Gala Varo is the stage name of Jesús Meza Arroyo[1] (also known as Josué Armez),[2] a Mexican drag performer who competed on season 2 of La Más Draga as part of Red Rabbit Duo,[3] and on the first season of Drag Race México.[4][5] Gala Varo also competed on RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars.[6]
Gala Varo | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jesús Meza Arroyo Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Other names | Josué Armez |
| Occupation | Drag artist |
Personal life
editOriginally from Morelia, Michoacán, Armez is based in Guadalajara, Jalisco.[3] He has a Ph.D. in biomedicine, and was a professor at the University of Guadalajara before leaving to pursue drag full-time.[7] Outside of drag, he also has experience as a model, dancer, and acrobat.[8]
Armez' drag name, Gala Varo, is inspired by Gala Dalí and Remedios Varo.[9]
Discography
editSingles
edit| Year | Title | Album | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Amor Sin Amor[10] | Non-album single | N/A |
As a featured artist
edit| Year | Title | Album | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Así Soy Yo (Versión Las Palanquetas)[3] | Non-album single | Omar Sosa Latournerie |
| 2024 | "Everybody Say Love (Back Door Gals Europop Mix)"[11] (The Cast of RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars) |
Non-album single | Leland
Gabe Lopez |
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Drag Race México | Contestant (Season 1) | Runner-Up | |
| 2024 | RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars | Contestant | 8th place |
Web Series
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | La Más Draga | Herself | Contestant (Season 2) - 7th place |
Music Videos
edit| Year | Title | Artist | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GALA VARO - AMOR SIN AMOR (VIDEO OFICIAL) | Self | [12] |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Ramírez, Pablo Miranda (28 June 2021). "Jesús Meza: el científico drag frente al espejo". gaceta.udg.mx (in Spanish). Universidad de Guadalajara. Archived from the original on 28 November 2023. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
- ^ Ulloa, Martha (7 August 2020). "¿Comunidad científica / LGBTTTIQ+? Science Pride Fest". soloesciencia.com (in Spanish). Sólo Es Ciencia. Archived from the original on May 24, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
- ^ a b Duncan, Charlie (2023-05-24). "Meet Drag Race México's cast of 11 sickening queens joining host Valentina". PinkNews. Archived from the original on 2023-08-25. Retrieved 2023-05-25.
- ^ "Estrella de La Más Draga está de visita en La Paz". El Sudcaliforniano | Noticias Locales, Policiacas, sobre México, Baja California Sur y el Mundo (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2023-05-24. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
- ^ Nolfi, Joey (May 24, 2023). "Meet the 'Drag Race Mexico 'cast of queens". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on 2023-08-18. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
- ^ Tinoco, Armando (2024-07-15). "'RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars' Cast Photos: Paramount+ Sets Premiere Date For Reality Series Competition". Deadline. Archived from the original on 2024-09-16. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ Levitt, Barry (August 15, 2024). "A Guide to All the Queens Competing on RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars". Vulture. Archived from the original on September 14, 2024. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ Larasati, Dyah (August 16, 2024). "From the Philippines to Brazil: Meet the International Queens of 'RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars'". Collider. Archived from the original on September 7, 2024. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ Nolfi, Joey (August 22, 2024). "¡De Morelia para el mundo! Gala Varo llega al reality Global All Stars de RuPaul's Drag Race". La Voz de Michoacán (in Spanish). Archived from the original on September 11, 2024. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
- ^ [1], additional text.
- ^ "Everybody Say Love (Back Door Gals Europop Mix) - Single". iTunes. Archived from the original on September 4, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ [2], additional text.
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