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{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name = Veronica Green
| name = Veronica Green
| image =
| image = DragCon 2023 @ DVSROSS Photgraphy -124.jpg
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| alt =
| caption =
| caption = Veronica Green at [[RuPaul's DragCon LA]], 2023
| birth_name = Kevin Max Grogan
| birth_name = Kevin Max Grogan
| birth_date =
| birth_date =
| birth_place = [[Rochdale]], United Kingdom<ref name=rochdale>{{cite news |title=Veronica Green is back to battle it out to become UK's next Drag Superstar in RuPaul's Drag Race |url=https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/news-features/2/news-headlines/142682/veronica-green-is-back-to-battle-it-out-to-become-uk%E2%80%99s-next-drag-superstar-in-rupaul%E2%80%99s-drag-race |work=www.rochdaleonline.co.uk |date=31 August 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Richards |first1=Joseph |title=Drag queen Veronica Green dresses as home town Rochdale in 'Ru Paul's Drag Race' return |url=https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/drag-queen-veronica-green-dresses-as-home-town-rochdale-in-ru-pauls-drag-race-return/ |website=InYourArea.co.uk |access-date=4 March 2022 |date=30 September 2021}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Rochdale]], United Kingdom<ref name=rochdale>{{cite news |title=Veronica Green is back to battle it out to become UK's next Drag Superstar in RuPaul's Drag Race |url=https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/news-features/2/news-headlines/142682/veronica-green-is-back-to-battle-it-out-to-become-uk%E2%80%99s-next-drag-superstar-in-rupaul%E2%80%99s-drag-race |work=www.rochdaleonline.co.uk |date=31 August 2021 |access-date=20 October 2022 |archive-date=4 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220304213406/https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/news-features/2/news-headlines/142682/veronica-green-is-back-to-battle-it-out-to-become-uk%E2%80%99s-next-drag-superstar-in-rupaul%E2%80%99s-drag-race |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Richards |first1=Joseph |title=Drag queen Veronica Green dresses as home town Rochdale in 'Ru Paul's Drag Race' return |url=https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/drag-queen-veronica-green-dresses-as-home-town-rochdale-in-ru-pauls-drag-race-return/ |website=InYourArea.co.uk |access-date=4 March 2022 |date=30 September 2021 |archive-date=4 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220304213358/https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/drag-queen-veronica-green-dresses-as-home-town-rochdale-in-ru-pauls-drag-race-return/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
| nationality = British
| nationality = British
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'''Kevin Max Grogan''', better known by the [[stage name]] '''Veronica Green''', is a British [[Drag (clothing)|drag]] performer most known for competing on the [[RuPaul's Drag Race UK (series 2)|second]] and [[RuPaul's Drag Race UK (series 3)|third series]] of ''[[RuPaul's Drag Race UK]]''.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sim |first1=Bernardo |title= RuPaul's Drag Race UK: The Story Behind Veronica Green Not Coming Back |url=https://screenrant.com/rupauls-drag-race-uk-interview-veronica-green-shocking-covid-elimination/ |access-date=4 April 2021 |work=[[Screen Rant]] |date=13 February 2021}}</ref>
'''Kevin Max Grogan''', better known by the [[stage name]] '''Veronica Green''', is a British [[Drag (clothing)|drag]] performer most known for competing on the [[RuPaul's Drag Race UK (series 2)|second]] and [[RuPaul's Drag Race UK (series 3)|third series]] of ''[[RuPaul's Drag Race UK]]''.