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Violet Chachki Crowned Winner of RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE

By: Jun. 02, 2015
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After months of gagworthy challenges, jaw-dropping runway looks and feverish fan anticipation, Violet Chachki has been crowned the winner of this season of Logo's hit reality competition series, "RuPaul's Drag Race." Sashaying away with the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar" and a $100,000 prize, Violet beat out 13 of the nation's fiercest queens including Miss Congeniality Winner, Katya. Last season's winner, Bianca del Rio, was on hand to pass down the crown in front of a capacity crowd at The Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles with America's favorite twerker and Drag Race superfan Miley Cyrus taking part in the ceremony.

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"Violet Chachki has the biggest charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent that I've seen in a long time," said RuPaul. "Classic style and youthful confidence speak to a new generation of fans, as well as to longtime lovers of the art of drag. I am thrilled to have her join the royal court of RuPaul's Drag Race champions!"

"No words can express how truly grateful I am for this entire experience," said Violet Chachki. "When I started drag just, I set out to be the very best queen I could be. Being crowned 'America's Next Drag Superstar' not only validates my life as a drag queen but also the journey I have been on thus far. I have to thank those who have loved and supported my every move, as well as my Drag Race Family and fellow Atlantan, Mama Ru."

Helping judge this season was a roster of celebrity guest judges that included Ariana Grande, Jessica Alba, Demi Lovato, John Waters, Kathy Griffin, Olivia Newton-John, Alyssa Milano, Kat Dennings, Jordin Sparks, Mel B, Tamar Braxton, Rebecca Romijn, Santino Rice, Isaac Mizrahi, Michael Urie, Rachael Harris, Lucian Piane and Merle Ginsberg.

Logo is giving fans more of Mamma Ru this summer as RuPaul returns with "RuPaul's Drag Race: Season 4 RuVealed" airing Sundays at 7:00 pm ET/PT. The never-before-seen look into the unforgettable season 4 kicks off the network's 'Sunday Funday' featuring a slate of fresh summer programming packed with romance, food and style. Following "RuVealed," Executive Producers Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos turn the drab into fab with returning favorite "Secret Guide to Fabulous," hosted by hunky lifestyle experts John Gidding, Theodore Leaf and Rob Younkers. Logo's new series "Food to Get You Laid," featuring expert chef Ronnie Woo spicing up stale relationships, joins the 'Sunday Funday' line-up later in the summer.

"RuPaul's Drag Race" is produced by World of Wonder Productions with Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell, Mandy Salangsang, Steven Corfe and RuPaul Charles serving as Executive Producers. Chris McCarthy, Pamela Post and Tim Palazzola serve as Executive Producers for Logo.

For more information on "RuPaul's Drag Race" and sneak preview clips, go to LogoTV.com. For up-to-date "RuPaul's Drag Race" news and exclusives, join the "RuPaul's Drag Race" Facebook page or follow #DragRace conversation on Twitter at @RuPaulsDragRace. Follow along with live gifs from the show on Tumblr and additional content on the show's Instagrampage.
ABOUT LOGO
Logo TV is a leading entertainment brand inspired by the LGBT community and reflects the creative class across television, digital and social platforms. Logo features one-of-a-kind personalities, shows, specials, and unique stories. Logo is part of MTV's network of brands including MTV, MTV2, MTV.com, mtvU, MTV Hits and MTV Jams.
ABOUT WORLD OF WONDER
Innovative production company World of Wonder is behind such entertaining hit series as "RuPaul's Drag Race" (Logo), "Million Dollar Listing" (Bravo), "#CandidlyNicole" (Vh1), "Big Freedia" (Fuse), "Life With La Toya" (OWN), and "Island Hunters" (HGTV). "RuPaul's Drag Race" (Logo) won the 2014 TCA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Reality Programming. "Big Freedia" (Fuse) won the 2014 GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Reality Program, and "Million Dollar Listing NY" (Bravo) was a 2014 Emmy® Award nominee for Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program. World of Wonder has also created award-winning films and documentaries such as Inside Deep Throat, The Eyes of Tammy Faye,Wishful Drinking, Monica in Black and White, and The Last Beekeeper, which won an Emmy® Award for Outstanding Nature Programming. Seven of their films have premiered at the Sundance Film festival including Becoming Chaz and Party Monster, the documentary and feature film starring Macaulay Culkin. Their most recent feature "I Am Britney Jean" (E!) offers an intimate look at Britney Spears' journey into residency in Las Vegas. World of Wonder has created a substantial digital footprint with its Youtube channel WOWPresents, along with an award-winning blog, The WOW Report. Co-founders Randy Barbato and Fenton Bailey authored The World According to Wonder, celebrating 21 years of production, which can be found online at http://worldofwonder.net/. Randy and Fenton will be honored with the IDA Pioneer Award in December 2014, celebrating exceptional achievement, leadership, and vision in the nonfiction and documentary community.


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