Performance of 'Cuntissimo' by Marina Diamondis for the 2025 Capital Pride TD Mainstage performance in Ottawa.

Every element - from the background visuals to the costume, makeup, and choreography - was curated by yours truly.

A canvas becomes my stage in this performance: a portrait of my own face painted upside down, crowned by my name written as a vertical ambigram.

This number is about perspective - about taking rejection, failure, and self-doubt, and reframing them into possibility. By changing the way we look at things, we change the story we tell ourselves. At the end of the video, I flip the work as the audio reminds us, “The Wheel of Fortune tarot card teaches that nothing stays the same: what’s on top will end up at the bottom, and what’s at the bottom will always rise up.”

Every detail - from the live brushstrokes to the soundscape and reveal - was crafted with intention. Performed at the inaugural Legacy Pride Pageant in Toronto, hosted by Lemon (winner of Canada vs the World Season 2).

Performance of 'Black' by Bob the Drag Queen.

Every element - from the background visuals to the costume, makeup, and choreography - was curated by yours truly.

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This song is a direct message to the audience, I urge them to respond to me & acknowledge my presence. As the lyrics say, 'The less you do, the more it makes me crazy... You're turning me cruel 'cause I'm just wanting you to react.' Without their reaction, I spiral.

Outfit and choreography curated by me.

In this performance piece, set to the powerful words of Malcolm X and the electrifying beats of Charity Kase's anthem, I call out Trent University’s attempt at “celebrating diversity” during Black History Month in 2023. My performance isn't merely entertainment; it's a call to action, a reminder of the importance of empathy, understanding, and celebrating cultural richness.

Every element of the performance was curated by me.