Sapphira Cristál
Sapphira Cristál | |
|---|---|
| Born | O'Neill Nichol Haynes September 27, 1988 (age 35) Bryan, Texas, U.S. |
| Education | Eastman School of Music Bard College |
| Occupation | Drag queen |
| Television | RuPaul's Drag Race (season 16) |
| Relatives | Saul Soliz (stepfather) |
| Website | sapphiracristal |
Sapphira Cristál (born September 27, 1988)[1] is the stage name of O'Neill Nichol Haynes,[2] an American drag performer who was both runner-up and Miss Congeniality on season 16 of RuPaul's Drag Race. She is also a classically trained opera singer and a composer.[3][4]
Early life and education[edit]
Born in Bryan, Texas,[5] Haynes's stepfather was MMA trainer Saul Soliz. Haynes was raised in Houston and attended HSPVA.[6] He practiced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai as a child.[7] He studied music composition and opera at the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester and the Longy School of Music at Bard College, but did not complete his bachelor's degree.[8]
Career[edit]
Sapphira Cristál started doing drag in Rochester, New York and worked in New York City, Boston, Massachusetts and Provincetown, Massachusetts.[9] She is competing on season 16 of RuPaul's Drag Race.[10] She won the first episode's talent show challenge,[11] which earned her immunity from a future elimination.[12] For her act, she performed the opera piece "O mio babbino caro",[6][13] and a studio version was released alongside the premiere.[14] All in all, she won four challenges throughout the season. She was voted by her fellow contestants as Miss Congeniality, alongside with Xunami Muse, and placing as runner-up to Nymphia Wind at the finale.
Personal life[edit]
Haynes is pansexual[15] and is based in Philadelphia.[11][16] She went to the same church as Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland in Houston.[17]
Discography[edit]
Singles[edit]
As lead artist[edit]
| Year | Title | Album | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | "O mio babbino caro" (Sapphira Cristál with Giacomo Puccini, Giovacchino Forzano, Macedonia Radio Orchestra, Oleg Kondratenko) |
Non-album single | Giacomo Puccini, Giovacchino Forzano | Jonathan Estabrooks | [14] |
Filmography[edit]
Television[edit]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/rupaul-drag-race-unveils-season-160000523.html
- ^ "The Newly Crowned Miss New Hope Celebrates, Sapphira Cristal". newhopecelebrates.com. New Hope Celebrates. 17 April 2019. Archived from the original on 13 January 2024. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
- ^ "Penn statue debate; Philly drag queen debut; Mandatory masking returns | Morning roundup". Billy Penn at WHYY. 2024-01-08. Archived from the original on 2024-01-13. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ^ "Philly drag queen Sapphira Cristál to compete in the next season of 'RuPaul's Drag Race'". PhillyVoice. 2023-12-08. Archived from the original on 2024-01-13. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ^ https://epgn.com/2021/10/20/sapphira-cristal-shining-bright/
- ^ a b Guerra, Joey. "Sapphira Cristál, a Houston native who attended HSPVA, is a 'Drag Race' frontrunner after 1 episode". Houston Chronicle. Archived from the original on 2024-01-13. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ^ "On Point with: Sapphira Cristal". 7 August 2016.
- ^ "As Philly clubs reopen post pandemic, a day in the drag queen world. Meet Sapphira Cristál". 11 July 2021.
- ^ "On Point with: Sapphira Cristal". 7 August 2016.
- ^ Forman, Beatrice (2024-01-04). "What to know about Sapphira Cristál, Philly's first true 'Drag Race' contestant". www.inquirer.com. Archived from the original on 2024-01-13. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ^ a b Forman, Beatrice (2024-01-06). "Philly queen Sapphira Cristál wins first episode of 'RuPaul's Drag Race'". www.inquirer.com. Archived from the original on 2024-01-13. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ^ "Philly's Sapphira Cristál impresses audiences and wins challenges in 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season premiere". PhillyVoice. 2024-01-06. Archived from the original on 2024-01-13. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ^ "For 'Drag Race' judges, queens & fans, Sapphira Cristál is the moment". www.out.com. Archived from the original on 2024-01-13. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ^ a b "O mio babbino caro by Sapphira Cristál". open.spotify.com. Archived from the original on 2024-01-14. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
- ^ https://epgn.com/2021/10/20/sapphira-cristal-shining-bright/
- ^ Valerio, Solmaira (2024-01-08). "Philly-based Sapphira Cristál on 'RuPaul's Drag Race'". Billy Penn at WHYY. Archived from the original on 2024-01-13. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ^ "On Point with: Sapphira Cristal". 7 August 2016.
