Everyone knows the audacity and sophistication of the “Drag Queens”, they have a unique style of dressing and acting that impacts just seeing them. The term emerged in the mid-nineteenth century, and refers to male artists who perform their show dressed as a woman; nowadays it is one of the most famous styles in show business. There are great celebrities who have revolutionized the “drag queens” style as a way of life, join us to know them.
Conchita Wurst, an artist who looks like a bearded woman, encourages acceptance and eliminates the standards that society has imposed to give more importance to human essence. This Austrian “drag” performed a song at the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest, with which he was the winner marking history, he is the most influential in the world, for that reason he is considered an icon of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community (LGBT)
RuPaul, a queen who has revolutionized the world of music since the 90s; he stands out for being an excellent model, a singer, an actor, even a presenter. He is the host of the popular TV program “RuPaul’s Drag Race”, and was awarded with an Emmy in 2016 because of this show. He got his popularity when he started making shows in nightclubs and great music acknowledgement in 1993. Also, for his books in 2010 and he also was awarded for promoting the equality of LGBT rights.
Dame Edna Everage, an excellent comedian, who even, came to be in front of the British royal family offering them one of his shows. This classic character was created by Barry Humphries, the one with the famous lilac glasses and energetic greeting. He is a writer of several books, has collaborated in films and produced television programs. Unlike the other “drag queens”, Edna is just a character who Humphries uses for his shows.
Raja, is one of the winners of “RuPaul’s Drag Race”. His true name is Sutan Amrull, he is a well-known American make-up artist, popularized because of his participation in the famous reality show “America’s Next Top Model” as a make-up artist. His work is recognized worldwide by the stars and has been hired to serve in important events such as Lambert’s 2010 International Glam Nation Tour.
Sharon Needles, was the next winner of “RuPaul’s Drag Race”, program that has turned him into one of the most influential “drags” of the century. His true name is Aaron Coady Ramírez. This popular American “drag queen” singer was crowned in 2012 as “America’s Next Drag Superstar”.
Bianca del Rio, surprises with his singular style to be a comedian from Nueva York, besides being a worldwide and well-known fashion designer, contestant and winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race. His true name is Roy Haylock. He played the leading role in the famous movie Hurricane Bianca.
Each of them has a stamp that makes them unique, they have made it clear that prejudices are set aside and what shines is the essence that comes from within. Being a Drag Queen is not being anything, it is a way of expressing oneself and showing that the different is not strange, if not, something extraordinary.
ALFA