Matraka
Matraka | |
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| File:Matraka at DragCon 2024 (cropped).jpg Matraka at RuPaul's DragCon LA, 2024 | |
| Born | Gerardo Reyes Toledo March 4, 1998 Purísima del Rincón, Mexico |
| Occupation | Drag queen |
| Television | |
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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 | edit source]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 | edit source]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 the first season of Drag Race México.[6]
Filmography
[edit | edit source]Television
[edit | edit source]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Drag Race México | Contestant (Season 1) | Runner-up | [7] |
- Bring Back My Girls (2025)
Discography
[edit | edit source]Albums
[edit | edit source]Featured albums
[edit | edit source]| Year | Title | Artist | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Dragapulco Shore; El Rusical[8] | The Cast of Drag Race Mexico | N/A |
Singles
[edit | edit source]As a featured artist
[edit | edit source]| Year | Title | Album | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Así Soy Yo (Versión Las Meximamis)[9] | Non-album single | Omar Sosa Latournerie |
Awards and nominations
[edit | edit source]| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Impulse LGBTIQ+ Awards | Drag del Año | Herself | Winner | [10] |
References
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- ^ Dragapulco Shore: El Rusical, Spotify
- ^ Así Soy Yo (Versión Las Meximamis) on YouTube
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