Bimini Bon-Boulash

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Bimini Bon-Boulash
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Bimini performing in July 2021 in Torquay
Born
Thomas Hibbitts

(1993-05-12) 12 May 1993 (age 28)
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, United Kingdom
NationalityBritish
OccupationDrag queen
Years active2019–present
TelevisionRuPaul's Drag Race UK (series 2) Runner-Up

Bimini Bon-Boulash (also known mononymously as Bimini; born 12 May 1993) is the stage name of Thomas Hibbitts, a British drag queen and model based in East London, and born in Great Yarmouth, England.[1] They are best known for competing on the second series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, where they placed as a runner-up.[2]

Early life and career[]

Hibbitts' parents separated when they were a child. They describe themselves as being raised in a working-class environment.[3] Hibbitts attended Lynn Grove Academy, moving to London in 2012 to study Journalism at the London College of Communication. In London Hibbitts discovered drag, beginning their career as a drag performer in 2017.[4]

Bimini has professionally fulfilled their career as a drag queen since 2019, and was heavily inspired to kick start their career by the spirit of their fashion heroes Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood, Iris van Herpen, and John Galliano.[5] Bimini has stated that their greatest inspiration as to their look and aesthetic is Pamela Anderson. Their drag name derives from what they would be called if they were assigned female at birth, and the name of their first cat, Bonnie Boulash.[6] Bimini is based in East London, although they regularly perform across the capital.[citation needed]

In December 2020, Bimini was announced as one of twelve contestants competing on the second series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK.[2] In Episode 1, Bimini lip-synced against Joe Black to "Relax" by Frankie Goes to Hollywood, which they won and sent Joe home. They later won four challenges, including the Snatch Game where they portrayed Katie Price, becoming the first contestant in the British version to win four challenges. In Episode 9, Bimini became the first contestant to reach the finale after lipsyncing in the first episode. After a final lipsync in Episode 10, they were announced as a runner-up, along with fellow competitor Tayce, to eventual winner Lawrence Chaney.[7]

In February 2021, Bon Boulash made their London Fashion Week runway debut alongside fellow Drag Race contestant A'Whora with Art School London, a genderless fashion label for designer Eden Loweth's AW21 collection.[8] In March 2021, Bimini, alongside their fellow Drag Race finalists, was photographed and interviewed for The Guardian.[5] In July 2021, Bimini will embark on a sold out UK Tour alongside A'Whora, Tayce and Lawrence Chaney for the United Kingdolls Tour with promoter Klub Kids,[9] and in February 2022 Bimini will embark on RuPaul's Drag Race UK : The Official Tour alongside the entire cast of the second series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, in association with World of Wonder and promoter Voss Events.[10]

It was also announced via Bimini's Instagram in March 2021, that they would be writing a book with the working title "A Drag Queen's Guide to Life" scheduled for release in October 2021, and published by Penguin Books and Viking Books.[11]

In June 2021, Bimini released their first single "God Save This Queen"[12] and a corresponding music video.[13]

On 21st August 2021, they presented the Saturday afternoon slot on BBC Radio 1 from 1pm alongside Dean McCullough, as part of the radio station's "drag day".[14]

Personal life[]

Bimini currently resides in East London, England. Bimini is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns. They opened up about coming to terms with their gender identity in a conversation on the third episode Drag Race with fellow non-binary contestant Ginny Lemon. Their open conversation was praised by many and sparked confidence in many to discuss their gender identity with those closest to them.[15] Bimini has consumed an exclusively vegan diet for seven years.[6]

Filmography[]

Television[]

Year Title Role Broadcasting Channel Notes Ref
2021 RuPaul's Drag Race UK Contestant BBC Three/BBC One Series 2 Runner-up [2]
Blind Love On First Date Island Host E4 Series 1 Host [16]

Music videos[]

Year Title Artist Ref
2020 "Baby" Madison Beer [17]
2021 "My Head & My Heart" Ava Max [18]
"My House" Jodie Harsh [19]
"Rasputin" Majestic x Boney M [20]
"Confetti" Little Mix [21]
"God Save This Queen" Bimini [13]

Radio[]

Year Title Role Notes Ref
2021 Bimini & Dean McCullough Themself BBC Radio 1 [14]

Web Series[]

Year Title Notes Ref
2021 YouTube Pride 2021 Guest [22]

