Katya Zamolodchikova

Yekaterina Petrovna Zamolodchikova (Russian: Екатерина Петро́вна Замоло́дчикова), often known mononymously as Katya (Russian: Катя), is the drag persona of Brian Joseph McCook (born May 1, 1982), an American drag queen, actor and comedian. Katya is best known as a contestant on the seventh season of RuPaul's Drag Race and the second season of RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars, as well as for appearing in the World of Wonder web series UNHhhh and the Viceland series The Trixie & Katya Show alongside co-host Trixie Mattel.

Works

Lucifer

Bored and unhappy as the Lord of Hell, Lucifer Morningstar abandoned his throne and retired to Los Angeles, where he has teamed up with LAPD detective Chloe Decker to take down criminals. But the longer he's away from the underworld, the greater the threat that the worst of humanity could escape.

Release Date2016-01-25

Charactersd Receptionist

Episode Count1

Vote Count15045

AJ and the Queen

While traveling across the country in a run-down RV, drag queen Ruby Red discovers an unlikely sidekick in AJ: a tough-talking 10-year-old stowaway.

Release Date2020-01-10

Charactersd Magda

Episode Count1

Vote Count148

Room 104

An anthology series set in a single hotel room, where every guest who comes to stay reveals a unique set of circumstances and quirks.

Release Date2017-07-28

Charactersd Ochin'priyatna

Episode Count1

Vote Count136

Playing House

A single-camera buddy comedy about what happens when two best friends come back together, just when they need each other most. Inspired by the ultra-close friendship between the series' creators and stars, "Playing House" centers on mother to-be Maggie who asks her single and career-driven best friend Emma to return home from her job overseas to attend her baby shower, having no idea what’s truly in store.

Release Date2014-04-29

Charactersd Katya

Episode Count1

Vote Count17

Tales of the City

Mary Ann returns to present-day San Francisco and is reunited with her daughter and ex-husband, twenty years after leaving them behind to pursue her career. Fleeing the midlife crisis that her picture-perfect Connecticut life created, Mary Ann is quickly drawn back into the orbit of Anna Madrigal, her chosen family and a new generation of queer young residents living at 28 Barbary Lane.

Release Date2019-06-07

Charactersd Wedding Waitress

Episode Count1

Vote Count86

EastSiders

What happens after the world ends? This show explores the aftermath of infidelity on a gay couple in Silver Lake, CA.

Release Date2012-12-14

Charactersd Summer Clearance

Episode Count2

Vote Count34

The Trixie & Katya Show

Drag icons Trixie and Katya examine life's most important issues, from love and sex, to fear and death, one topic at a time.

Release Date2017-11-15

DepartmentCreator

JobCreator

Charactersd Self - Host

Episode Count[ 14 ]

Vote Count12

Dr. Jackie

Failed actress Jackie Beat has finally become a psychotherapist. Using role-playing, primal scream therapy, ink-blot tests and even puppets, she is helping her funny, famous and fabulous "friends" navigate the rocky road of mental health.

Release Date2022-09-19

Charactersd Katya Zamolodchikova

Episode Count1

Vote Count2

Sebastian

Alex is an Argentinian student in Toronto for just one week. They both know that the relationship ends when he catches his flight back home. But they’re falling for each other and it’s the kind of relationship that changes them, unlocks things hidden deep inside.

Release Date2017-05-26

Charactersd Xenia

Vote Count12

Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate

After winning over the staff and students of Milford High School, chemistry teacher Richard Martinez aka Bianca Del Rio sent her nemesis Vice Principal Deborah “Debbie” Ward to jail in a flawlessly executed plan. When Debbie is released from jail, she conjures up a scheme to do away with Bianca Del Rio once and for all, by luring her on a dangerous journey to Russia to accept a teaching award and cash prize.

Release Date2018-05-18

Charactersd Mitya / Katya

Vote Count134

Suspornia

Softcore parody of the 2018 film starring Katya.

Release Date2020-10-01

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Charactersd Madame Blanc/Susie/Olga

Help Me I'm Dying

Filmed live at the Wilbur Theater in Boston, the self-proclaimed sweatiest woman in show business brings you her first ever standup special. Told in three acts and influenced heavily by her loves of surrealism and Russia, with multiple scripted sketches and filmed segments, her unique brand of humor will have you laughing while wondering, “is she ok?”.

