Choriza May Explained

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 .^[3]

Career

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

Choriza May is originally from Guadassuar, València and lives in Newcastle, United Kingdom.^[4] She has British citizenship.^[8]

Filmography

Television

• RuPaul's Drag Race UK (series 3, 2021)
• Drag Race España (season 2, 2022)
• (series 2, 2024)

Discography

Singles

• "My Pussy is Like a Peach" (2021)
• "My Pussy is Like a Peach" (2021)
• "Feeling Fruity" (2022)
• "Pollo Frito" (2022)
• "Maricón" (2022)
• "Cho Cho Choriza May" (2023)
• "Party In Hell" (2024)

Featured singles

• "B.D.E. (Big Drag Energy)" (2021)

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2021-08-24. Exclusive: Choriza May is proud to 'represent European immigrants' on Drag Race UK season 3. 2021-12-19. GAY TIMES. en-GB. 2021-08-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20210826094213/https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/culture/exclusive-choriza-may-is-proud-to-represent-european-immigrants-on-drag-race-uk-season-3/. live.
2. News: 2021-11-02. Drag Race UK's Choriza May regrets not asking RuPaul to reconsider her decision. en-GB. Digital Spy. 2021-12-19. 2021-12-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20211208102255/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a38093460/drag-race-uk-season-3-choriza-may/. live.
3. Web site: RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs. the World season 2 reveals cast competing for first UK cash prize . Nolfi . Joey . ew.com . . January 13, 2024.
4. Web site: 2021-10-07. This is where Choriza May got her big juicy... technicolour jacket from. live. 2021-12-19. PinkNews. en-GB. 2021-10-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20211014202338/https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2021/10/07/choriza-may-drag-race-uk-jacket-rainbow/.
5. Web site: 2021-10-29. Exclusive: Choriza May addresses 'hurtful' RuPaul's Drag Race UK twist. 2021-12-19. GAY TIMES. en-GB. 2021-11-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20211108153554/https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/culture/choriza-may-drag-race-uk-season-3-elimination-interview/. live.
6. Web site: Davies. Matilda. 2021-09-09. Drag Race UK season 3's Choriza May calls out xenophobic fans. 2021-12-19. Digital Spy. en-GB. 2021-10-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20211006025250/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a37529938/drag-race-uk-season-3-queen-choriza-xenophobic-fans/. live.
7. News: Triple pasarela en la sexta entrega de 'Drag Race España', este domingo en ATRESplayer PREMIUM. Atresplayer Premium. April 28, 2022. es-ES. April 15, 2023.
8. Web site: 2021-09-07. Drag Race UK queen hits back at xenophobic trolls telling her to compete overseas. live. 2021-12-19. PinkNews. en-GB. 2021-10-07. https://web.archive.org/web/20211007173848/https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2021/09/07/drag-race-uk-choriza-may-xenophobic-trolls-gay/.
9. Web site: 'The 2022 Queerties. Cheat Sheet. February 24, 2022. 31 March 2022. 12 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220212004231/https://www.queerty.com/Queerties2022/vote-2203-future-all-star. dead.