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PAQUITA DE LA TORRES

Age: 25

Degree: Higher National Diploma in Performing Arts

Location: London, UK

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Paquita De La Torres is the stage name for Edisson Medina, a British - Latinx drag queen and actor. Edisson started off on small stages in theatre and student films. His acting and photography qualifications, mixed with his modelling experience and love for make up, are what lead him to discover of the art of drag, which birthed Paquita.

 

Paquita De La Torres was born on a motorway in Acton Central, London - November 2018, a photoshoot for her younger cousin is what helped bring her to life. Paquita's debut performance was at the beginning of 2019 for EXILIO Latino Uk a LGBTQ+ nightclub. They have kindly opened their doors to co-host and perform as a resident queen where she is known for her interesting performance style.

Paquita has continued to work with Exilio since her debut, and had been invited to take part in many events such as LONDON PRIDE 2019, 2LatinX2Queer (Brixton reel Film Festival), and many more. Pageants have been a huge interest for paquita which motivated her to apply and participate in The Big Drag Pageant Bristol. Paquita has since done some modelling for custom designed gowns. 

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Theatre  

PLAY                                CHARACTER                    DIRECTOR                    VENUE                    

Elegy                                     Post-Operation Waiter          Phil MacCormack             Donmar Theatre            

Tom's Midnight Garden       Edgar                                     Bill Compton                     Youth Action Theatre    

The Blue Room (La'Ronde) Actor & Rich Kid                  Carlos Santos                   Arthur Cotterell Theatre

Abigail's Party                      Lawrence Moss                    Carlos Santos                   Arthur Cotterell Theatre

Elegy Reprise                       Post-Operation Waiter         Carlos Santos                   The Rose Theatre          

Film & Documentary 

TITLE                                         CHARACTER                    DIRECTOR        

La Reina                                          Myself                                     Julia Konarska    

A Conversation With A Rightist    Adam                                      Ayushman Mita  

Proud To Be                                    Myself                                     Edisson Medina  

U Never Listen                                Party Guest                            Nina Romain       

Extreme Therapy                            Hank - Supporting Role        Juliette Wileman 

I Am Hooligan                                 Stadium Extra                        Steven M. Smith 

Training & Workshops  

BTEC HND                     Screen Acting             Kingston College       
BTEC Level 3                 Performing Arts           Kingston College       

Project Elegy                  Workshop                    Donmar Warehouse  
Casting Call Pro             Workshop                    Kingston College       

Equity                             Workshop                    Kingston College       

Reel-Scene                    Masterclass                 The Reel-Scene        

BTEC Level 2                 Photography               Richmond College     

2010 - present
2010 - present
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