Release Date2019-12-12

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Charactersd Trish Thompson / Self

Vote Count9

Be Your Own Dentist

Virtual reality experimental short film where Katya guides you through how to properly pull your own teeth out.

Release Date2021-03-07

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer

Charactersd Herself

The Quiet Room

When Michael attempts suicide and doesn’t leave a note, he inadvertently awakens Hattie, a demon that haunts the psychiatric hospital he's in. Now he must find a way to stop her rampage before she kills everyone he connects with.

Release Date2018-02-23

Charactersd David

Vote Count13

Trixie & Katya Live - The Last Show

Trixie and Katya Live is an on-stage/off-stage comedic drama where the girls sign themselves up for more than they bargained for. Can Trixie and Katya deliver all that’s required of them by their new corporate overlords, or will they take a permanent - and deadly - hit? Join Trixie Mattel and Katya Zamolodchikova together with Kelly Mantle for a camp musical spectacular.

Release Date2023-06-01

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer

Charactersd Katya/Nicole Kidman

Vote Count2

Trixie Mattel: Skinny Legend

Skinny Legend features the classic Trixie variety show stylings her fans love from her performances. Don’t be fooled by her Disney on Acid aesthetic – these jokes are not for the faint of heart.

Release Date2019-09-26

Charactersd Katya

Vote Count8

RuUnion with Katya and Detox

Katya explores persona, the past self, and the future self in RuUnion.

Release Date2016-10-27

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer

Charactersd Mother / Narrator (voice)

Vote Count1

Trixie & Katya Live - The Last Show

Two world Famous drag queens Trixie And Katya go on a world tour to show their excellence

Release Date2023-06-01

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Charactersd

A Trixie & Katya Christmas

Nutcrackers, the North Pole’s last gay bar, faces foreclosure, meaning no new RuPaul’s Drag Race season for the citizens of the village! Beloved elf Baby Brian calls upon Katya, deep in retirement, to return to the stage and save drag… but will she!? And where is Trixie!? It’s time for another holiday miracle!

Release Date2023-12-21

Charactersd Herself

Am I Alive or Am I Dead?

This is a silent video I made for Dana Moser’s Intro To Video class at Massachusetts College of Art in 2002. I shot it on miniDV tape at my parents’ house in Marlborough on a freezing winter day. Enjoy.

Release Date2002-08-01

DepartmentEditing

JobEditor

Charactersd Herself

America's Next Top Model

Aspiring models compete for a chance to break into the business with a panel of judges critiquing their progress throughout the competition.

Release Date2003-05-20

Charactersd Self - Guest

Episode Count1

Vote Count134

RuPaul's Drag Race

Join RuPaul, the world's most famous drag queen, as the host, mentor and judge for the ultimate in drag queen competitions. The top drag queens in the U.S. will vie for drag stardom as RuPaul, in full glamazon drag, will reign supreme in all judging and eliminations while helping guide the contestants as they prepare for each challenge.

Release Date2009-02-02

Charactersd Self - Contestant

Episode Count12

Vote Count253

RuPaul's Drag Race UK

RuPaul has made the trip across the pond in search of a queen with the most charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent in all the land.

Release Date2019-10-03

Charactersd Self - Special Guest

Episode Count1

Vote Count55

After Midnight

Celebrated comedian Taylor Tomlinson hosts the smartest show on television about the dumbest things on the internet alongside a panel of guests from the worlds of entertainment, comedy, music, and beyond.

Release Date2024-01-17

Charactersd Self

Episode Count1

Vote Count21

RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars

The most celebrated competitors from RuPaul's Drag Race vie for a second chance to enter Drag Race herstory. This drag queen showdown is filled with plenty of heated competition, lip-syncing for the legacy, and, of course, the All-Stars Snatch Game.

Release Date2012-10-22

Charactersd Self - Special Guest

Episode Count1

Vote Count117

UNHhhh

RuPaul's Drag Race season 7 queens Katya Zamolodchikova and Trixie Mattel in 'UNHhhh.' It's a show about nothing, and yet it's about everything.

