Olivia Lux
Olivia Lux at RuPaul's DragCon LA, 2022
Born
Fred Carlton Bunton

(1994-03-14) March 14, 1994 (age 29)
Buena Vista Township, New Jersey, U.S.
Other namesLiv Lux Miyake-Mugler
EducationMontclair State University (BA)
TelevisionRuPaul's Drag Race (season 13)

Olivia Lux (born March 14, 1994),[1] is the stage name of Fred Carlton Bunton,[2] an American drag performer most known for competing on season 13 of RuPaul's Drag Race. Olivia joined the House of Miyake-Mugler in November 2021 and in February 2022 announced that she would be changing her name to Liv Lux Miyake-Mugler when referred to in the ballroom scene.[3]

Career

Olivia grew up in Buena Vista Township and nearby Vineland.[4] She graduated from Montclair State University.[2]

Olivia competed on season 13 of RuPaul's Drag Race.[5] She placed in the top five, losing her spot in the finale after losing a lip-sync to Kandy Muse.[6][7] On the second episode of the season, Olivia placed in the top, but lost the lip-sync for the win to Symone. In the sixth and seventh episodes of the season, Olivia won the main challenges, winning two cash prizes of $5,000.[6] She became a member of the House of Miyake-Mugler who won season 2 of Legendary, and made her debut in the competitive ballroom scene in 2021.[8] She was also cast in X-Mas X-Travaganza - Shantay You Sleigh in 2021.[9]

In April 2023, Olivia announced on her Instagram and Twitter that she was cast as the role of Angel in Paper Mill Playhouse's production of Rent, running from June 7 to July 2, 2023.[10]

Personal life

Originally from New Jersey, Olivia Lux lives in Brooklyn, as of 2023.[11] She dances, sings, and writes music.[12] Her original drag name came from Olivia Pope from Scandal, and the Latin word for light.[13]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref
2021 RuPaul's Drag Race Contestant Season 13
2021 RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked Contestant Season 13
2021 RuPaul's Drag Race: Corona Can't Keep a Good Queen Down Herself Stand-alone special [14]
2021 The Drew Barrymore Show Herself Guest [15]
2023 57th Annual CMT Music Awards Herself Performer with Kelsea Ballerini, Jan Sport, Manila Luzon & Kennedy Davenport [16]
2023 The Weakest Link Herself Contestant [17]
2023 Glam Slam Herself Contestant

Music videos

Year Title Artist Ref
2022 "It's the Music" Olivia Lux [18]
2022 "GAGA" Grace Gaustad [19]

References

  1. ^ @TheOliviaLux (March 14, 2021). "in my BIRTHDAY SUIT 😜🎂🎈🎉 ahhh! i'm 27 and LIVing my DREAM !! to send your birthday wishes, tips, and to support by purchasing merch, please see the LINK IN MY BIO 🧡💎🧡💎" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  2. ^ a b Garcia, Babee (December 12, 2018). "'YOU BETTER WORK' TO BECOME MONTCLAIR STATE'S NEXT DRAG SUPERSTAR". Montclarion. Archived from the original on 2022-01-18. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
  3. ^ Miyake-Mugler, Liv Lux (February 28, 2022). "No Longer Olivia: Reintroducing Liv Lux Miyake-Mugler". Out Magazine. Archived from the original on February 28, 2022. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
  4. ^ Biese, Alex. "RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 13: Olivia Lux goes from NJ to VH1" Archived 2022-01-18 at the Wayback Machine, Asbury Park Press, December 13, 2020, via Newspapers.com. "Olivia Lux is going from Asbury Park to the Werk Room. The current reigning Miss Paradise at the Asbury Park hotspot Paradise, Liv was among the queens announced as part of the cast for Season 13 of VH1 sensation RuPaul’s Drag Race on Wednesday afternoon. Liv, 26, hails from the Vineland and Buena Vista Township area of Atlantic County and is currently based in Brooklyn."
  5. ^ Nolfi, Joey (April 5, 2021). "'RuPaul's Drag Race' sweetie Olivia Lux is ready to fit the world into her tiny purse". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on 2021-10-11. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
  6. ^ a b Daw, Stephen (2021-04-21). "'Drag Race' Star Olivia Lux Is Ready to 'Reclaim the Word Diva' With Her New Playlist". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2022-01-17. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
  7. ^ "Exclusive: Here's why Olivia Lux 'appreciates' negative Drag Race fans". GAY TIMES. 2021-04-09. Archived from the original on 2021-05-06. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
  8. ^ "'Drag Race's Olivia Lux Is Now In Ballroom's House of Miyake-Mugler". www.pride.com. 2021-10-11. Archived from the original on 2021-10-13. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
  9. ^ Cristi, A. A. "Ru-Paul's Drag Race Stars Announce Line-up For X-MAS XTRAVAGANZA UK + Ireland Tour". BroadwayWorld.com. Archived from the original on 2021-10-15. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
  10. ^ @TheOliviaLux (April 27, 2023). "AHHH!! I can finally share I'll be playing ANGEL in RENT the musical at Paper Mill Playhouse !!! 🤍 So excited to be revisiting this role, especially during PRIDE MONTH?!? -- let's do it !!!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  11. ^ Biese, Alex. "RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 queen Olivia Lux: 'I can bring home the crown.'". Asbury Park Press. Archived from the original on 2021-05-30. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
  12. ^ "Meet The Dark Horse Of 'Drag Race' Season 13". Bustle. 9 January 2021. Archived from the original on 2021-01-15. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
  13. ^ Rudolph, Christopher (April 5, 2021). "After "Drag Race," Olivia Lux Has Her Sights Set on Broadway". NewNowNext. Archived from the original on January 18, 2022. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
  14. ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray; Journal-Constitution, The Atlanta (February 17, 2021). "VH1 To Release 'RuPaul's Drag Race: Corona Can't Keep A Good Queen Down'; Docu Chronicles Shooting Reality Series During Pandemic". Deadline. Archived from the original on February 17, 2021. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  15. ^ "Olivia Lux Dishes on Her Sad RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 Exit and Gives DIY Shimmer Tips". The Drew Barrymore Show. April 7, 2021. Archived from the original on January 18, 2022. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
  16. ^ Willman, Chris (April 3, 2023). "Kelsea Ballerini's Performance With 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Queens at CMT Awards Playfully Flouts Wave of Anti-Drag Laws". Variety.com. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  17. ^ "FIRST LOOK: "The Weakest Link" -- "Drag Extravaganza!"". www.glaad.org. May 31, 2023. Retrieved 2023-06-03.
  18. ^ Olivia (Liv) Lux - It's the Music, retrieved 2022-08-28
  19. ^ "Grace Gaustad - GAGA - PILLBX: Episode 1 (Official Music Video)". YouTube. June 16, 2022. Retrieved June 17, 2022.

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