Choriza May

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 RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World.^[3]

Choriza May
Choriza May in 2023
Born	Adrian Martín Guadassuar, Valencia, Spain
Television	RuPaul's Drag Race UK (series 3) RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World (series 2)
Website	chorizamay.com

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.

She currently co-hosts Que Nos Pillen Confesadas, a Spanish-language podcast, alongside Arantxa Castilla-La Mancha.^[8]

Personal life

Choriza May is originally from Guadassuar, València and lives in Newcastle, United Kingdom.^[4] She has British citizenship.^[9]

Outside of drag, he is an illustrator and has had his work featured in HBO's We're Here, and has designed packaging for the wig company "Wigs and Grace". He also illustrated for FABULOUS with Louie & Charlie, written by John Jeffords and Lynzle Rogers.^[10]

Filmography

Television

• RuPaul's Drag Race UK (series 3, 2021)
• Drag Race España (season 2, 2022)
• RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World (series 2, 2024)

Discography

Singles

• "My Pussy is Like a Peach" (2021)
• "My Pussy is Like a Peach"
  • (Christmas Remix) (featuring Manila Luzon)
  (2021)
• "Feeling Fruity"
  • (featuring River Medway)
  (2022)
• "Pollo Frito"
  • (with Diamante Merybrown)
  (2022)
• "Maricón"
  • (with Estrella Xtravaganza)
  (2022)
• "Cho Cho Choriza May" (2023)
• "Party In Hell" (2024)

Featured singles

• "B.D.E. (Big Drag Energy)" (with the cast of RuPaul's Drag Race UK series 3) (2021)

Awards and nominations

Year	Award-giving body	Category	Work	Results	Ref.
2022	The Queerties	Future All-Star	Herself	Nominated	[11]

References

1. "Exclusive: Choriza May is proud to 'represent European immigrants' on Drag Race UK season 3". GAY TIMES. 24 August 2021. Archived from the original on 26 August 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
2. "Drag Race UK's Choriza May regrets not asking RuPaul to reconsider her decision". Digital Spy. 2 November 2021. Archived from the original on 8 December 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
3. Nolfi, Joey. "RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs. the World season 2 reveals cast competing for first UK cash prize". ew.com. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
4. "This is where Choriza May got her big juicy... technicolour jacket from". PinkNews. 7 October 2021. Archived from the original on 14 October 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
5. "Exclusive: Choriza May addresses 'hurtful' RuPaul's Drag Race UK twist". GAY TIMES. 29 October 2021. Archived from the original on 8 November 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
6. Davies, Matilda (9 September 2021). "Drag Race UK season 3's Choriza May calls out xenophobic fans". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 6 October 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
7. "Triple pasarela en la sexta entrega de 'Drag Race España', este domingo en ATRESplayer PREMIUM" (in European Spanish). Atresplayer Premium. 28 April 2022. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
8. Moore, Matthew (15 March 2024). "Drag Race UK's Choriza May reveals 'heartbreak' on show and whether she would ever compete on Drag Race Espana". Hello Magazine. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
9. "Drag Race UK queen hits back at xenophobic trolls telling her to compete overseas". PinkNews. 7 September 2021. Archived from the original on 7 October 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
10. Feeney, Noal (15 October 2020). "Creative Spotlight: Q&A with Illustrator & Drag Star Adrian Martin". Vida Creative. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
11. "'The 2022 Queerties". Cheat Sheet. 24 February 2022. Archived from the original on 12 February 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2022.

External links

• Official website