Chi Chi DeVayne: Difference between revisions
Thechamp11 (talk | contribs) →Health issues and death: changed gender in paragraph as it was mentioned her as "he" |
|||
| Line 37: | Line 37: | ||
==Health issues and death== |
==Health issues and death== |
||
In 2018, Davenport was diagnosed with [[scleroderma]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kelleher |first1=Patrick |title=RuPaul’s Drag Race royalty Chi Chi DeVayne has been rushed to hospital with suspected kidney failure |url=https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/07/17/rupauls-drag-race-chi-chi-devayne-kidney-failure-scleroderma-hospital-trixie-mattel/ |website=PinkNews |publisher=PinkNews |accessdate=16 August 2020}}</ref> On July 17, 2020, |
In 2018, Davenport was diagnosed with [[scleroderma]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kelleher |first1=Patrick |title=RuPaul’s Drag Race royalty Chi Chi DeVayne has been rushed to hospital with suspected kidney failure |url=https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/07/17/rupauls-drag-race-chi-chi-devayne-kidney-failure-scleroderma-hospital-trixie-mattel/ |website=PinkNews |publisher=PinkNews |accessdate=16 August 2020}}</ref> On July 17, 2020, she was rushed to the hospital for [[kidney failure]] related to scleroderma. Two days later, she posted an update on social media saying, "I let it go too long without going to the doctor and these are the consequences," as well as showing appreciation for the outpouring of support from fans and colleagues. She stated that she was undergoing [[dialysis]] treatment.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/chi-chi-devayne-drag-race-kidney-failure-hospital_uk_5f12cd3cc5b6cec246c2e85e?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAMp8Lgw1T95FvRV9zZN82-oPhf109SWLahgD44D7vMwwlv67Z76JYTTKx9uCJ-D_4vBrBFpxDHcjbH-2EPs2E34Uv9RuwCO2WiAIH2-c9PKETqH6RynXz-aU8BxipDh3W7ay9g95q5y-YDVmVm3098E3EuuP-EXDdPA139Ap3PfP|title=Chi Chi Devayne 'Overwhelmed' By 'Outpouring Of Love' Since Being Hospitalised|last=Welsh|first=Daniel|website=Huffington Post|date=July 19, 2020|accessdate=July 20, 2020}}</ref> Later that year, she was re-admitted into the hospital after being diagnosed with [[pneumonia]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/rupauls-drag-race-chi-chi-devayne-hospital-pneumonia-donate-all-stars-a9673541.html|title=RuPaul's Drag Race star Chi Chi DeVayne readmitted to hospital following pneumonia diagnosis|last=Lewis|first=Isobel|website=Independent|date=August 17, 2020|accessdate=August 19, 2020}}</ref> She died on August 20, 2020 at the age of 34.<ref name="Mirror">{{cite news |last=Pike|first=Molly |date=2020-08-20 |title=Chi Chi DeVayne dead: RuPaul's Drag Race star dies at 34 after pneumonia battle|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/breaking-chi-chi-devayne-dead-22554504 |work=Mirror |access-date=2020-08-20}}</ref><ref name="EW death">{{cite web|url=https://ew.com/tv/rupauls-drag-race-queen-chi-chi-devayne-dead/|first=Joey|last=Nolfl|date=2020-08-20|accessdate=2020-08-20|title=RuPaul's Drag Race queen Chi Chi DeVayne dies at 34|work=Entertainment Weekly}}</ref> |
||
==Filmography== |
==Filmography== |
||
Revision as of 21:21, 20 August 2020
 | This article is currently being heavily edited because its subject has recently died. Information about their death and related events may change significantly and initial news reports may be unreliable. The most recent updates to this article may not reflect the most current information. |
Chi Chi DeVayne | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Chi Chi DeVayne at RuPaul's DragCon LA, 2018 | |
| Born | September 24, 1985 Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | August 20, 2020 (aged 34)[1] Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Pneumonia |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Drag queen |
| Known for | RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: Season 3 |
| Website | chichidevayne.com |
Zavion Davenport (September 24, 1985 – August 20, 2020), better known by the stage name Chi Chi DeVayne, was an American drag queen and reality television personality who came to international attention on the eighth season of RuPaul's Drag Race and the third season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars.
