Ada Vox
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.jpg) Ada Vox at RuPaul's DragCon LA, 2022 | |
| Born | Adam Sanders May 17, 1993 San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
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| Website | adavoxofficial |
Ada Vox is the stage name of Adam Sanders[1] (born May 17, 1993),[2] an American drag queen, songwriter,[3] and vocalist who competed on the sixteenth season of American Idol, and was the runner-up on the first season of Queen of the Universe.
Career
[edit]In 2018, Sanders competed as Ada Vox on sixteenth season of American Idol[4] and was a runner-up on the first season of Queen of the Universe.[5][6] She auditioned for American Idol each season since age 16,[7] and was eliminated during Hollywood Week in the twelfth season.[8] She has been described as the first drag queen competitor[9] and "front-runner" in the show's history.[10]
Personal life
[edit]Sanders was born and raised in San Antonio, where he attended South San Antonio High School.[11][12] He has also lived in Hollywood and Dallas.[13][14] He has been the victim of "relentless online bullying about his appearance and sexuality".[15]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Culture, Ashleigh Atwell (October 10, 2018). "Ada Vox Rox". Georgia Voice - Gay & LGBT Atlanta News. Archived from the original on December 7, 2022. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
- ^ Bronson, Fred. "'American Idol': Get to Know the Second Half of the Top 14". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 17, 2018. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
- ^ Wild, Stephi. "Ada Vox Will Return To Catalina Jazz Club This Month". BroadwayWorld.com. Archived from the original on March 25, 2023. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
- ^ Daw, Stephen (April 30, 2018). "Ada Vox Eliminated From 'American Idol' Following Roaring Rendition of 'Circle of Life'". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 7, 2022. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
- ^ Stiffler, Scott (February 28, 2022). "´Universe´ runner-up Ada Vox is the reigning Queen of her journey". Los Angeles Blade. Archived from the original on July 4, 2022. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
- ^ "Queen of the Universe star Ada Vox reveals why she "won't compete" on Drag Race". GAY TIMES. January 25, 2022. Archived from the original on May 23, 2022. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
- ^ "American Idol's Ada Vox Opens Up About Embracing Who You Are: 'I'm Not Afraid to Hear the Hate'". People. Archived from the original on April 15, 2023. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
- ^ "Will Ada Vox Win 'American Idol'? The Show's First Drag Queen Contestant Totally Has What It Takes". Bustle. April 22, 2018. Archived from the original on March 7, 2023. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
- ^ "Ada Vox On Life After 'American Idol'". www.out.com. Archived from the original on November 28, 2022. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
- ^ "Interview: Ada Vox". The Santa Barbara Independent. August 22, 2018. Archived from the original on August 17, 2022. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
- ^ Santana, Steven (December 6, 2021). "San Antonio queen brings down the house on 'Queen of the Universe' premiere". mySA. Archived from the original on March 31, 2023. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
- ^ "Ada Vox's Glitter and Grit". San Antonio Magazine. June 27, 2018. Archived from the original on February 1, 2023. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
- ^ Nowlin, Sanford. "Idol Breaker: Singing San Antonio drag performer Ada Vox makes the jump to new reality series". San Antonio Current. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
- ^ "San Antonio 'American Idol' drag performer Ada Vox will compete on new 'Queen of the Universe' series". Out in SA. November 12, 2021. Archived from the original on January 31, 2023. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
- ^ Guerra, Joey (April 17, 2018). "San Antonio drag queen Ada Vox soars into the 'American Idol' top 14". Midland Reporter-Telegram. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
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