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'''Sister Sister''' (born '''Philip Doran''') is a British [[drag queen]] from [[Liverpool]], [[England]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Who is Sister Sister? Meet the RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star with absurd comedy timing|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/reality-tv/sister-sister-rupauls-drag-race-uk-contestant/|access-date=2021-04-21|website=Radio Times|language=en}}</ref> They are best known for competing on the [[RuPaul's Drag Race UK (series 2)|second series]] of ''[[RuPaul's Drag Race UK]]''.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=RuPaul's Drag Race UK series two {{!}} Meet The Queens|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/mediapacks/rpdr2-queens|url-status=live|access-date=2021-03-29|website=[[BBC]]}}</ref>
'''Philip Doran''' (born 2 September 1988), better known by the stage name '''Sister Sister''', is a British [[drag queen]] from [[Liverpool]], [[England]]<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Who is Sister Sister? Meet the RuPaul's Drag Race UK star with absurd comedy timing|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/reality-tv/sister-sister-rupauls-drag-race-uk-contestant/|access-date=2021-04-21|website=Radio Times|archive-date=21 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210421195213/https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/reality-tv/sister-sister-rupauls-drag-race-uk-contestant/|url-status=live}}</ref> who is best known for competing on the [[RuPaul's Drag Race UK (series 2)|second series]] of ''[[RuPaul's Drag Race UK]]''.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=RuPaul's Drag Race UK series two {{!}} Meet The Queens|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/mediapacks/rpdr2-queens|url-status=live|access-date=2021-03-29|website=[[BBC]]|archive-date=16 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201216115708/https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/mediapacks/rpdr2-queens}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
Sister started pursuing their career as a drag performer in 2012, and cites British comedians [[Dawn French]], [[Jennifer Saunders]] and [[Victoria Wood]] as influences for their drag persona, as well as infamous [[British]] drag queen [[Lily Savage]].<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-19|title=RuPaul's Drag Race UK: Everything To Know About Sister Sister|url=https://screenrant.com/rupauls-drag-race-uk-sister-sister-facts-trivia/|access-date=2021-04-23|website=ScreenRant|language=en-US}}</ref> She began her career in London.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-19|title=Liverpool Drag Race star Sister Sister on life before drag, the city's gay scene and what RuPaul's really like|url=https://theguideliverpool.com/liverpool-drag-race-star-sister-sister-on-life-before-drag-the-citys-gay-scene-and-what-rupauls-really-like/|access-date=2021-04-23|website=The Guide Liverpool|language=en-GB}}</ref> In December 2020, Sister Sister was announced as one of twelve contestants competing on the [[RuPaul's Drag Race UK (series 2)|second series]] of ''[[RuPaul's Drag Race UK]],''<ref name=":0" /> where they place sixth overall. In February 2022, Sister Sister will embark on ''RuPaul's Drag Race UK: The Official Tour'' with the series 2 cast, in association with [[World of Wonder (company)|World of Wonder]] and promoter Voss Events.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|title=RuPaul's Drag Race UK Tour|url=https://vossevents.com/rupauls-drag-race-uk-tour/|access-date=2021-03-26|website=Voss Events|language=en}}</ref>
Sister Sister started pursuing their career as a drag performer in 2012, and cites British comedians [[Dawn French]], [[Jennifer Saunders]] and [[Victoria Wood]] as influences for their drag persona, as well as British drag queen [[Lily Savage]].<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-19|title=RuPaul's Drag Race UK: Everything To Know About Sister Sister|url=https://screenrant.com/rupauls-drag-race-uk-sister-sister-facts-trivia/|access-date=2021-04-23|website=ScreenRant|archive-date=23 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210423150059/https://screenrant.com/rupauls-drag-race-uk-sister-sister-facts-trivia/|url-status=live}}</ref> She began her career in London.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-19|title=Liverpool Drag Race star Sister Sister on life before drag, the city's gay scene and what RuPaul's really like|url=https://theguideliverpool.com/liverpool-drag-race-star-sister-sister-on-life-before-drag-the-citys-gay-scene-and-what-rupauls-really-like/|access-date=2021-04-23|website=The Guide Liverpool|archive-date=23 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210423150152/https://theguideliverpool.com/liverpool-drag-race-star-sister-sister-on-life-before-drag-the-citys-gay-scene-and-what-rupauls-really-like/|url-status=live}}</ref> In December 2020, Sister Sister was announced as one of twelve contestants competing on the [[RuPaul's Drag Race UK (series 2)|second series]] of ''[[RuPaul's Drag Race UK]],''<ref name=":0" /> where they place sixth overall. In February 2022, Sister Sister embarked on ''RuPaul's Drag Race UK: The Official Tour'' with the series 2 cast, in association with [[World of Wonder (company)|World of Wonder]] and promoter Voss Events.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|title=RuPaul's Drag Race UK Tour|url=https://vossevents.com/rupauls-drag-race-uk-tour/|access-date=2021-03-26|website=Voss Events|archive-date=1 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210501032451/https://vossevents.com/rupauls-drag-race-uk-tour/|url-status=dead}}</ref> In May 2023, Sister Sister appeared in the trailer for the BBC coverage of the ''[[Eurovision Song Contest 2023|Eurovision Song Contest]]'', which was being hosted that year in Liverpool.<ref name="PinkNews1">{{cite news|url=https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/05/10/eurovision-2023-paul-o-grady-intro-fans-reaction/|title=Paul O'Grady's posthumous Eurovision 2023 cameo moves fans to tears: 'We love and miss you, Paul'|last=Iftkhar|first=Asyia|date=10 May 2023|work=[[PinkNews]]|accessdate=10 May 2023}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Sister Sister currently resides in [[Liverpool]], [[England]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-03-04 |title=Drag Race UK's Sister Sister responds to plagiarism accusations |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a35726506/drag-race-uk-sister-sister-plagiarism-accusation/ |access-date=2022-03-15 |website=Digital Spy |language=en-GB |archive-date=15 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220315164154/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a35726506/drag-race-uk-sister-sister-plagiarism-accusation/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
Sister Sister currently resides in [[Liverpool]], [[England]].{{cn|date=April 2021}}


