“I wear drag because I love fashion. I love performing. I love being in front of a crowd of people but above and beyond everything it’s because I love clothing and I love wearing clothing,” the season 3 winner told PEOPLE Monday night.
As the season-long frontrunner it wasn’t really a surprise that the 6’3″ international supermodel in 5-inch heels took the crown. From the first episode – when he won both the mini challenge and the runway challenge – Raja, 36, has dominated the competition.
On Monday’s finale, he beat out two other finalists – his friend, the quirky and gorgeous Manila Luzon, and the Puerto Rican pageant princess, Alexis Mateo.
But Drag Race isn’t just about competing. “There’s a part of me that’s always wanted to be a role model or a teacher or a mentor,” Raja said of performing in drag on TV.
“We’re here one day – we could be gone the next day. It’s really important for us as people in the arts to leave a legacy and be on the forefront and introduce ideas to young people.”
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