Charra Tea

About

Northern Irish drag performer, reality star, and social media content creator known for competing on season six of RuPaul's Drag Race UK and became the season's Miss Congeniality. She is also known for her colorful drag, comedy, makeup, and British pop culture references she shares on Instagram and TikTok.

Before fame

She began experimenting with drag makeup in October 2018, performed for the first time in January 2019, and began performing regularly in April 2019. She studied graphic design at the University of Leeds and graduated in 2023. Her big break was being cast and appearing on season six of RuPaul's Drag Race UK in 2024.

Trivia

Her drag name Charra Tea is a play on the word "charity" and was inspired by her love of charity shopping and her experience volunteering in a charity shop. She has mentioned Blu Hydrangea as being one of her earliest and biggest drag inspirations.

Family life

Her out of drag name is James Martin. Her mother appeared on RuPaul's Drag Race UK as Mama Tea during the family makeover challenge, and she watched the episode with both of her parents on her mother's birthday.

Associated with

She portrayed Nadine Coyle during Snatch Game on Drag Race UK in 2024.