"With the perfect combination of swagger and sass, El Daña is both a stud and a sweetheart. At 80 years old, she was recently certified as the world's oldest performing drag king by Guinness World Records. The Mexican-American male impersonator is a true icon. She began performing in 1965 in California's Central Valley and regularly traveled throughout the state."
"Her career spanned decades, from before Stonewall to the present, and she was also part of the famed Imperial Court System, an organization that demonstrates not only drag's artistry but also its commitment to community service and activism."
"She has finally been recognized locally and internationally, from being named Grand Marshal of the 2024 Pride Visalia parade, to being named to the Out100 to serving as the subject of a Code Switch feature on NPR to being the center of a forthcoming book chapter by Fresno State professor Kat Fobear."
El Daña is a Mexican-American male impersonator and drag king who began performing in 1965 in California's Central Valley. Her decades-long career spans from before Stonewall to the present day. She was part of the Imperial Court System, an organization known for combining drag artistry with community service and activism. Recently certified as the world's oldest performing drag king at age 80, El Daña has gained significant recognition, including being named Grand Marshal of the 2024 Pride Visalia parade, featured in Out100, profiled by NPR's Code Switch, and becoming the subject of a forthcoming book chapter by Fresno State professor Kat Fobear.
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