Early life
Davenport was from Shreveport, Louisiana. He said of his childhood, "I was always a little performer. My uncle used to stage talent shows with all us cousins, and my mom saw something in me. She had me in gymnastics, and I was in a dance company in my twenties."[2] Growing up, he had a "hard-knock life": he carried a gun, got into trouble, and joined gangs.[3]
Drag career
Davenport took the first name Chi Chi from the film To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar and the surname DeVayne from the Devenport drag family of Shreveport. Her drag mothers are Kourtni DeVayne and Lady Phat Kat.[4] Prior to appearing on RuPaul's Drag Race, she worked two nine-to-five jobs to support herself at a gay bar in Shreveport.[5]
Davenport competed in the eighth season of Drag Race, which began airing on March 7, 2016.[6] HuffPost's James Michael Nichols stated that "Chi Chi was the dark-horse this season, walking through the doors in the first episode in a dress literally made out of garbage bags."[7] DeVayne made it to the top four but was eliminated before Kim Chi and Naomi Smalls; Bob the Drag Queen took the crown. DeVayne said of the experience: "It changed everything in my life. Everything has turned in a different direction. Before, I was just like, 'What's a good job that I could get here in town, working in a factory.' It's crazy."[8] After appearing on the season, DeVayne started working full time as a drag queen. One of her performances with Kennedy Davenport was hosted by the Star Theater in Portland.[9]
DeVayne enjoyed using different shades of purple in her drag makeup.[10]
DeVayne appeared on RuPaul's podcast RuPaul: What's the Tee with Michelle Visage in 2016.[11] The next year, she was part of a holiday tour in November called A Drag Queen Christmas: the Naughty Tour, along with Sasha Velour, Shea Coulee, Kim Chi, Latrice Royale, Farrah Moan, Naomi Smalls, and Eureka O'Hara.[12][13]
In March 2018, DeVayne was a part of Max Emerson's Drag Babies series, which was hosted by Bob the Drag Queen. She served as a drag mentor alongside Peppermint and Shuga Cain.[14]
DeVayne was asked to come back to Drag Race for the third season of All Stars, which premiered on January 25, 2018.[15] She was eliminated in the fourth episode, originally placing seventh. She ultimately finished eight after Morgan McMichaels returned to the competition.
Health issues and death
In 2018, Davenport was diagnosed with scleroderma.[16] On July 17, 2020, she was rushed to the hospital for kidney failure related to scleroderma. Two days later, she posted an update on social media saying, "I let it go too long without going to the doctor and these are the consequences," as well as showing appreciation for the outpouring of support from fans and colleagues. She stated that she was undergoing dialysis treatment.[17] Later that year, she was re-admitted into the hospital after being diagnosed with pneumonia.[18] She died on August 20, 2020 at the age of 34.[1][19]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | RuPaul's Drag Race (season 8) | Herself | Contestant (4th place) | [6] |
| 2018 | RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (season 3) | Herself | Contestant (8th place) | [15] |
| 2020 | Little America | TBA | Guest appearance | [20] |
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role | Theatre | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Women Behind Bars | Jo-Jo | The Montalban | [21] |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Artist | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | "GFY" | Randy Boo ft. Chi Chi Devayne | [22] |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Untucked | Himself | Companion show to RuPaul's Drag Race | [23] |
| 2016 | Cucu Confessions | Himself | Guest, hosted by Cynthia Lee Fontaine | [24] |
| 2017 | How to Makeup | Himself | World of Wonder series | [25] |
| 2017 | Craigslist Missed Connections | Himself | Guest | [26] |
| 2018 | COSMO Queens | Himself | Guest | [27] |
| 2018 | Drag Babies | Himself | Drag Mentor | [28] |
| 2018 | Whatcha Packin' | Himself | Guest | [29] |
| 2019 | Hey Qween | Himself | Valentine's Special | [30] |
| 2020 | Bootleg Opinions | Himself | Guest | [31] |
Discography
Singles
Featured singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Sitting on a Secret" (RuPaul featuring Aja, Chi Chi Devayne, Milk, Morgan McMichaels, & Thorgy Thor) |
2018 | Non-album single |
| "GFY" (Randy Boo featuring Chi Chi Devayne) |
2020 | Non-album single |
References
- ^ a b Pike, Molly (2020-08-20). "Chi Chi DeVayne dead: RuPaul's Drag Race star dies at 34 after pneumonia battle". Mirror. Retrieved 2020-08-20.
- ^ Gaudette, Emily (January 25, 2018). "'RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE ALL STARS' SEASON 3: MEET CHI CHI DEVAYNE, LOUISIANA'S DRAG QUEEN HERO". Newsweek. Retrieved 11 February 2018.