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sim |first1=Bernardo |title=RuPaul's Drag Race UK: The Story Behind Veronica Green Not Coming Back |url=https://screenrant.com/rupauls-drag-race-uk-interview-veronica-green-shocking-covid-elimination/ |access-date=4 April 2021 |work=[[Screen Rant]] |date=13 February 2021 |archive-date=14 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210214085317/https://screenrant.com/rupauls-drag-race-uk-interview-veronica-green-shocking-covid-elimination/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Prior to appearing on RuPaul's Drag Race, Green appeared on [[BBC One]] music reality television show ''[[All Together Now (British TV series)|All Together Now]]'' and performed in front of fellow [[RuPaul's Drag Race UK]] contestant [[Divina de Campo]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Darvill |first1=Josh |title=All Together Now 2019 contestants and results from series 2 |url=https://tellymix.co.uk/tv/398799-all-together-now-2019-contestants-and-results-from-series-2.html |access-date=20 April 2021 |publisher=tellymix.co.uk |date=13 April 2019}}</ref> In December 2020, Green 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]]'' and came ninth overall on the season after departing due to contracting COVID-19.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Day |first1=Harvey |title='I was utterly devastated': Veronica Green on the end of her Drag Race UK journey |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/e72a25c2-2a10-48b5-9a87-c5fff4df23e5 |access-date=4 April 2021 |publisher=[[BBC News]] |date=12 February 2021}}</ref> She received an open invitation to appear on [[RuPaul's Drag Race UK (series 3)|the third series of the show]], she lasted till week 3 of the competition where she was eliminated after losing a lip sync to Vanity Milan, placing ninth for a second time.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Damshenas |first1=Sam |title=Exclusive: Here's why Veronica Green felt "held back" on Drag Race UK season 3 |url=https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/culture/exclusive-heres-why-veronica-green-was-held-back-on-drag-race-uk-season-3/ |work=Gay Times |date=8 October 2021}}</ref>
Prior to appearing on RuPaul's Drag Race, Green appeared on [[BBC One]] music reality television show ''[[All Together Now (British TV series)|All Together Now]]'' and performed in front of fellow ''RuPaul's Drag Race UK'' contestant [[Divina de Campo]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Darvill |first1=Josh |title=All Together Now 2019 contestants and results from series 2 |url=https://tellymix.co.uk/tv/398799-all-together-now-2019-contestants-and-results-from-series-2.html |access-date=20 April 2021 |publisher=tellymix.co.uk |date=13 April 2019 |archive-date=20 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210420175134/https://tellymix.co.uk/tv/398799-all-together-now-2019-contestants-and-results-from-series-2.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In December 2020, Green 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'' and came ninth overall on the season after departing due to contracting COVID-19.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Day |first1=Harvey |title='I was utterly devastated': Veronica Green on the end of her Drag Race UK journey |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/e72a25c2-2a10-48b5-9a87-c5fff4df23e5 |access-date=4 April 2021 |publisher=[[BBC News]] |date=12 February 2021 |archive-date=20 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221020171551/https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/e72a25c2-2a10-48b5-9a87-c5fff4df23e5 |url-status=live }}</ref> She received an open invitation to appear on [[RuPaul's Drag Race UK (series 3)|the third series of the show]], she lasted till week 3 of the competition where she was eliminated after losing a lip sync to Vanity Milan, placing ninth for a second time.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Damshenas |first1=Sam |title=Exclusive: Here's why Veronica Green felt "held back" on Drag Race UK season 3 |url=https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/culture/exclusive-heres-why-veronica-green-was-held-back-on-drag-race-uk-season-3/ |work=Gay Times |date=8 October 2021 |access-date=21 October 2021 |archive-date=21 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211021203214/https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/culture/exclusive-heres-why-veronica-green-was-held-back-on-drag-race-uk-season-3/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


