TEDx talks en Español - How Desi Became Desiré: Journey of a Puerto Rican Drag Queen | Desiré Cardoza | TEDxCollegePark

Desiré Cardoza began her career as a drag queen in the western area of Puerto Rico in 1997, under the guidance of different divas. One of these divas was the actor and comedian Alex Soto, a beloved and well-known drag queen and TV personality in Puerto Rico. In 1999, Desiré became the first “Queen Plus” at the Faces Nightclub in Hormigueros, Puerto Rico. From that moment on, she began performing at different stages throughout the island. In 2003, she was selected to lead the Western Divas after only 2 years as a member. It has been 20 years since its founding, many transvestites have been part of this legendary group, including fellow transformist as members of the Cardoza house. Desiré has had the opportunity to work on television, theater, and has performed in Florida, Atlantic City, Dominican Republic, New York City, and more. She is a proud member of her church, her amazing family, and her community. She also serves as a counselor for student organizations of the LGBTTQ + SPECTRUM community in the University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez Campus. Desiré Cardoza began her career as a drag queen in the western area of Puerto Rico in 1997, under the guidance of different divas. In 1999, Desiré became the first “Queen Plus” at the Faces Nightclub in Hormigueros, Puerto Rico. From that moment on, she began performing at different stages throughout the island. In 2003, she was selected to lead the Western Divas after only 2 years as a member. It has been 20 years since its founding, many transvestites have been part of this legendary group, including fellow transformist as members of the Cardoza house. Desiré has had the opportunity to work on television, theater, and has performed in Florida, Atlantic City, Dominican Republic, New York City, and more. She is a proud member of her church, her amazing family, and her community. She also serves as a counselor for student organizations of the LGBTTQ + SPECTRUM community in the University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez Campus. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx