Varla Jean Merman is a character originated and portrayed by Jeffery Roberson, an American actor, singer and drag performer. Varla's fictitious pedigree boasts that Ernest Borgnine is her father and Ethel Merman is her mother.
Merman is perhaps best known for her role in the 2003 independent film Girls Will Be Girls. She also had a co-starring role in the 1997 film Franchesca Page. Merman was also one of the performers featured in the HBO original documentary Dragtime. She has appeared in a number of short films and live cabaret acts since she and her male alter-ego attended the School of Music at Louisiana State University.

Anthony Ryan Auld is a Texan born, Louisiana based designer. Recently a designer on Lifetime's Project Runway Season 9, Anthony Ryan is now creating his own brand and image and launching the RockOne1 Movement.

The RockOne1 Movement is a cancer-driven cause initially started to create awareness for those affected by testicular cancer. Recently, it has evolved to encompass all types of cancer patients of all ages. The purpose of the movement is to empower these patients through fashion with various projects including shopping trips, pieces custom made for the individual, fashion shows, beauty treatments including wigs, etc. Anthony Ryan will attend and play a major part in every patient chosen to benefit from the movement. It is a movement created to touch lives and inspire others to follow in its footsteps.