A North East drag queen is set to sashay, chantey and represent the region on the new series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK.

La Voix from Stockton has been announced as one of twelve competitors on the sixth series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK on the BBC.

The 43-year-old "seasoned diva" will embark on the ten week competition which sees queens tested on everything from creativity to acting, comedy and most importantly - lip-syncing.

The winner receives an all expenses paid trip to the USA to create their own digital series.

Ahead of the premiere, La Voix has answered a few questions to help fans get to know her.

Introduce yourself!

Hello, darlings! I'm La Voix, I'm 43 and I’m from Stockton on Tees. I am a seasoned diva and I cannot wait to get going!

How does it feel to be a Ru girl?

I'm so excited. When they rang me and told me the news, I couldn't believe it! Shocked isn’t even the word. I had to clear my diary – I’m very busy you see.

Describe a typical La Voix drag show?

I’m known for big, loud belty songs and I love to make ‘em laugh. Comedy and singing are my thing.

You are indeed a very busy queen. Tell us about your career highlights?

Where do I even start?! I’ve competed in Britain's Got Talent, starred in Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie, working with Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley; I’ve starred in various pantomimes over the span of twenty years; I’ve worked on EIGHTY cruise ships (yes eighty!) and I’ve toured all over the world with my one woman show… and now I’m here on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK!

Do you have time to list some of the famous names you’ve worked with?

Some of the names I've worked with are Mickey Rooney, Claire Sweeney, Les Dennis, Pamela Anderson, David Gest, Cilla Black, Joanna Lumley, Jennifer Saunders, Zoe Ball, Nigella Lawson, Lulu… did I mention Claire Sweeney? Jane McDonald, Rylan, Ant and Dec, Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Piers Morgan... Is there anyone I haven’t worked with at this point?!

I’d love to work with RuPaul, Adele and Madonna next – I’m hoping that this competition gives me the chance to!

Who are your drag inspirations?

The big divas. Judy Garland, Shirley Bassey and Liza Minnelli. Just all the greats – big, belty confident women!

You’re already a very established performer. Why Drag Race UK now?

I wanted to do Drag Race because drag has changed so much since I first started drag back in prehistoric times, twenty years ago. I thought Drag Race UK would be an amazing second chapter of my career and a personal challenge to immerse myself in the new world of drag. Also, I just love RuPaul!

How competitive are you?

Oh, I’m the queen of competitions. I’ve done quite a few! I love a competition. It pushes me out of my comfort zone. I’m not going in with a game plan. I’m going in there with an open mind, extra tights and a secret hidden bottle of vodka. I love the adrenaline of it all. Bring it on!

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Are you nervous about anything in the competition?

I’m not the best dancer and all of the other queens are probably going to be death dropping and splitting all over the main stage. Meanwhile, I’ll just be sat in the corner with a cup of tea quietly praying.

What would it mean to you be crowned the UK’s Next Drag Race Superstar?

It would be phenomenal. If I were to win, it would be life changing. For me, it’s more than winning Drag Race UK. It’s a relaunch and rebirth for my drag.