Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve, Talent.

If you are anything like me, you have been completely ensconced in the world of RuPaul's Drag Race.

I love this show. Love. It. It's a reality competition show to find the next "drag superstar." I became obsessed during season 2, and I am still outraged by the injustice of the finale (Tyra over Jujubee? Bitch, please). I love watching the transformations that makeup, costumes, and the proper application of Saran Wrap can achieve. Drag truly is an artform, and I enjoy watching masters of the craft in action. Anytime people are expressing themselves and are creative, I am happy, especially if they're really good and full of drama (shout-out to Raven and her gloooorious attitude and Tatianna fighting with everyone). Plus, they were all pretty, in and out of makeup.

That season also introduced me to the wonder that is Pandora Boxx, and for that I will always be grateful.

So I was very excited for the third season. It's been on for three weeks now so of course I have my favorites.

1. Raja
Raja is the oldest contestant and has been doing drag for twenty years. You may recognize her out of drag as Sutan, the makeup artist from America's Next Top Model (at least, I did). In his audition video, it was also revealed that he's friends with Adam Lambert, so, you know. He's already a winner. Raja won both of the challenges in the first episode and if she doesn't make it to the finals, I will eat my hat.

2. Shangela Laquifa Wadley
I loved Shangela during the one episode she was on in Season 2! She was the first one eliminated in Season 2, after having admitted that she'd only been doing drag for a year or so. She was the "wildcard" contestant who was brought in during the first episode. Draaaaama. But Shangela is sweet and fabulous and hilarious and I love her. Hallelu!

3. Delta Work
There are a few big girls on this season, but my favorite is Delta Work. She's very low-key, which I find refreshing, and is very well-spoken in her interviews. I don't know how much longer she'll be around, because her outfits for the final runway are always a bit uninspired, but I like her.

4. Manila Luzon
Every time the camera catches Manila, she's making some sort of awkward face and I love it. Also, in the space challenge, she was hysterical. She's dating Sahara Davenport from Season 2, but she's doing well on her own.

5. Carmen Carrera
Carmen is always naked. Always.