In May 2021, Green performed alongside series 1 winner [[The Vivienne]], and fellow series 2 contestant [[Tia Kofi]] at the [[Vaudeville Theatre]] in "Drag Queens of Pop", which will run for three dates and be one of the first performances on the [[West End theatre|West End]] after the third national [[COVID-19 lockdowns|COVID-19 lockdown]] in [[England]].<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title=Drag Queens of Pop|url=https://www.nimaxtheatres.com/shows/drag-queens-of-pop/|access-date=2021-03-29|website=Nimax Theatres}}</ref>
In May 2021, Green performed alongside series 1 winner [[The Vivienne]], and fellow series 2 contestant [[Tia Kofi]] at the [[Vaudeville Theatre]] in ''Drag Queens of Pop'', which ran for three dates and was one of the first performances on the [[West End theatre|West End]] after the third national [[COVID-19 lockdowns|COVID-19 lockdown]] in [[England]].<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title=Drag Queens of Pop|url=https://www.nimaxtheatres.com/shows/drag-queens-of-pop/|access-date=2021-03-29|website=Nimax Theatres|archive-date=1 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210401094924/https://www.nimaxtheatres.com/shows/drag-queens-of-pop/|url-status=live}}</ref>


In October 2021 she released a new single, 'Nothing To Lose', in collaboration with [[Myleene Klass]].<ref name="Opie">{{cite news |last1=Opie |first1=David |title=Drag Race UK's Veronica Green opens up about mental health and her emotional exit |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a37908927/drag-race-uk-veronica-green-season-3/ |access-date=29 October 2021 |work=Digital Spy |date=11 October 2021}}</ref>
In October 2021, she released a new single, "Nothing To Lose", in collaboration with [[Myleene Klass]].<ref name="Opie">{{cite news |last1=Opie |first1=David |title=Drag Race UK's Veronica Green opens up about mental health and her emotional exit |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a37908927/drag-race-uk-veronica-green-season-3/ |access-date=29 October 2021 |work=Digital Spy |date=11 October 2021 |archive-date=29 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029112409/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a37908927/drag-race-uk-veronica-green-season-3/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
She also appeared in a TV and online ad campaign by [[Baileys Irish Cream|Bailey's]] promote its Irish Cream, featuring three witches, played by Veronica Green, Tia Kofi and Asia Thorne.<ref>{{cite web |title=Baileys Irish Cream Witches Making Cocktail TV Advert |url=https://alltvspots.com/2021/baileys-irish-cream-witches-making-cocktail-tv-advert/ |website=All TV Spots |access-date=29 October 2021 |date=12 October 2021}}</ref> It was released in Australia, America as well as the UK.<ref name="Opie"/>
She also appeared in a TV and online ad campaign by [[Baileys Irish Cream|Bailey's]] promote its Irish Cream, featuring three witches, played by Green, Tia Kofi and Asia Thorne.<ref>{{cite web |title=Baileys Irish Cream Witches Making Cocktail TV Advert |url=https://alltvspots.com/2021/baileys-irish-cream-witches-making-cocktail-tv-advert/ |website=All TV Spots |access-date=29 October 2021 |date=12 October 2021 |archive-date=29 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029111717/https://alltvspots.com/2021/baileys-irish-cream-witches-making-cocktail-tv-advert/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It was released in Australia, America as well as the UK.<ref name="Opie"/>
In February 2022, Green will embark on ''RuPaul's Drag Race UK: The Official Tour'' alongside the entire cast of series 2, 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 February 2022, Green embarked on ''RuPaul's Drag Race UK: The Official Tour'' alongside the entire cast of series 2, 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>

==Personal life==
In October 2024, Grogan revealed that he had been diagnosed with [[multiple sclerosis]] three months prior.<ref>{{cite web |title=I've been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. My story. |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqxg7B1NFoE |website=YouTube | date=5 October 2024 |access-date=5 October 2024}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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=== Music videos ===
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==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 17:38, 26 December 2024

Veronica Green
Veronica Green at RuPaul's DragCon LA, 2023
Born
Kevin Max Grogan

Rochdale, United Kingdom[1][2]
NationalityBritish
OccupationDrag queen
Years active2015–present
TelevisionRuPaul's Drag Race UK

Kevin Max Grogan, better known by the stage name Veronica Green, is a British drag performer most known for competing on the second and third series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK.[3]

Career

[edit]

Prior to appearing on RuPaul's Drag Race, Green appeared on BBC One music reality television show All Together Now and performed in front of fellow RuPaul's Drag Race UK contestant Divina de Campo.[4] In December 2020, Green was announced as one of twelve contestants competing on the second series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK and came ninth overall on the season after departing due to contracting COVID-19.[5] She received an open invitation to appear on the third series of the show, she lasted till week 3 of the competition where she was eliminated after losing a lip sync to Vanity Milan, placing ninth for a second time.[6]

