Lady Nova is the shining superstar of Toronto, who burst onto the drag scene in 2021 immediately captivating audiences with her beauty, charm and elegance. Every performance feels like a stop on her world tour as she serves LIVE pop and RnB vocals, combined with her professionally trained dance skills. Her aesthetic is a cosmic explosion of inspiration including pop stars like Beyoncé and Doja Cat, as well as many other icons who exemplify Black Excellence, such as Josephine Baker.

Before pursuing drag, Lady Nova extensively studied the elements of musical theatre, acting, and directing which is constantly infused into her drag. She has also received a diploma in makeup studies where she trained in both beauty and special effects. This expansive background indicates that Lady Nova is a true visual and performance artist and ensures that she will ALWAYS put on a production. She also takes pride in the many intersections of her identity, including being Black, non-binary and queer which heavily informs her artistry and activism. 

Lady Nova has several accolades under her belt including being the winner of Absolut Empire’s Ball Season 6 (2025). She was also a Top 10 Finalist in the Miss El Convento Rico Pageant (2023), and the runner up for Absolut Empire’s Ball Season 3 (2022). Aside from competitions, you can often find her performing up and down Church Street in Toronto and hosting weekly karaoke nights. She has also been a staple performer with Pride Toronto since 2022, and made her debut as Scary Spice in The Spice Queens as of 2025.

In collaboration with So Fierce Music and the You Do You Foundation, Lady Nova has written and recorded several singles including Cosmic, and Taste This which are available for streaming. Music has always been a huge part of her journey and she is working to release more over the coming years.  

What else can you say? Lady Nova is a superstar, baby!