Release Date2016-03-25

Charactersd Self

Episode Count234

Vote Count18

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee

Samantha Bee breaks up late-night's all-male sausage fest with her nuanced view of political and cultural issues, her sharp interview skills, her repartee with world leaders and, of course, her 10-pound lady balls.

Release Date2016-02-08

Charactersd Self

Episode Count1

Vote Count88

RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked

The access-all-areas pass to the drama that you didn't see on the runway—the backstage bitchiness, the catfights, the struggles, the tears and the secrets. See what happens behind the scenes of RuPaul's Drag Race when the queens let their tucks breathe... and let their emotions flow.

Release Date2010-02-01

Charactersd Self - Contestant

Episode Count11

Vote Count48

Secret Celebrity RuPaul's Drag Race

Secret celebrities - from all walks of life - compete in full drag as they try to impress Emmy Award winning host, RuPaul. To save themselves from elimination, they have to lip sync for their lives. In the end, one celebrity will be crowned America's Next Celebrity Drag Superstar.

Release Date2020-04-24

Charactersd Self - Guest Performer

Episode Count1

Vote Count31

The Pit Stop

The aftershow for RuPaul's Drag Race and RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars. The show involves two people (usually two previous competitors from Drag Race) who discuss the events of the episode.

Release Date2016-03-08

Charactersd Self

Episode Count8

Vote Count4

Hey Qween!

Comedian Jonny McGovern hosts a talk show with Co-Host Lady Red Couture, where they catch up and gossip with fabulous celebrity guests.

Release Date2014-05-19

Charactersd Self

Episode Count1

Vote Count5

Exposed with Joseph Shepherd

Exposed is a Web Series produced and hosted by television personality Joseph Shepherd. The show sees Shepherd interviewing various alumni of the Drag Race franchise with a particular focus on their lives, careers, and Drag Race experience.

Release Date2019-02-27

Charactersd Self - Guest

Episode Count1

Vote Count2

Ziwe

This variety series from writer, comedian and internet sensation, Ziwe is a no-holds-barred mix of musical numbers, interviews and sketches that challenge America’s discomfort with race, politics, & other cultural issues.

Release Date2021-05-09

Charactersd Self

Episode Count1

Vote Count7

Whatcha Packin'

Michelle Visage interviews the eliminated queen from the week's episode of RuPaul's Drag Race.

Release Date2014-02-25

Charactersd Self - Guest

Episode Count1

Vote Count2

Dirty Laundry

Host Lily Du gathers together four guests to tell secrets, guess who they belong to, and enjoy a few drinks.

Release Date2022-04-11

Charactersd Self - Guest

Episode Count1

Vote Count7

Out Of The Closet

Out Of The Closet

The queens are back like never before. Viewers behind the scenes at the eccentric and often gag-worthy drag closets of Drag Race alums. It gives fans an intimate glimpse at their favorite queens and reveals the backstory of their most iconic looks.

Release Date2018-04-24

Charactersd Self

Episode Count1

Trixie Motel

Drag superstar Trixie Mattel is expanding her empire. With the help of her boyfriend and co-owner David and a host of celebrity guests, she uses her retro-kitschy style to turn a rundown motel in Palm Springs, California, into the ultimate drag paradise.

Release Date2022-06-03

Charactersd Self

Episode Count1

Vote Count10

Sketchy Queens

Portlandia meets The Kids in the Hall in this strange and brilliant sketch comedy series, Sketchy Queens created by two-time RuPaul's Drag Race winner Jinkx Monsoon and her comedy partner Liam Krug. After meeting in their hometown of Portland, Oregon, Jinkx & Liam quickly found they shared a twisted sense of humor and started writing sketches together in quarantine. This 8-episode series is born out of their weirdest ideas, featuring celebrity impersonations, a revival of Jinkx's first Snatch Game character Little Edie, and hilarious (and humiliating) new material from this duo’s wacky minds. Filmed in Portland and Los Angeles, the series includes celebrity guests like Trixie Mattel, Brittany Broski and Brandon Rogers.

