The Queens Of Cape Town | Lee-Ann Olwage

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A competitor at the Miss Gay Kuilsriver pageant returns to her dressing room after the swimwear category of the competition.

The Queens Of

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Jason Nolan arrives home to transform into Peyton Vivian Ramos with the help of his partner Chad and his sister.

Chante Herries, a pageant queen and hair dresser, is getting ready backstage for the swimwear category of the LGBT Cape
Peninsula pageant. The event is aimed at creating a positive understanding about the different forms of expression and identification
of the LGBTQ family.

Noxolo Grootboom helps Belinda Qaqamba Fassie with her make-up backstage at the Miss Drag South Africa pageant which was held
in September 2018 at the Opera House in Port Elizabeth.

Paulina Kars and Konang Grae are getting ready in their dressing room for the annual Miss Drag South Africa pageant. This is one
of the most anticipated events of the year.

Noxolo Grootboom is getting ready for the evening wear category of the Miss Drag South Africa pageant that was held in Port
Elizabeth in September 2018.

Noxolo Grootboom backstage at the Miss Drag South Africa pageant that was held in Port Elizabeth in September 2018.

Ina Propriette exits her dressing room at the Port Elizabeth Opera House where the Miss Drag South Africa Pageant was held in
September 2018. She was one of two Cape Town drag artists who competed for the title and she was crowned first runner up
during the crowning gala.

Paulina Kars (left) and Noxolo Grootboom (right) prepare for the theme wear category of the Miss Drag South Africa Pageant that
was held in September 2018. The theme was cultural heritage and contestants dressed up in elaborate gowns and headpieces
that related to their heritage.

Ina Propriette prepares for the theme wear category of the Miss Drag South Africa Pageant that was held in September 2018. Her
costume is inspired by the colourful costumes of the Cape Coons which forms part of her heritage.

Ina Propriette at the Port Elizabeth Opera House where the Miss Drag South Africa Pageant was held in September 2018. Ina was one of two Cape Town drag artists who competed for the title and she was crowned first runner up during the crowning gala.

Ina Propriette (left) and Manila Von Teez(right) at the Port Elizabeth Opera House where the Miss Drag South Africa Pageant was
held in September 2018. Ina was one of two Cape Town drag artists who competed for the title and she was crowned first runner up during the crowning gala. Manila a well known performer from Cape Town was part of the fabulous entertainment for the evening.

Laylah Raja Novacek, a seasoned pageant queen and performer, is getting ready in her dressing room at the Oostenberg Lodge
in Kuilsriver for the Miss Gay Kuilsriver pageant.

Skyer Barrymore (pictured middle) gets ready for the swimwear category of the LGBT Cape Peninsula pageant that was hosted at
Galaxy nightclub in Athlone, Cape Town.

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Marsha Garcia enters the famous Galaxy nightclub in Westend Athlone. Marsha is still fairly new to the pageant scene, but is
quickly establishing herself as a fierce competitor.

Wendy La Rosa, a school teacher from Mitchells Plain, backstage at the MGWC(Miss Gay Western Cape) pageant 2018. She was crowned the winner of this prestigious pageant amongst fierce competition.

Paulina Kars (left) and Noxolo Grootboom (right) prepare for the theme wear category of the Miss Drag South Africa Pageant that was held in September 2018. The theme was cultural heritage and contestants dressed up in elaborate gowns and headpieces that related to their heritage.

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