Sister Sister spoke out against [[Cyberbullying|online abuse]] they'd received whilst appearing on the [[RuPaul's Drag Race UK (series 2)|second series]] of ''[[RuPaul's Drag Race UK]].'' In an essay for ''[[The Guardian]]'' in February 2021, the Liverpool-based entertainer said "Without going into too much detail, one [post] that came from a blank profile described in graphic detail how they would like to see me die." and mentioned that their [[mental health]] "reached rock bottom" during the peak of the online abuse they were receiving.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sister|first=Sister|date=2021-02-22|title=Drag Race star Sister Sister: 'One troll described how he'd like to see me die'|url=http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/feb/22/rupaul-drag-race-sister-sister-troll|url-status=live|access-date=2021-04-21|website=[[The Guardian]]|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-26|title=Exclusive: Drag Race UK star Sister Sister discusses the 'change in temperature' following powerful essay|url=https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/culture/exclusive-drag-race-uk-sister-sister/|access-date=2021-04-23|website=GAY TIMES|language=en-GB}}</ref> Discussing their experience on [[BBC Radio 5 Live]] in March 2021, Sister Sister urged people to be more considerate online - particularly given the impact of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. "The new normal is that we're all talking online, so we have to really consider... how does this sound?," they told host of the programme [[Naga Munchetty]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|date=2021-03-01|title=Drag Race UK: Sister Sister reveals 'graphic' death threats|language=en-GB|work=[[BBC News]]|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-56240613|access-date=2021-04-21}}</ref> They received support from a variety of ''Drag Race'' contestants including fellow series 2 contestants [[Bimini Bon-Boulash]], [[Tayce]] and [[Asttina Mandella]].<ref name=":2" />
Sister Sister spoke out against [[Cyberbullying|online abuse]] she had received whilst appearing on the [[RuPaul's Drag Race UK (series 2)|second series]] of ''[[RuPaul's Drag Race UK]].'' In an essay for ''[[The Guardian]]'' in February 2021, the Liverpool-based entertainer said "Without going into too much detail, one [post] that came from a blank profile described in graphic detail how they would like to see me die” and mentioned that their [[mental health]] "reached rock bottom" during the peak of the online abuse she was receiving.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sister|first=Sister|date=2021-02-22|title=Drag Race star Sister Sister: 'One troll described how he'd like to see me die'|url=http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/feb/22/rupaul-drag-race-sister-sister-troll|url-status=live|access-date=2021-04-21|website=[[The Guardian]]|archive-date=7 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507141136/https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/feb/22/rupaul-drag-race-sister-sister-troll}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-26|title=Exclusive: Drag Race UK star Sister Sister discusses the 'change in temperature' following powerful essay|url=https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/culture/exclusive-drag-race-uk-sister-sister/|access-date=2021-04-23|website=Gay Times|archive-date=23 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210423145928/https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/culture/exclusive-drag-race-uk-sister-sister/|url-status=live}}</ref> Discussing her experience on [[BBC Radio 5 Live]] in March 2021, Sister Sister urged people to be more considerate online - particularly given the impact of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. "The new normal is that we're all talking online, so we have to really consider... how does this sound?," she told host of the programme [[Naga Munchetty]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|date=2021-03-01|title=Drag Race UK: Sister Sister reveals 'graphic' death threats|work=[[BBC News]]|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-56240613|access-date=2021-04-21|archive-date=21 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210421195207/https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-56240613|url-status=live}}</ref> She received support from a variety of ''Drag Race'' contestants including fellow series 2 contestants [[Bimini Bon-Boulash]], [[Tayce]] and [[Asttina Mandella]].<ref name=":2" />


