# RuPaul’s Drag Race - Asia O’Hara: Drag, Dazzle, and the Power of Representation

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Podcast: [Artists To Watch Las Vegas | Music Interviews, Live Performances & Rising Artists](https://stenobird.com/podcast/artists-to-watch-las-vegas-music-interviews-live-performances-rising-artists-6416422)
Published: 2025-10-17T14:53:57+00:00
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## Resource

In this vibrant episode of Artists to Watch Las Vegas , host Carlaya sits down with Asia O’Hara , the celebrated star of RuPaul’s Drag Race and the dazzling emcee of RuPaul’s Drag Race Live! at the Flamingo Las Vegas. Asia opens up about her journey from Texas stages to the Las Vegas Strip, reflecting on how the hit show transformed her craft, expanded her horizons, and elevated drag into mainstream art. Listeners will get an inside look at what makes RuPaul’s Drag Race Live! so electric — from its live “mini challenges” and “lip syncs for your life” to the thrill of crowning a new queen every night. Asia also shares how connecting with first-time drag audiences has become one of her greatest joys, inspiring them to leave with a new appreciation for the art form and queer culture. ✨ A conversation that celebrates creativity, courage, and the moment drag took center stage in Las Vegas history.

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