Discography[]

Year Title Artist Album Notes
2021 "God Save This Queen" Bimini Non-album Single [12]
Title Year Peaks Album
UK
[23] 		UK
Big Top 40
[24]
"UK Hun?"[25]
(credited as United Kingdolls) 		2021 27 3 Non-album single
"A Little Bit of Love (Cast Version)"[26]
(credited as RuPaul feat. The Cast of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, Season 2) 		2021 – – Non-album single

Bibliography[]

Autobiography
  • A Drag Queen's Guide to Life (Penguin, 2021)[27]

Stage[]

Year Title Promoter Location Ref
2021 United Kingdolls The Tour Klub Kids Torquay, Southampton, Newcastle, Glasgow, Sheffield, Leeds, Cardiff, Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham and London [9]
2021 MODE Klub Kids Manchester, Cardiff, London, Glasgow and Amsterdam [28]
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]
2022 United Kingdolls Tour ITD Events / Klub Kids Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, Auckland and Wellington [29]

References[]

  1. ^ "Drag Race's Bimini says modelling contract 'huge for non-binary representation'". www.indy100.com. 29 March 2021. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c "RuPaul's Drag Race UK". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
  3. ^ "An interview with RuPaul's Drag Race finalist Bimini Bon Boulash". The Face. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
  4. ^ Craik, Laura (26 May 2021). "Bimini : 'I always knew that I was neither here nor there'". www.standard.co.uk. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b Rebecca, Nicholson (13 March 2021). "'Drag was always a protest, a political statement': RuPaul's Drag Race UK finalists open up". the Guardian. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b "Who is Bimini Bon Boulash? Meet the RuPaul's Drag Race UK star who is the "bendiest queen"". Radio Times. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
  7. ^ Nolfi, Joey (18 March 2021). "The winner of RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 2 is..." Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
  8. ^ Dazed (20 February 2021). "Bimini Bon Boulash makes their LFW runway debut at Art School". Dazed. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
  9. ^ Jump up to: a b "United Kingdolls The Tour". Klub Kids.
  10. ^ Jump up to: a b "RuPaul's Drag Race UK Tour". Voss Events. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  11. ^ "A DRAG QUEENS GUIDE TO LIFE (working title and cover TBA)". Instagram. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  12. ^ Jump up to: a b God Save This Queen - Single by Bimini, retrieved 6 June 2021
  13. ^ Jump up to: a b God Save This Queen - Bimini [Official Video], retrieved 6 June 2021
  14. ^ Jump up to: a b "Drag queens Jodie Harsh and Bimini to host Radio 1 shows". BBC News. 11 August 2021. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
  15. ^ "Drag Race UK: 'I came out to my mum as non-binary watching the show'". BBC News. 3 February 2021. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
  16. ^ "Blind Love on First Date Island - Blink Industries". Blinkink. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
  17. ^ "Premiere: Madison Beer recruits drag queens Crystal, Asttina, Bimini and Tayce for new Baby video". GAY TIMES. 20 October 2020. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  18. ^ "Ava Max - My Head & My Heart (Bimini Bon Boulash Performance Video)". YouTube.
  19. ^ Jodie Harsh (5 March 2021), Jodie Harsh - My House (Official Video), retrieved 21 March 2021
  20. ^ Majestic x Boney M. - Rasputin (Official Video), retrieved 2 May 2021
  21. ^ Little Mix - Confetti (Official Video) ft. Saweetie, retrieved 2 May 2021
  22. ^ Celebrate Pride loud and proud with Olly Alexander & Mawaan Rizwan | YouTube Pride 2021, retrieved 29 June 2021
  23. ^ "United Kingdolls | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  24. ^ "The Official Big Top 40 | Chart for 21 February 2021". The Official Big Top 40.
  25. ^ UK Hun? (United Kingdolls Version) - Single by The Cast of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, Season 2, retrieved 15 February 2021
  26. ^ A Little Bit of Love (Cast Version) [feat. The Cast of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, Season 2] - Single by RuPaul, retrieved 19 March 2021
  27. ^ "A Drag Queen's Guide to Life by Bimini Bon Boulash | Waterstones". www.waterstones.com. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  28. ^ "MODE". Klub Kids. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
  29. ^ "United Kingdolls Tour » ITDEVENTS". ITDEVENTS. Retrieved 5 May 2021.

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