Rosé

Ross Matthew McCorkell, known by his stage name Rosé, was born in Greenock, Scotland, in 1989. He moved with his family to Aberdeen, Scotland, and later to Sugar Land, Texas, at the age of 10. Rosé developed an early interest in performing arts and pursued a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Wichita State University, initially intending to become an operatic tenor. This academic background laid the foundation for her detailed and technical approach to performance.

Rosé began her drag career in 2017 in New York City. She quickly gained recognition, winning the Lady Liberty drag competition in 2017, triumphing over 73 other drag artists after 12 weeks of competition. In 2018, she co-founded the pop group Stephanie’s Child alongside fellow queens Jan Sport and Lagoona Bloo, showcasing her musical capabilities beyond drag performance. Her career trajectory surged with her participation in the thirteenth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, where her strong performances and strategic approach led her to finish as a third/fourth runner-up in 2021, securing three challenge wins during the season including the Rusical challenge.

Following her time on RuPaul’s Drag Race, Rosé continued to expand her presence in entertainment and music. In 2021, she released her debut solo single, “The Devil in the Details.” Her acting career includes a guest appearance on the TV series iCarly in 2022. Rosé also showcased her theatrical talents in December 2022 by joining the cast of Titanique, an off-Broadway musical parody. In July 2023, she took on the role of Glinda in an all-LGBTQ+ production of The Wizard of Oz at the Geva Theatre Center, further demonstrating her versatility and commitment to diverse performance art forms.