Sasha Kekauoha (born July 26, 1985), known professionally as Sasha Colby, is an American

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performer and

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competitor. She is slated to compete on the upcoming fifteenth season of ''

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''. She is the "drag mother" of fourteenth season contestant Kerri Colby. Sasha is a trans woman.

Early life

Sasha Colby was born in Hawaii.

Career

Sasha Colby has been described as a "beauty queen", a "drag legend", and a "pageant legend". She won the Miss Continental competition in 2012. She walked the runway at the iHeartRadio Awards, wearing a look inspired by Jennifer Lopez alongside other

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s. Chrissy Callahan of

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said her look "channeled" the song "

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. Sasha Colby will compete on the upcoming fifteenth season of ''

''.

References

External links

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