Release Date2022-09-15

Charactersd Self

Episode Count1

Vote Count2

I Like to Watch

Trixie and Katya fans rejoice! The Drag Race All Stars have a new show 'I Like to Watch' where they watch Netflix shows and give us their take.

Release Date2019-11-21

Charactersd Self

Episode Count123

Vote Count7

The Boulet Brothers' Dragula: Titans

This spin-off series features drag icons from the main show’s previous seasons. They will compete in a grand championship of drag artistry and physical challenges for a $100,000 grand prize, along with the headlining spot on the upcoming world tour and the first ever Dragula Titans crown and title.

Release Date2022-10-25

Charactersd Self - Guest Judge

Episode Count1

Vote Count7

The Streamy Awards

The Streamy Awards

The Streamy Awards is the foremost recognition within the creator community, honoring excellence in a variety of content verticals and areas of expertise.

Release Date2009-03-28

Charactersd Self - Host

Episode Count1

Trixie Mattel: Moving Parts

Trixie charmed audiences and judges as winner of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars. But the grind of performing and the pressure of the title proves that heavy is the head that wears the tiara.

Release Date2019-04-25

DepartmentCrew

JobThanks

Charactersd Self

Vote Count58

Sissy That Talk Show with Joseph Shepherd

Sissy That Talk Show is a talk show and podcast produced by Moguls of Media and hosted by television personality and MOM producer Joseph Shepherd. The show sees Joseph interviewing famous drag queens about their lives, playing games with them and asking questions from fans. The show debuted in January 2023.

Release Date2023-01-24

Charactersd Self - Guest

Episode Count1

Vote Count2

The Boulet Brothers' Halfway to Halloween TV Special

Hosted by modern day horror hosts and “queens of darkness” The Boulet Brothers, The Boulet Brothers’ Halfway to Halloween TV Special will be a mid-year variety show celebrating the “Halfway to Halloween” season for fans who just can’t wait until October 31 to get a good dose of the dark side.

Release Date2023-04-25

Charactersd Self

Vote Count2

The Queens

This documentary chronicles over two years in the heels of four of the world’s most famous drag queens including former RuPaul’s Drag Race winners Jinkx Monsoon and Sharon Needles, former All Stars champion Alaska Thunderf*ck and season 7 and All Stars 2 contestant Katya Zamolodchikova. From performing across world stages to winning (and losing) Drag Race or dealing with major tragedies, The Queens lifts the lace front, giving an insight into one of the most fascinating and quickly ascending entertainment artforms.

Release Date2019-09-13

Charactersd Self

Vote Count5

Trixie's Playhouse - RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 4 RuVeal

Welcome to Trixie’s Playhouse! 💕 Join #AllStars3 winner Trixie Mattel and special guests Detox and Katya as they dish on the new #AllStars4 Queens. Streaming/television special.

Release Date2018-11-09

Charactersd Self

Vote Count1

The Bald and The Beautiful Halloween Special

Join Trixie & Katya for this special spooky Halloween Edition of The Bald and The Beautiful.

Release Date2024-10-27

Charactersd Self

Babyfood

A 45 second morality play in the form of a hand-drawn animation made during Katya Zamolodchikova's first or second year at Massachusetts College of Art in Boston.

Release Date2002-01-01

DepartmentVisual Effects

JobAnimation

Trixie & Katya Save the World

Release Date2020-04-01

Episode Count12

Vote Count3

RuGRETS with Katya

Katya shares her RuGRETS from her adventures on RuPaul's Drag Race season 7.

Release Date2015-03-04

Episode Count11

Vote Count1

Total RuCall with Katya

Katya RuCalls real experiences that may or may not have happened in the past on RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 2. New episodes every Friday!

Release Date2016-08-26

Episode Count8

Vote Count1

Christmas Queens Sing-Along Concert Special

An exclusive holiday special, featuring lush live performances from sold-out concerts in Los Angeles and London. Plus never-before-seen behind-the-scenes footage, interviews and special appearances by Michelle Visage and Jackie Beat. Oh and by the way - it's a sing along! Follow the bouncy balls and you can join the queens on stage in this one of a kind spectacular. No Christmas tree, no shade!"

Release Date2017-01-01

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