14. Phi Phi O’Hara:
She said she not leavin’ til’ she get that crown! She never got it, but that didn’t stop her. While seen as one of the biggest villains on the show, Phi Phi was one of the smartest. If you looked at her before Drag Race, she is obviously an amazing singer, but she never threw it in anyone’s face even in the challenge with Sharon. She always kept it an even playing ground, and she outshined everyone except Sharon and Chad. Episode after episode while she fought with anyone and everyone, she always made a good point (not always). She pointed out Willam’s self-absorbed behavior and it was actually true. She also tackled challenges unconventionally which always lead to her wins and while the other girls dropped like flies, she was there to the very end. Even in the finale, she sat there with tears in her eyes helping Sharon walk down the runway, by fixing her dress. Phi Phi out smarted everyone, even Sharon at times. There was that twinkle in her eye and when the other girls came for her, she knew exactly how to shut them up.




13. Chad Michaels: This queen came, saw and came again to conquer her crown! She beat out fan favorite Raven, and proved she had what it takes to be the first All-Star queen. But let’s rewind. The minute all the girls saw Chad Michaels on Season 4, they figured, “Just another Cher impersonator.” Even the judges had a problem seeing past the “Cher” in Chad. But when the show progressed, it was on like Donkey Kong. She impressed by looking flawless, speaking eloquently, and made no enemies. She knew what to say, how to say it, and while Latrice almost took that third place, Chad said, “No ma’am miss Pam.” She was a class act, and managed to ruffle no feathers but gain respect along the way. Then in All-Stars, she came full force with her teammate Shannel and came out on top. Very smart.


12. Yara Sofia:
@宝宝加唲Season 3 was one that really left a mark. Chock full of interesting queens, but no queen was quite as kooky and inventively brilliant as Yara Sofia. While a language barrier usually hindered some queens, she took it and ran with it, showing the world that she not only could make it very far, but had talent and creativity to boot. She was Echando Palante, and episode after episode gave sickening looks, especially the hair challenge that was indeed a spectacular, spectacular. Although Shangela left her high and dry at one point, she kept treading on, and proved to America she was one fierce queen. Even in the Untucked episodes, she was quiet and reserved allowing queens to hash it out until she felt the need to speak. Yara Sofia then came back for All-Stars and out-shined her teammate Alexis Mateo with her impersonation of Charo a Latin superstar.


