Elektra Shock
James Luck | |
|---|---|
| Born | James Luck September 30, 1992 England |
| Occupation(s) | Drag artist, dancer |
| Known for | Participation in RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under, House of Drag |
James Luck (born 30 September 1992), professionally known as Elektra Shock, is a drag artist from New Zealand who gained prominence through participation in the debut season of RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under as well as the second season of House of Drag.
Early life
Born in England, Luck was raised in Invercargill, New Zealand and attended Southland Boys' High School. He pursued dance studies at the Urban Dance Centre located in Sydney, Australia.
Career
Luck’s dance career includes performing as a backup dancer for artists such as Sia, Jesse James, and Little Mix. He also took part in the 2012 Summer Olympics Closing Ceremony alongside Annie Lennox. In 2018, he appeared on Dancing with the Stars as a guest dancer and acted as a judge for the Indian-themed dance competition The Great NZ Dance Masala.
Under the stage name Elektra Shock, he competed in the second season of House of Drag, where he finished as runner-up. Throughout the season, he secured four challenge wins—the highest number recorded on the show—and consistently avoided bottom placements until his final lip sync defeat by winner Spankie Jackzon.
In March 2021, Elektra Shock was announced as a contestant on the first season of RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under, joining former House of Drag hosts Kita Mean and Anita Wigl'it. Renowned for her lip sync prowess, she eliminated competitors JoJo Zaho and Coco Jumbo and won a commercial challenge before landing in the bottom two and being eliminated by eventual champion Kita Mean.
Her drag name, "Elektra Shock," is inspired by electric shock and was bestowed upon her by drag mother Trinity Ice.
Later, Luck returned to Dancing with the Stars (New Zealand TV series) as a judge during its ninth season.
Personal life
Luck identifies as queer and lives in Auckland’s Ponsonby area with his partner Michael.
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Dancing with the Stars | Himself | Guest dancer (series 7) |
| 2018 | The Great NZ Dance Masala | Himself | Judge |
| 2020 | House of Drag | Herself | Runner-up (season 2) |
| 2021 | RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under (season 1) | Herself | 5th place (season 1) |
| 2021 | My Life is Murder | Ginger Snaps | Season 2, Episode 3 |
| 2022 | Dancing with the Stars | Himself | Judge (series 9) |
| 2022 | RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under (season 2) | Herself | Guest Choreographer |