Tara Nova is the stage name of Tara Oram-Feltham, a Canadian drag performer who competed on the fifth season of Canada's Drag Race.
Career Tara Nova competed on the fifth season of Canada's Drag Race (2024). On the first episode, she revealed that Velvet, the only LGBTQ bar in St. John's, paid drag performers $37.50 per show. The bar cancelled its weekly Canada's Drag Race viewing parties after the episode was broadcastAbby Cole, "N.L. drag queen Tara Nova exposes low pay at St. John's nightclub, leading to backlash against venue" . CBC News Newfoundland and Labrador, November 26, 2024. and pledged to ensure improved compensation for performers. On the second episode, Tara Nova was the first contestant to be eliminated from the competition, placing eleventh overall.
Personal life Originally from Gambo, Newfoundland and Labrador,Chris Ballard, "'$37.50 doesn’t even cover the foundation that goes on our face': St. John's queen calls out local venue during Canada's Drag Race TV premiere". SaltWire Network, November 26, 2024. Oram-Feltham is based in St. John's. In January 2026, she came out as a transgender woman.
Filmography Canada's Drag Race - season 5 (2024)
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