- ^ Rawles, Timothy (May 4, 2016). "Chi Chi DeVayne was wounded, but Drag Race helped her heal". San Diego Gay and Lesbian News. Retrieved 11 February 2018.
- ^ "MEET THE QUEENS -- CHI CHI DEVAYNE". Logo TV. February 1, 2016. Archived from the original on 12 February 2018. Retrieved 11 February 2018.
- ^ Garner, Glenn (May 5, 2016). "Sashay Away: Chi Chi Devayne on Country Swag, Southern Drag, and Getting Paid". Out.com. Retrieved 11 February 2018.
- ^ a b Lee, Stephan (February 1, 2016). "RuPaul's Drag Race season 8 queens and premiere date revealed — exclusive". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved December 7, 2019.
- ^ Nichols, James Michael (May 4, 2016). "Last Words: Chi Chi DeVayne Reflects On Her Time On 'RuPaul's Drag Race'". HuffPost. Retrieved 11 February 2018.
- ^ Guerra, Joey (May 4, 2016). "Chi Chi Devayne talks life-changing 'Drag Race' experience". Chron. Retrieved 11 February 2018.
- ^ "CLUB KAI KAI Presents R U GAY? w/ Chi Chi DeVayne & Kennedy Davenport". TicketWeb. Retrieved 11 February 2018.
- ^ "You Have to See Chi Chi DeVayne Make the Case For Purple Makeup". Cosmopolitan. January 25, 2018. Retrieved 11 February 2018.
- ^ "Episode 75 - Chi Chi DeVayne". RuPaul: What's The Tee?. December 7, 2016. Retrieved 11 February 2018.
- ^ Nunn, Jerry (November 15, 2017). "Chi Chi DeVayne". Chicago Pride. Retrieved 11 February 2018.
- ^ Cooper, Mariah (November 16, 2017). "'Drag Race' queens unite for Xmas show". Washington Blade. Retrieved 11 February 2018.
- ^ "Instagram Star Max Emerson's "Drag Babies" Set to Premiere". Metrosource. Retrieved 2019-09-13.
- ^ a b Sava, Oliver. "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars returns when we need it most". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 2019-12-07.
- ^ Kelleher, Patrick. "RuPaul's Drag Race royalty Chi Chi DeVayne has been rushed to hospital with suspected kidney failure". PinkNews. PinkNews. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
- ^ Welsh, Daniel (July 19, 2020). "Chi Chi Devayne 'Overwhelmed' By 'Outpouring Of Love' Since Being Hospitalised". Huffington Post. Retrieved July 20, 2020.
- ^ Lewis, Isobel (August 17, 2020). "RuPaul's Drag Race star Chi Chi DeVayne readmitted to hospital following pneumonia diagnosis". Independent. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
- ^ Nolfl, Joey (2020-08-20). "RuPaul's Drag Race queen Chi Chi DeVayne dies at 34". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2020-08-20.
- ^ Rudolph, Christopher. "Check Out Chi Chi DeVayne in the First Trailer for Apple TV+ Series "Little America"". NewNowNext.com. Retrieved 2019-12-20.
- ^ Dior, Chiffon (December 16, 2019). "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Recap: Family Matters". Vulture. Retrieved July 20, 2020.
- ^ Randy Boo (2020-02-22), GFY, retrieved 2020-02-23
- ^ Untucked: RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 - Episode 1 "Keeping It 100!". YouTube. March 8, 2016. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
- ^ CuCuCONFESSIONS ft. (ChiChi Devayne). YouTube. August 11, 2016. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
- ^ HOW TO MAKEUP: Chi Chi DeVayne's Red Lip. YouTube. December 11, 2017. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
- ^ Chi Chi Devayne: CRAIGSLIST Missed Connections - WOW Presents Plus Sneak Peek. YouTube. December 23, 2017. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
- ^ Chi Chi DeVayne | COSMO Queens | Cosmopolitan. YouTube. January 29, 2018. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
- ^ DRAG BABIES: Project #1 "What The Hell Are We Doing?". YouTube. March 13, 2018. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
- ^ [tps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBFkVl8QFwc&t Whatcha Packin: Chi Chi Devayne | Season 3 Episode 4 | RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars]. YouTube. February 19, 2018. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
- ^ CHI CHI DEVAYNE on Hey Qween! Valentine's Special with Jonny McGovern. YouTube. February 14, 2019. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
- ^ All Stars 5 Episode 2 x Bootleg Opinions with Chi Chi Devayne!. Yuhua Hamasaki. June 13, 2020. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
External links
