Wed Sep 18 03:42:00 UTC 2024: ## Miss Continental: A Legacy of Drag Excellence
The Miss Continental pageant, established in 1980, has cemented its place as the world’s most prestigious drag queen pageant system. Renowned for its inclusivity, particularly for trans women, Miss Continental is a fierce competition within the LGBTQ+ community.
On September 2, 2024, Raquell Cuffee was crowned Miss Continental 2025, adding her name to the pantheon of legendary winners.
This year’s crowning offers a perfect opportunity to revisit the pageant’s rich history and the iconic figures who have graced the Miss Continental stage.
From Tandi Andrews, founder of the Andrews house that produced RuPaul’s Drag Race star Roxxxy Andrews, to Mimi Marks, the first out transgender runway model under Ford Modeling Agency, the list of winners boasts a diverse range of talent and accomplishments.
Notable past winners include:
* **Monica Munro:** A major inspiration for RuPaul’s Drag Race season 15 winner, Sasha Colby.
* **Lady Catiria:** Made a cameo appearance in the film “To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar.”
* **Candis Cayne:** Appeared in “To Wong Foo” and went on to star in numerous television shows.
* **Erica Andrews:** Drag daughter of Tandi Andrews and drag mother of Roxxxy Andrews.
* **Mokha Montrese:** Drag mother of Coco Montrese, another RuPaul’s Drag Race alum.
* **Sasha Colby:** Winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race season 15.
* **Naysha Lopez:** RuPaul’s Drag Race season 8 and All Stars 8 contestant.
* **Brooke Lynn Hytes:** Runner-up on RuPaul’s Drag Race season 11 and host of Canada’s Drag Race.
* **Jazell Barbie Royale:** Fourth place finisher in the second season of “Queen of the Universe.”
* **Stasha Sanchez:** Competed in the second season of “Legendary.”
* **Vanessa Van Cartier:** Winner of the second season of “Drag Race Holland.”
The Miss Continental pageant continues to celebrate the artistry and talent of drag queens, showcasing their talent, resilience, and contributions to the LGBTQ+ community.
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