Choriza May
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Choriza May (born Adrian Martín) is a Spanish-British drag performer, graphic designer, and illustrator most known for competing on
second series of RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World.[3]
Career
In 2019, Choriza May entered Drag Idol
series 3 of RuPaul's Drag Race UK.[5] Following the cast announcement, some Drag Race fans questioned why she did not compete on Drag Race España, instead.[6] On season 3, Choriza made it to the Snatch Game and was part of a double elimination alongside River Medway. May placed 6th/7th overall. She was later a guest judge on the second season of Drag Race España.[7]
In 2023, May was announced as a member of the judges panel for Drag Idol UK, hosted at Bobby's, Newcastle.
Personal life
Choriza May is originally from Guadassuar, València and lives in Newcastle, United Kingdom.[4] She has British citizenship.[8]
Filmography
Television
- series 3, 2021)
- Drag Race España (season 2, 2022)
- series 2, 2024)
Discography
Singles
- "My Pussy is Like a Peach" (2021)
- "My Pussy is Like a Peach" (2021)
- (Christmas Remix) (featuring Manila Luzon)
- "Feeling Fruity" (2022)
- (featuring River Medway)
- "Pollo Frito" (2022)
- (with Diamante Merybrown)
- "Maricón" (2022)
- (with Estrella Xtravaganza)
- "Cho Cho Choriza May" (2023)
- "Party In Hell" (2024)
Featured singles
- "B.D.E. (Big Drag Energy)" (with the cast of RuPaul's Drag Race UK series 3) (2021)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award-giving body | Category | Work | Results | Ref. |
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| 2022 | The Queerties | Future All-Star | Herself | Nominated | [9] |
References
- ^ "Exclusive: Choriza May is proud to 'represent European immigrants' on Drag Race UK season 3". GAY TIMES. 24 August 2021. Archived from the original on 26 August 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
- ^ "Drag Race UK's Choriza May regrets not asking RuPaul to reconsider her decision". Digital Spy. 2 November 2021. Archived from the original on 8 December 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
- ^ Nolfi, Joey. "RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs. the World season 2 reveals cast competing for first UK cash prize". ew.com. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
- ^ a b "This is where Choriza May got her big juicy... technicolour jacket from". PinkNews. 7 October 2021. Archived from the original on 14 October 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
- ^ "Exclusive: Choriza May addresses 'hurtful' RuPaul's Drag Race UK twist". GAY TIMES. 29 October 2021. Archived from the original on 8 November 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
- ^ Davies, Matilda (9 September 2021). "Drag Race UK season 3's Choriza May calls out xenophobic fans". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 6 October 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
- Atresplayer Premium. 28 April 2022. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
- ^ "Drag Race UK queen hits back at xenophobic trolls telling her to compete overseas". PinkNews. 7 September 2021. Archived from the original on 7 October 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
- ^ "'The 2022 Queerties". Cheat Sheet. 24 February 2022. Archived from the original on 12 February 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
External links
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