Justin Woody, professionally known as Onya Nurve, is an American drag performer who has garnered significant attention as a contestant on the upcoming seventeenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race, set to premiere in 2025.
Prior to his appearance on the iconic reality television show, Onya Nurve had already established himself as a prominent figure in the drag community, having been named Cleveland's best drag performer in the Cleveland Scene's 2023 Best of Cleveland issue. This prestigious recognition was preceded by his victory in the first Zephyr Drag Takeover competition in Kent, where he earned the title of Mx. Zephyr.
Onya Nurve's contributions to the drag scene extend beyond his performances, as he is also the inaugural ArtReach fellow for Haus of Transcendent, a Cleveland-based LGBTQ nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting artistic expression and social change. In 2024, he served as a consultant for the Dobama Theatre's production of AT THE WAKE OF A DEAD DRAG QUEEN, further solidifying his reputation as a multifaceted and innovative artist.
When describing his own work, Onya Nurve has likened himself to the renowned artist Andy Warhol, suggesting that his own creative endeavors are similarly groundbreaking and influential in their own right.
