There’s something about Latinos-they just have this fiery energy and stage presence.” Originally from Guatemala, the fashion-focused queen moved to Mexico in August last year, and she’s since parlayed her love of the art form into a full-time career.
“Here in Mexico City, drag queens have their own way that they see drag. “It’s Pride right now, so this is our busiest season,” Monoxide tells Vogue, adding that there’s a burgeoning drag scene forming in the city. She’ll often be wearing sexy pink bodysuits with cutouts, or more futuristic patent leather harnesses. Five days a week you’ll find drag queen and self-described “queerdo” Carmen Monoxide performing in packed venues in Mexico City.