In May 2021, Green performed alongside series 1 winner The Vivienne, and fellow series 2 contestant Tia Kofi at the Vaudeville Theatre in Drag Queens of Pop, which ran for three dates and was one of the first performances on the West End after the third national COVID-19 lockdown in England.[7]

In October 2021, she released a new single, "Nothing To Lose", in collaboration with Myleene Klass.[8] She also appeared in a TV and online ad campaign by Bailey's promote its Irish Cream, featuring three witches, played by Green, Tia Kofi and Asia Thorne.[9] It was released in Australia, America as well as the UK.[8]

In February 2022, Green embarked on RuPaul's Drag Race UK: The Official Tour alongside the entire cast of series 2, in association with World of Wonder and promoter Voss Events.[10]

Personal life

[edit]

In October 2024, Grogan revealed that he had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis three months prior.[11]

Filmography

[edit]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2019 All Together Now Herself Contestant Series 2
2021 RuPaul's Drag Race UK Herself Contestant Series 2 (9th Place) and Series 3 (9th Place)
Celebrity Ghost Trip Herself Contestant (paired with Joe Black)
Children in Need 2021 Herself Guest appearance
2022 The Apprentice Herself Guest appearance (Series 16)
Question Team Herself Guest appearance

Music videos

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Year Title Artist Ref
2021 "My House" Jodie Harsh [12]

Discography

[edit]
Year Title Artist Album Notes
2021 "Stars" Veronica Green Non-album Single [13]
2021 "Nothing to Lose" Veronica Green and Myleene Klass Non-album Single [8]

Stage

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Year Title Promoter Locations Ref
2021 Drag Queens of Pop Nimax Theatres Vaudeville Theatre [7]
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 [10]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Veronica Green is back to battle it out to become UK's next Drag Superstar in RuPaul's Drag Race". www.rochdaleonline.co.uk. 31 August 2021. Archived from the original on 4 March 2022. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
  2. ^ Richards, Joseph (30 September 2021). "Drag queen Veronica Green dresses as home town Rochdale in 'Ru Paul's Drag Race' return". InYourArea.co.uk. Archived from the original on 4 March 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
  3. ^ Sim, Bernardo (13 February 2021). "RuPaul's Drag Race UK: The Story Behind Veronica Green Not Coming Back". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on 14 February 2021. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  4. ^ Darvill, Josh (13 April 2019). "All Together Now 2019 contestants and results from series 2". tellymix.co.uk. Archived from the original on 20 April 2021. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
  5. ^ Day, Harvey (12 February 2021). "'I was utterly devastated': Veronica Green on the end of her Drag Race UK journey". BBC News. Archived from the original on 20 October 2022. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  6. ^ Damshenas, Sam (8 October 2021). "Exclusive: Here's why Veronica Green felt "held back" on Drag Race UK season 3". Gay Times. Archived from the original on 21 October 2021. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
  7. ^ a b "Drag Queens of Pop". Nimax Theatres. Archived from the original on 1 April 2021. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
  8. ^ a b c Opie, David (11 October 2021). "Drag Race UK's Veronica Green opens up about mental health and her emotional exit". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 29 October 2021. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  9. ^ "Baileys Irish Cream Witches Making Cocktail TV Advert". All TV Spots. 12 October 2021. Archived from the original on 29 October 2021. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  10. ^ a b "RuPaul's Drag Race UK Tour". Voss Events. Archived from the original on 1 May 2021. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  11. ^ "I've been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. My story". YouTube. 5 October 2024. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
  12. ^ Jodie Harsh (5 March 2021), Jodie Harsh - My House (Official Video), archived from the original on 12 March 2021, retrieved 21 March 2021
  13. ^ "Drag Race UK star Veronica Green releases debut single 'Stars' - and it's an emotional ballad". 31 March 2021.[permanent dead link‍]
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