Summary
Choriza May (born Adrian Martín) is a Spanish-British drag performer, graphic designer, and illustrator most known for competing on series 3 of RuPaul's Drag Race UK[1][2] and the second series of RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World.[3]
Choriza May | |
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 Choriza May in 2023 | |
| Born | Adrian Martín Guadassuar, Valencia, Spain |
| Television | RuPaul's Drag Race UK (series 3) RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World (series 2) |
| Website | chorizamay |
Career edit
In 2019, Choriza May entered Drag Idol Newcastle, one of the UK's largest drag competitions. After reaching it to the final, Choriza was declared the winner, beating out fellow finalists Pebble Dash and Chanel Marie. May went on to perform on Northern Pride's main stage.[4] She competed on 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 edit
Choriza May is originally from Guadassuar, València and lives in Newcastle, United Kingdom.[4] She has British citizenship.[8]
Filmography edit
Television edit
- RuPaul's Drag Race UK (series 3, 2021)
- Drag Race España (season 2, 2022)
- RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World (series 2, 2024)
Discography edit
Singles edit
- "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 edit
- "B.D.E. (Big Drag Energy)" (with the cast of RuPaul's Drag Race UK series 3) (2021)
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Award-giving body | Category | Work | Results | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Queerties | Future All-Star | Herself | Nominated | [9] |
References edit
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Triple pasarela en la sexta entrega de 'Drag Race España', este domingo en ATRESplayer PREMIUM" (in European Spanish). 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 edit
- Official website