About Velma Jones
Born 1985. Velma Jones is a Canadian drag queen and drag king.
Ariane Laguë-Barrette is a Canadian drag performer known for her two drag personas: drag queen Velma Jones and drag king Johnny Jones. She competed on the sixth season of Canada's Drag Race.
Career Velma Jones, also known as Johnny Jones, is the first AFAB queen to compete on Canada's Drag Race, as well as the first drag king to compete on any Drag Race franchise. In 2022, she was the subject of an episode of , and co-starred in the docuseries L'agence in 2023. Jones has won the competitions "Drag Moi" at Cabaret Mado and "Mx. Cocktail" at Le Bar Cocktail, and is the co-producer and director of fellow Drag Race alum Gisèle Lullaby's weekly show "Full Gisèle".
Personal life Laguë-Barrette is based in Montreal.
Filmography Television Year Title Role Notes 2022 Herself (out of drag) Canada's Drag Race Velma/Johnny Jones (contestant) Season 6
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Velma Jones?
Canadian drag performer
When was Velma Jones born?
Velma Jones was born on 5 December 1985.
What is Velma Jones's occupation?
Velma Jones is a drag queen and drag king.
What nationality is Velma Jones?
Velma Jones is Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Velma Jones. https://biography.guide/velma-jones/
MLA: "Velma Jones." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/velma-jones/.
Chicago: "Velma Jones." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/velma-jones/.
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