And, if it does seem to be a little exciting, I thrive off of that. I don’t get nervous about things – which can be good and bad – but I’m definitely most comfortable on the stage. They all haven’t been doozies or amazing…it definitely becomes a question of knowing your audience, but more importantly, knowing yourself and being aware of your surroundings – and being fearless.
An audience trains you quicker than anything. I think the “training” for me has been all of those shows that I’ve had over the past 18 years. You’re obviously fast on your feet and are quite skilled as a comedian. Have you had any improv or comedy training, or are you just naturally funny?īianca: No, I’ve never had any training. SL: I recently saw you epically take down a heckler during one of your performances. It started out as one guest performance, which led to one show a week, then 2 shows a week and I eventually worked at that bar in New Orleans 5 days a week for 10 years.ĭAYTIME DRAG 👀 #photoshoot #tooearlyforclowneryĪ post shared by Bianca Del Rio on at 12:45pm PST
So, the bit got longer and longer, and some people who ran one of the local gay bars in New Orleans saw the show and asked if I’d be interested in performing there. I kind of knew that I was a chatty, outgoing little gay boy, so the part led to a lot of ad-libbing and covering time for costume changes for the cast. There was a small role at the end of the show and the director asked if I was interested in doing it because “you’re already here and it’s a small bit”. So, I had all the makings of a drag queen without actually doing drag.Īnd then, in 1996 or 1997, I did a show called “Pageant”, that’s based on beauty pageants – and the 6 contestants are men – and I was doing the wigs, makeup and costumes for that.
SL: How did you first get interested in drag? I know you have a theatrical background…Bianca: Well, in high school, I started doing costume work and my drama teacher at the time was working on an outside project at a dinner theater – and they needed help with costumes, and I went and worked there and moved on to (working with) wigs and makeup for the opera in New Orleans. I’m a huge fan!īianca Del Rio: Well, before we go any further, it’s obvious that you have impeccable taste and for that, I’m grateful! Socialite Life: Before we get started, I just wanted to thank you so much for chatting with me.
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We were able to have a chat with this fiercely funny queen about her journey to the competition, her spot-on tribute to Judge Judy and how to make it as an insult comedy queen.
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Possessing an unforgettably unique sense of style, a razor-sharp wit, and a heart of gold, Bianca Del Rio has proved episode after episode why she deserves to still be in the running to claim the title of “America’s Next Drag Superstar” on season 6 of the reality TV world’s darling, RuPaul’s Drag Race.
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