Anita Wigl'it is an award-winning drag performer, television personality and cabaret star who has become one of New Zealand's most recognisable and celebrated entertainers.
Known for her quick wit, infectious energy and warm personality, Anita has built an impressive career across television, theatre and live entertainment. From captivating audiences on international television to headlining stages throughout New Zealand, she has earned a reputation as a trailblazer in drag performance and a beloved figure in the country's entertainment landscape.
Anita is the co-owner and resident emcee of Auckland's iconic Caluzzi Cabaret on Karangahape Road, where she has helped shape one of New Zealand's most successful cabaret destinations. Her profile rose internationally through appearances on RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under Season 1 and Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs the World Season 1, where her kindness and authenticity saw her become the first contestant in franchise history to be crowned Miss Congeniality twice.
Beyond Drag Race, Anita has become a familiar face on television. She hosted the Warner Bros. Discovery reality series House of Drag Seasons 1 and 2, as well as Winner Winner Chicken Dinner, showcasing her talent for entertainment, leadership and connecting with audiences. Her television appearances have also included Have You Been Paying Attention?, Celebrity Brain Busters and The Bachelorette, contributing to her nomination for New Zealand Television Personality of the Year in 2021.
In 2025, Anita expanded her theatrical career when she starred as Bernadette in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical at Auckland's Civic Theatre. The role highlighted her versatility as a performer and further cemented her standing as one of New Zealand's leading entertainers.
