BY James Bellafato
Glamatronian Princess Alaska
Thunderfuck Hosts the 2015 Hookie Awards
She may have been runner-up on the fifth season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,”
but Alaska Thunderfuck placed first in the hearts of fans.
Since breaking out on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” the Glamatronian Princess has toured all over the earth, performing in “RuPaul’s Drag Race: Battle of the Seasons” shows, the Drag Stars at Sea cruises and recent stage productions of “Sex in the City” and “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”
Alaska has also starred in three music videos (“Your Makeup Is Terrible,” “Ru Girl” and “Nails”) and the weekly Web series with her brother Cory Binney, “Bro’Laska.” Plus, she’s appeared in fashion ads for American Apparel.
Alaska Thunderfuck’s a hustler, that’s for sure. So who better to host The 9th Annual International Escort Awards?
Presented by Rentboy.com, the world’s largest male escort site, the awards (also known as “The Hookies”) celebrate the best in the male escort industry. Statues are presented to Best Newcomer, Best Daddy and Best Top, among others. The night’s top prize is awarded to Mr. International Escort 2015.
This year’s event takes place in New York City on March 20, during Black Party Weekend.
Why are you the perfect host for this year’s Hookies Awards?
Alaska Thunderfuck: I bring a combination of beauty, classiness and complete and utter filth to the table. Beauty, of course, is very important for any host.
Why should male escorts be celebrated?
All people who work hard for their money should be admired. Escorts, especially, because they provide a really important service to the world, and I’m not talking sex. It’s about healing and the sharing of energy. People die without physical contact and love. It’s needed and vital. It’s a calling. Yes, like a nun! But the opposite: a sum.
As in gettin’ sum?
Yes! We should all be thankful that there are men out there who are generous and courageous enough to answer that call and share themselves with the world.
Do you have a favorite escort?
Boomer Banks. I love him. Not only is he a genuinely sweet man, he has a unique energy about him like no one else I know. It is centered, kind and gentle. He’s a big giant of a masculine man thing, but when you sit and talk with him, he’s so good-hearted.
Is that what makes a good male escort?
Yes! But there’s more, too. A good escort should be creative and think outside the box. He should also have a really good manscaping technique.
Do male escorts on the planet Glamtr0n manscape?
Of course, they have to! They’re all very well endowed – they’re related to me, after all – so they all trim to show off their best assets.
What do the Hookies contestants have in common with the “RuPaul’s Drag Race” contestants?
We use the same amount of mascara and body oil.
Of the queens from your season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” who would make the best male escort?
Linyesha Sparks, because, well, look at him. He’s also very good at taking on any assignment, whatever it may be.
The Hookies Awards recognizes the best in 16 categories from Best Twink to Best Bear to Best Boyfriend. Do you have a favorite category?
Best Bottom, because that’s a lot of work, and the world needs more of them. They are doing God’s work.
The evening will culminate with the award for Escort of the Year. What are the judges looking for in the winner?
A well-rounded individual. Similar to “Drag Race,” this is not merely a beauty contest. There’s so much more. I hope whoever wins has a huge, giant, throbbing heart.
What your advice to the contestants?
Good luck, and don’t fuck it up.
Rentboy.com presents, in association with BPX: The Black Party Expo, the 9th Annual International Escort Awards, Friday, March 20, 2015, at BPM (The Out NYC Hotel, 510 West 42nd St) at 9 p.m. For tickets, info or to cast your online vote, go to TheHookies.com.