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
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|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Who are Ginny Lemon and Sister Sister on Celebrity Coach trip?|url=https://www.realitytitbit.com/whats-on/celebrity-coach-trip-sister-sister-and-ginny-lemon|first=Disha|last=Kandpal|date=January 5, 2022|access-date=January 5, 2022|website=RealityTitBit|archive-date=5 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220105192615/https://www.realitytitbit.com/whats-on/celebrity-coach-trip-sister-sister-and-ginny-lemon|url-status=live}}</ref>
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==Discography==
==Discography==
===As featured artist===
===As featured artist===
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| "UK Hun?"<ref>{{Citation|title=UK Hun? (Bananadrama Version) - Single by The Cast of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, Season 2|url=https://music.apple.com/gb/album/uk-hun-bananadrama-version-single/1552817322|language=en-gb|access-date=15 February 2021}}</ref>
| "UK Hun?"<ref>{{Citation|title=UK Hun? (Bananadrama Version) - Single by The Cast of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, Season 2|url=https://music.apple.com/gb/album/uk-hun-bananadrama-version-single/1552817322|language=en-gb|access-date=15 February 2021|archive-date=11 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210211222838/https://music.apple.com/gb/album/uk-hun-bananadrama-version-single/1552817322|url-status=live}}</ref>
<small>The Cast of ''RuPaul's Drag Race UK (Bananadrama Version)''</small>
<small>The Cast of ''RuPaul's Drag Race UK (Bananadrama Version)''</small>
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Latest revision as of 16:09, 26 December 2024

Sister Sister
Born
Philip Doran

(1988-09-02) 2 September 1988 (age 36)
Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
NationalityBritish
OccupationDrag queen
Years active2012–present
TelevisionRuPaul's Drag Race UK (series 2)

Philip Doran (born 2 September 1988), better known by the stage name Sister Sister, is a British drag queen from Liverpool, England[1] who is best known for competing on the second series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK.[2]

