“ | I say, if you're uncertain about something in life, you have to run towards it, not away. You know? Yes and no aren't the only answers, Katy. | ” |
Francois is a recurring character on The CW's Katy Keene. He is portrayed by Nathan Lee Graham.
Francois is a window dresser at Lacy's Department Store, and a confidant of Katy Keene. Francois is also the legendary drag queen VeeVee Humble, who's Ginger Lopez's fairy drag mother.
Throughout Katy Keene[]
Physical Appearance[]
Francois is a middle-aged man of African descent. He is of medium build, bald and with a jovial face. Francois is a very elegant man who wears colorful suits. Francois has a drag alter ego, VeeVee Humble. She's more flamboyant with a thick brown afro wig and fluttering clothes in bright colors.
Personality[]
Francois is a kind and fatherly man who guides young people he encounters on his path to discover and refine their true potential. Unlike Gloria who has a tough love approach, Francois offers advices and a shoulder to cry on without any judicious tone. Except when his drag queen persona is on stage. In fact, VeeVee Humble is more edgy and flirtatious and uses her sharp tongue for entertainment.
Relationships[]
Katy Keene[]
The friendly relationship between Francois and Katy has consolidated over time that she worked at Lacy's. After helping him set up a showcase for the annual unveiling, Francois became a mentor for Katy as well as a confidant. He often offers Katy advice on how to deal with love and work dramas and encourages her to develop her fashion talents.
Jorge Lopez[]
After Jorge lost the Miss Washington Heights Pageant, a drag performance competition, to Deveraux, Francois offered to be his "fairy drag mother". Since Jorge accepted, Francois helped him improving his drag alter-ego, Ginger. They worked together to the realization of Kiss of the Spider Woman, a musical he wanted to star in sponsored by the Pepper Plant. Francois also provided advise on the costumes and performances.
Appearances[]
Katy Keene[]
Season 1[]
- "Chapter One: Once Upon a Time in New York"
- "Chapter Two: You Can't Hurry Love"
- "Chapter Three: What Becomes of the Broken Hearted"
- "Chapter Four: Here Comes the Sun"
- "Chapter Five: Song for a Winter's Night"
- "Chapter Six: Mama Said"
- "Chapter Seven: Kiss of the Spider Woman"
- "Chapter Ten: Gloria" (mentioned)
- "Chapter Eleven: Who Can I Turn To"
- "Chapter Twelve: Chain of Fools"
- "Chapter Thirteen: Come Together"
Riverdale[]
Season 5[]
- "Chapter Eighty-Four: Lock & Key" (mentioned)
Gallery[]
- See also: Category:Images of Francois