Elsie Saldaña reflects on her career, noting, 'I still get nervous on stage, almost six decades after I first started performing as a drag king, but it’s where I truly belong.' She first stepped onto the stage in 1965, performing "La Bamba" at Red Robin, a gay bar that ignited her passion for drag. As the country's oldest drag king, she continues to feel the pull of the spotlight, even though her performances are less frequent.
Saldaña, known as El Daña on stage, has become a pioneer in drag performance. She recalls, 'From the moment I performed at Red Robin, I was hooked. The energy of the audience, the thrill of the performance—there's nothing like it.' Her journey reflects not just personal growth, but also the evolution of drag culture over the decades.
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