Career

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Sister Sister started pursuing their career as a drag performer in 2012, and cites British comedians Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders and Victoria Wood as influences for their drag persona, as well as British drag queen Lily Savage.[1][3] She began her career in London.[4] In December 2020, Sister Sister was announced as one of twelve contestants competing on the second series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK,[2] where they place sixth overall. In February 2022, Sister Sister embarked on RuPaul's Drag Race UK: The Official Tour with the series 2 cast, in association with World of Wonder and promoter Voss Events.[5] In May 2023, Sister Sister appeared in the trailer for the BBC coverage of the Eurovision Song Contest, which was being hosted that year in Liverpool.[6]

Personal life

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Sister Sister currently resides in Liverpool, England.[7]

Sister Sister spoke out against online abuse she had received whilst appearing on the second series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK. In an essay for The Guardian in February 2021, the Liverpool-based entertainer said "Without going into too much detail, one [post] that came from a blank profile described in graphic detail how they would like to see me die” and mentioned that their mental health "reached rock bottom" during the peak of the online abuse she was receiving.[8][9] Discussing her experience on BBC Radio 5 Live in March 2021, Sister Sister urged people to be more considerate online - particularly given the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. "The new normal is that we're all talking online, so we have to really consider... how does this sound?," she told host of the programme Naga Munchetty.[10] She received support from a variety of Drag Race contestants including fellow series 2 contestants Bimini Bon-Boulash, Tayce and Asttina Mandella.[10]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref
2021 RuPaul's Drag Race UK Contestant Series 2 [2]
2022 Celebrity Coach Trip Contestant Series 7 [11]

Discography

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Title Year Album
"UK Hun?"[12]

The Cast of RuPaul's Drag Race UK (Bananadrama Version)

2021 Non-album single

Stage

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Year Title Promoter Locations Ref
2022 RuPaul's Drag Race UK: The Official Tour Voss Events / World of Wonder Ipswich, Oxford, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, Nottingham, Bournemouth, Southend, Manchester, Sheffield, Blackpool, Llandudno, Birmingham, Cardiff, Liverpool, Basingstoke, Portsmouth, Plymouth, London, Derby, Bristol, Bradford, Aberdeen, Southampton, Stockton, Brighton and Newport [5]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Who is Sister Sister? Meet the RuPaul's Drag Race UK star with absurd comedy timing". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 21 April 2021. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "RuPaul's Drag Race UK series two | Meet The Queens". BBC. Archived from the original on 16 December 2020. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
  3. ^ "RuPaul's Drag Race UK: Everything To Know About Sister Sister". ScreenRant. 19 February 2021. Archived from the original on 23 April 2021. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  4. ^ "Liverpool Drag Race star Sister Sister on life before drag, the city's gay scene and what RuPaul's really like". The Guide Liverpool. 19 January 2021. Archived from the original on 23 April 2021. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  5. ^ a b "RuPaul's Drag Race UK Tour". Voss Events. Archived from the original on 1 May 2021. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  6. ^ Iftkhar, Asyia (10 May 2023). "Paul O'Grady's posthumous Eurovision 2023 cameo moves fans to tears: 'We love and miss you, Paul'". PinkNews. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  7. ^ "Drag Race UK's Sister Sister responds to plagiarism accusations". Digital Spy. 4 March 2021. Archived from the original on 15 March 2022. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
  8. ^ Sister, Sister (22 February 2021). "Drag Race star Sister Sister: 'One troll described how he'd like to see me die'". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 7 May 2021. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  9. ^ "Exclusive: Drag Race UK star Sister Sister discusses the 'change in temperature' following powerful essay". Gay Times. 26 February 2021. Archived from the original on 23 April 2021. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  10. ^ a b "Drag Race UK: Sister Sister reveals 'graphic' death threats". BBC News. 1 March 2021. Archived from the original on 21 April 2021. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  11. ^ Kandpal, Disha (5 January 2022). "Who are Ginny Lemon and Sister Sister on Celebrity Coach trip?". RealityTitBit. Archived from the original on 5 January 2022. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
  12. ^ UK Hun? (Bananadrama Version) - Single by The Cast of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, Season 2, archived from the original on 11 February 2021, retrieved 15 February 2021
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