Matraka
Matraka | |
|---|---|
| Born | Gerardo Reyes Toledo March 4, 1998 Purísima del Rincón, Mexico |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Occupation | Drag queen |
| Television | |
Matraka is the stage name of Gerardo Reyes Toledo,[1] a Mexican drag queen and contestant on the first season of Drag Race Mexico. Matraka is from Purísima del Rincón, Guanajato, and identifies as Indigenous Mexican.[2]
Early life[edit]
Matraka was born in Purísima del Rincón in 1998. His father is a cultural manager in Guanajuato and brought Reyes to Baile folklórico performances starting at an early age.[3] In an interview with Periódico Correo, Matraka said, "From the age of 5, my father regularly took me to cultural events such as folkloric ballet meetings in Guanajuato. Notably, an event named Viva la Magia, later known as Viva la Banda, left a significant impression on me. These were international events, exposing me to diverse perspectives on art and culture."[3] At university, Matraka majored in plastic arts but now works full-time doing drag performances.[3] Matraka's name, which is a play on the word matraca, came from playing with friends in 2019.[3][4]
Career[edit]
Matraka began performing in 2019 in clubs and at festivals in Guanajuato.[4][5] Her drag is defined by social criticism and inspired by Mexican culture.[4] Matraka's outfits incorporate classic elements, such as sarapes and ruffled skirts.[4] According to Matraka, her drag style "it has to do with Mexican culture."[3] In 2023, Matraka competed on Drag Race México.[6]
Filmography[edit]
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Drag Race México | Contestant (Season 1) | Runner-up | [7] |
Reference[edit]
- ^ "Una entrevista con Gerardo Reyes que nos contará un poco de sus procesos creativos para llegar al personaje de MATRAKA". facebook.com (in Spanish). Radio Artes Live. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- ^ "Drag Queen guanajuatense representará al estado en "Drag Race México"". Periódico Notus. 22 June 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ a b c d e Ruiz, Ericka (28 June 2023). "LGBT en Guanajuato: Matraka Traka explora la identidad de género, el arte y la cultura". Periódico Correo. Archived from the original on 18 July 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ a b c d Ruiz, Ericka (15 June 2023). "Matraka Traka, la drag de Guanajuato que representa al estado en Drag Race México: ¿quién es y cuál es su historia?". Periódico Correo. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ Ruiz, Ericka (21 June 2023). "Estos son los 10 mejores trajes de Matraka Traka, la drag representante de Guanajuato". Periódico Correo. Archived from the original on 28 June 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ Villa, Lucas (24 August 2023). "'Drag Race México' Episode 10 Recap: The Finalists Revealed, Makeovers, & Ninel Conde". Remezcla. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ MaCaulay, Kaiqui (26 May 2023). "Meet the 11 fierce queens fighting for the crown in the first season of Drag Race México". Gay Times UK. Archived from the original on 1 June 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.