Featured Guests
Chef Todd Erickson
Entrepreneur and proud LGBTQ+ advocate Chef Todd Erickson is renowned for his culinary excellence and innovative flavors. Charismatic and dashing, Erickson has garnered numerous accolades, including a victory on Food Network Channel’s “Beat Bobby Flay.”
Erickson’s love for life, beauty, and flavor has attracted the attention of pop stars, icons, presidents, dignitaries, and their families and has been featured on Food Network, Cooking Channel, NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, CNN en Español as well as published in best-selling books. Chef Todd Erickson is a global citizen, consulting for five-star resorts throughout Central America and the Caribbean. Todd lives by the mantra, “Food is Art. Art is Life. Life is Good!”
Get ready to be captivated as Chef Todd brings his culinary prowess to the Advance by Transcend Cruises. He will curate diverse themed dinners, conduct engaging hands-on culinary classes, and host thrilling interactive guest culinary competitions. There’s a delightful experience for everyone to enjoy!
You can learn more about Chef Todd here.
Envy Peru
After two months of competing in the Dutch version of RuPaul’s Drag Race and winning four challenges, Envy Peru has made history as the first ever crowned contestant of Drag Race Holland, as well as the first Peruvian queen in the franchise to emerge supreme.
As reigning Queen, Envy Peru has not only achieved fame and publicity in the Netherlands but also worldwide; Drag Race Holland was broadcasted online and subtitled in four different languages.
Based in Amsterdam, Envy is known for her sweet personality, professional work, amazing performances, fashion style and make-up looks.
Since Envy Peru won Drag Race Holland she has been starring in many TV shows like “de Verraders”, “Gouden Televizier Ring” amongst many others, and she has been the head judge in Dutch TV show “Make Up Your Mind”, which is a huge success. Besides Dutch TV shows, she has been a judge in “Drag Race Spain” and did countless interviews with international press like Entertainment Weekly, Attitude Magazine, Magaly TV Peru and GayTimes New York just to name a few.
Envy tours like no other drag queen. With bookings in the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Belgium, France, Spain, Norway, Hungary, Mexico and Peru, she is here to stay. She also has two residencies in “the Amsterdam Drag Show” and “the Rotterdam Drag Show” where she is the leading lady of the show. In 2023, her work visa for the United States has been approved where she is touring multiple times a year.
Brands are also very interested in working with Envy Peru. She has her own limited make-up collection together with M.A.C. Cosmetics, which was released in June 2022. Other collaborations are with brands such as Booking.com, Mugler, Magnum, Google, Klarna, Sony Music, H&M, Victor & Rolf, YOOX Net a Porter and Crocs amongst others.
Nikita Vegaz
Reigning from Berlin, Nikita Vegaz has earned her standing as one of Germany’s most successful queens. Residing in Berlin, she is known for performing extraordinarily successful and entertaining shows throughout Europe. Reaching the pinnacle of drag, Nikita appeared on Drag Race Germany in 2023. There, she won the hearts of fans worldwide, proving that drag is more than just appearance; it’s a powerful expression of the soul.
Metamorkid
Metamorkid is a standout contestant from RuPaul’s Drag Race Germany, known for its transformative and avant-garde drag aesthetic. With a background in fashion design and performance art, Metamorkid brings a unique blend of creativity and innovation to the stage. Their looks often push the boundaries of traditional drag, incorporating elements of high fashion, surrealism, and theatricality.
Metamorkid’s journey on Drag Race Germany has been marked by bold fashion choices, intricate makeup, and compelling performances that captivate both judges and audiences alike. Off the stage, Metamorkid is an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and uses its platform to promote inclusivity and self-expression. Their commitment to challenging norms and redefining beauty makes Metamorkid a memorable and influential figure in the drag community.
