Keiona Revlon Explained

Keiona Revlon
Other Names:Keiona
Mother Keiona Revlon
Birth Name:Kevin Kouassi
Birth Place:Paris, Île-de-France, France
Television:Drag Race France (season 2)

Kevin Kouassi, best known by the stage name Keiona Revlon or mononymously as Keiona, is an Ivorian-French drag queen and ballroom performer best known for winning the second season of Drag Race France.[1] [2] Prior to competing on Drag Race, Keiona competed with the House of Revlon Paris on the third season of Legendary.[3] [4]

Career

In 2022, Keiona Revlon came into the spotlight alongside the House of Revlon Paris as contestants on the third season of Legendary.[5] The house faced elimination during the ninth episode, culminating in a third-place finish.[6]

In 2023, she was revealed as one of the contestants on the second season of Drag Race France competing under the mononym Keiona.[7] After a record-breaking trajectory in which she placed in the top for every competitive episode of the season and won two challenges, Keiona won the season and was crowned France's Next Drag Superstar.[8] She won a crown and scepter valued at €40,000 from Y’Paris, a trip for two to New York City (which includes a stay at a five-star hotel, and tickets to a Broadway Show) courtesy of MisterB&B, a one-year supply of MAC Cosmetics, and an appearance on the cover of ELLE France Magazine.[9]

Filmography

Television

!Year!Title!Role!Notes
2022Legendary (season 3)Contestant (House of Revlon Paris)3rd Place
2023Drag Race France (season 2)ContestantWinner
2024Danse avec les stars (season 13)Contestant4th Place

Notes and References

  1. Web site: UPDATE: Meet The Queens Of Drag Race France Season 2! . 2023-08-25 . . en . 2023-07-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230709172736/https://www.pride.com/drag-queens/drag-race-france-season-2 . live .
  2. Web site: Trinel . Sylvain . 2023-08-26 . Drag Race France : qui a gagné la saison 2 ? . 2023-08-25 . www.programme-tv.net . fr . 2023-08-26 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230826021827/https://www.programme-tv.net/news/tv/334427-drag-race-france-qui-a-gagne-la-saison-2/ . live .
  3. Web site: Here's How Each House Ranked on 'Legendary' Season 3 . 2023-08-25 . . en . 2023-05-26 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230526162321/https://www.out.com/television/2022/6/10/heres-how-each-house-ranked-legendary-season-3 . live .
  4. Web site: Havin . Amy . 2022-05-20 . 'Legendary' Season 3 premiere release date, time on HBO Max; judges, where to watch Episodes 1-3 on demand (5/19/22) . 2023-08-25 . . en . 2022-06-26 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220626204353/https://www.oregonlive.com/tv/2022/05/legendary-season-3-premiere-release-date-time-on-hbo-max-judges-where-to-watch-episodes-1-3-on-demand-51922.html . live .
  5. Web site: 2022-05-19 . 'Legendary' Judges Talk HBO Max Ballroom Competition: Season 3 'Is Going to Be the Shadiest' Entertainment Tonight . 2023-08-26 . www.etonline.com . en-US . 2023-08-26 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230826023552/https://www.etonline.com/legendary-judges-talk-ballroom-competition-this-is-going-to-be-the-shadiest-season-exclusive-184164 . live .
  6. Web site: Here's How Each House Ranked on 'Legendary' Season 3 . 2023-08-26 . Out.com . en . 2023-05-26 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230526162321/https://www.out.com/television/2022/6/10/heres-how-each-house-ranked-legendary-season-3 . live .
  7. Web site: UPDATE: Meet The Queens Of Drag Race France Season 2! . 2023-08-26 . Pride.com . en . 2023-07-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230709172736/https://www.pride.com/drag-queens/drag-race-france-season-2 . live .
  8. Nolfi . Joey . August 25, 2023 . 'Drag Race France' crowns former 'Legendary' contestant as winner . 2023-08-26 . . en . 2023-08-26 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230826022836/https://ew.com/tv/drag-race-france-season-2-winner-keiona-legendary/ . live .
  9. "Grand Finale". Drag Race France. Season 2. Episode 9. August 25, 2023. France.tv Slash / WOW Presents Plus.