Lola the bare-knuckle drag queen
Martial arts kept him out of jail, but drag artistry made him whole
Lives Less Ordinary · BBC World Service
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Show Notes
Martial arts kept him out of jail, but drag artistry made him whole.
Diego Garijo was bullied for his femininity as a child, so as he grew up he toughened up his image. He was in trouble with the law, until he found his focus as a professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter. But when Diego’s career came to a brutal halt, creating a drag persona, Lola, gave him a new lease of life.
Presenter: Andrea Kennedy Producer: Louise Morris Sound design: Joel Cox Editor: Munazza Khan