Throughout his time on the show, he was referred to by RuPaul as "the other Tyra" purportedly in order to not cause confusion with America's Next Top Model host Tyra Banks. Currently residing in Orlando, Ross performed throughout the United States and Canada.Īt the time he won the title, Ross was one of the youngest contestants to appear on RuPaul's Drag Race. Ross' old-school drag style and glamour made him a favorite of the judges.
During his time on RuPaul's Drag Race, Ross spoke candidly about his periods of homelessness and personal challenges prior to auditioning for and being selected to appear on the show. His drag mother was Angelica Sanchez Jones, a popular performer in the Orlando area. Career Ī native of Gainesville, Florida, Ross moved to Orlando, where he has resided for most of his life. Two years later, on September 14, 2022, Ross announced his return to drag, once again under the name King Tyra, exclusively on his OnlyFans. As of March 2020, Ross retired from his drag character Tyra Sanchez after making a public post on Instagram.
A frequent drag impersonator of pop star Beyoncé, Ross is best known as the winner of the second season of RuPaul's Drag Race, where he won $25,000. James William Ross IV (born 1988) is an American drag queen and reality television personality who performed under the stage name Tyra Sanchez.
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