[The following story includes spoilers for the season 16 finale of RuPaul‘s Drag Race.]
RuPaul’s Drag Race has topped a brand new champion.
Nymphia Wind fortunately accepted the crown for America’s Subsequent Drag Celebrity in the course of the season 16 finale on Friday evening, turning into the primary Taiwanese American drag queen to be named the present’s winner.
Her ultimate lip sync to Kylie Minogue’s “Padam Padam” pushed her to the highest, beating out fellow finalists Aircraft Jane and Sapphira Cristál.
“Oh my God, I simply gained the crown,” Wind, identified all through the season for her love of the colour yellow, bananas and fierce designs, mentioned in a video posted on Instagram. “This crown isn’t just for me, however it’s for the entire of Asia. Let’s go! Asians aren’t in, and we’re gonna have a really stunning reign with me as a queen.”
Earlier this week, on Whatcha Packin’, Wind sat down with the present’s longtime choose Michelle Visage to unpack the most recent season. Throughout their dialog, Wind admitted that she felt a accountability to achieve the competitors collection for the Asian American neighborhood.
“All I mentioned to myself was, I’m right here to interrupt the Asian curse,” Wind mentioned on the time. “I’m not going to be out early on.”
She added, “So I simply wished to return right here and present a wealthy, wealthy Asian tradition in my drag.”
Because the winner, Wind not solely took house the scepter and crown, however she additionally scored a one-year provide of Anastasia Beverly Hills Cosmetics and a $200,000 prize (served by CashApp).
Wind follows Sasha Colby, who gained final season’s competitors.