For Priyanka, joining the cast of We're Here was extremely personal
While competing in the first-ever season of Canada's Drag Race, Priyanka shared her story about being of Indo-Guyanese descent and not coming out to her parents before entering the werk room. Priyanka would go on to win that season, becoming the OG champion of the Canadian series and a global superstar.
Since Drag Race, Priyanka has released incredible original music, starred in a rom-com as the lead character, attended various red carpet events, and even appeared as a Lip Sync Assassin on RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 8. In 2024, she's made her debut on We're Here as one of the new cohosts for season 4 alongside Sasha Velour, Latrice Royale, and Jaida Essence Hall.
During an interview, Priyanka tells Out how she approached cohosting We're Here despite being born in Canada, the tactics she's learned to apply while dealing with conservative folks, and how it feels particularly difficult for her to go from hosting a TV show made for kids to now being a drag queen accused of "brainwashing" children.
