show, she said on social media that the Italian contestants are not afforded the same opportunities within the Drag Race franchise, singling out Lady Camden.[4] [5] She apologized for her comments and clarified that her comments were "directed to the Italian system".[6] [7] [8]

Farida Kant is the "drag sister" of Nehellenia.[9]

Filmography

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://www.biccy.it/farida-kant-amici/
  2. Web site: Meet RuPaul's 'Drag Race Italia' season 1 queens . 2024-03-01 . . en . 2021-10-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211029083151/https://ew.com/tv/drag-race-italia-season-1-cast/ . live .
  3. Web site: 2021-11-10 . Drag Race Italia: l'intervista integrale a Farida Kant . 2024-03-01 . Vogue Italia . it-IT . 2022-11-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221115150652/https://www.vogue.it/moda/article/drag-race-italia-cast-intervista-farida-kant-concorrenti-reality-show-tv . live .
  4. Web site: 'Drag Race Italia's Farida Kant Slams Lady Camden . 2024-03-01 . www.pride.com . en . 2023-10-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231029000459/https://www.pride.com/drag-queens/rupauls-drag-race-farida-kant-lady-camden-drama-explained . live .
  5. Web site: Cramer . Jude . 2023-10-26 . A ‘Drag Race’ queen’s controversial rant has sparked a war . 2024-03-01 . INTO . en-US . 2023-12-11 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231211162645/https://www.intomore.com/entertainment/a-drag-race-queens-controversial-rant-has-sparked-a-war/ . live .
  6. Web site: Farida Kant Apologizes For Lady Camden Shade, 'Drag Race' Queens React . 2024-03-01 . www.pride.com . en . 2024-01-16 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240116131732/https://www.pride.com/drag-queens/rupauls-drag-race-farida-kant-drama-queens-reaction . live .
  7. Web site: Robledo . Jordan . 2023-10-28 . Drag Race Italia's Farida Kant apologises for shading Lady Camden on social media . 2024-03-01 . GAY TIMES . en-GB . 2024-03-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240301030517/https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/drag/drag-race-italias-farida-kant-apologises-for-shading-lady-camden-on-social-media/ . live .
  8. Web site: 'Drag Race Italia' queen Farida Kant clarifies Lady Camden drama after 'Drag Race' stars react . 2024-03-01 . Entertainment Weekly . en . 2024-02-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240227150546/https://ew.com/tv/drag-race-italia-farida-kant-lady-camden-drama/ . live .
  9. Web site: Damshenas . Sam . 2024-01-24 . Drag Race: This is the rumoured cast for Global All Stars . 2024-03-01 . GAY TIMES . en-GB . 2024-02-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240204103854/https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/originals/drag-race-global-all-stars-cast/ . live .