| Birth name | Vitor Hugo Souza |
|---|---|
| Birth date | February 15, 1994 (age 32) |
| Birth place | Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil |
| Occupation | |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Television | Drag Race Germany |
| Website | victoriashakespears.com |
Victoria Shakespears is the stage name of Vitor Hugo Souza,[1] a Brazilian-Swiss drag queen, performer, television personality, recording artist, and make-up artist who competed on the first season of Drag Race Germany.[2] Souza is from Basel, Switzerland.[3]
Early life
Vitor Hugo Souza was born on February 15, 1994, in Goiânia, Brazil. He moved with his mother to Basel, Switzerland in 2006 at age 12. As a child, Souza grew up with Britney Spears as his biggest inspiration, while the other kids he knew were fans of Ronaldo. He got to know drag culture thanks to Parisian drag queen Stella Rocha, when she hired him as a make-up artist for a fashion show in Lyon in 2019.[4]
Career
Victoria Shakespears' art and performances are inspired by 2000s pop music, with Anahí, Britney Spears, Thalía, Wanessa Camargo and Mariah Carey among her primary references.[5] In 2023, Victoria Shakespears competed on the first season of Drag Race Germany.[6] She said she was not just participating in the show to win, but also to have the opportunity to share her story and inspire other people.[7] On November 14, 2023, she won the title of the Miss Darling (Miss Congeniality) of her season.[citation needed]
Personal life
Souza came out of the closet at age 18, which he celebrated by buying his first Barbie. He is in a long-term relationship.[2]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Drag Race Germany | Contestant | 9 episodes |
| 2024 | Bring Back My Girls (Season 3) | Herself | 1 episode |
| 2025 | Drag Race Brasil (Season 2) | Guest Judge | 1 episode |
References
- ^ "BLOGPOST: #prba20: "Aus dem Leben einer Dragqueen" ist Schweizer PR-Bild des Jahres" (in German). presseportal.ch. 2020-11-11. Archived 2021-06-19 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ^ Hemengül, Natalie (October 2019). "The life of a drag queen". Galaxus. Archived 2023-10-25 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ^ "Meet the Queens of 'Drag Race Germany' Season 1". www.out.com. Archived 2023-08-16 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ^ ""Drag Race Germany" – Zwei Baslerinnen kämpfen auf der weltweit grössten Drag-Bühne" (in German). Basler Zeitung. 2023-08-27. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ^ "Victoria Shakespears · Heaven Club" (in de-DE). Heaven Club. 2022-07-20. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ^ "Meet the Queens of 'Drag Race Germany' Season 1". www.out.com. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ^ "'Drag Race Alemanha' tem duas brasileiras; conheça as participantes" (in Brazilian Portuguese). Portal iG. 2023-08-15. Retrieved 2023-10-25.