Velma Jones
Canadian drag performer (born 1985/86)
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Ariane Laguë-Barrette[2][3][4] is a Canadian drag performer known for her two drag personas: drag queen Velma Jones and drag king Johnny Jones.[5][6] She competed on the sixth season of Canada's Drag Race.
1985 or 1986 (age 39–40)[1]
Velma Jones | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ariane Laguë-Barrette 1985 or 1986 (age 39–40)[1] |
| Other names | Johnny Jones |
| Occupation | Drag performer |
| Known for | Canada's Drag Race (season 6) |
Career
Velma Jones, also known as Johnny Jones, is the first AFAB queen to compete on Canada's Drag Race, as well as the first drag king to compete on any Drag Race franchise.[7][8][9] In 2022, she was the subject of an episode of Tenir salon, and co-starred in the docuseries L'agence in 2023.[10][11] Jones has won the competitions "Drag Moi" at Cabaret Mado and "Mx. Cocktail" at Le Bar Cocktail, and is the co-producer and director of fellow Drag Race alum Gisèle Lullaby's weekly show "Full Gisèle".[12]
Personal life
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Tenir salon | Herself (out of drag) | [10] | |
| 2023 | L'agence | Velma/Johnny Jones | [11] | |
| 2025 | On va se le dire | Velma Jones (guest) | [14] | |
| Canada's Drag Race | Velma/Johnny Jones (contestant) | Season 6 | [15] | |