COCO

While many queens have risen through the ranks much easier these days, there is a group of drag legends that rose to that title of legend by their own hands and talent, with the like of Lady Bunny, Varla Jean Merman, Dina Martina And Miss Richfield. While many queens have come and gone...there all still here. And like those hard working queens is Coco Peru! Coco has been a gay household name for over 30 years, where she got her start in the late 80's as a downtown favorite in the cabaret world of New York, where she produced, directed and wrote her own shows, and has since enjoyed an expansive career. She's toured the world and has gotten over 10 millions views for her You Tube videos, and her Instagram shows have been a god send while in quarantine. She is one queen on my list every gay man should see in person...I love Coco's style , but come for the bitterness and snark. I've never been disappointed with a Coco show. Coco is considered "the hostess with that something extra. But more importantly she has never forgotten her roots and history and has been a passionate activist and gives unflagging support of the LGBT and fierce dedication to AIDS-related charities in particular. But those facial expressions and snark get me! And we can't forget that trademark flip. And any bitch who can eat off a plate with whore on it, is alright in my book.

And this video will show just how similar Coco and I are in an interview process.

As the Mistress of the Casa du Borghese I sure can see where she is coming from. Much like Coco auditioning choir boys, auditioning houseboys is just never easy for me. But I just hope my boys too have been practicing their singing. Otherwise caroling is going to be the talk of the town again. 

GRANDE DAME.

This queen is another of my current favorite legends in the world of drag. Storyteller/monologist Miss Coco Peru aka Clinton Leupp got her start as a downtown favorite in the cabaret world of NY after he wrote, produced, directed, and starred in his first show “Miss Coco Peru in My Goddamn Cabaret”  over 28 years ago. Coco hosts an on-going live series of shows at the Renberg Theater in Los Angeles called Conversations With Coco in which Coco interviews and celebrates the lives and careers of the LGBT community's favorite icons which include Liza Minnelli, Jane Fonda, Bea Arthur, Lily Tomlin, Karen Black, Lainie Kazan, Lesley Ann Warren, and drag legend Mr. Charles Busch. Coco’s recent online Youtube videos have been seen by over 2 million viewers. Her video “Coco Goes to KMART,” in which she searches for Celestial Seasoning Tension Tamer tea, has more than over 800,000 views. For this reason, Coco has had to ask her fans to stop sending her the tea. She has received close to 100 boxes! Coco is often seen in Philadelphia and Rehoboth Beach.....and who can complain about her style. Considered The Hostess with that something extra… Coco has hosted numerous events including: She has been honored to be involved with countless Gay and AIDS related charities over the years including The Trevor Project, Aid for AIDS, and Lifeworks Mentoring. In fact, the list is so long, the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center honored Coco with the Board of Director’s Award. The award was presented to Coco by Zachary Quinto. Not to mention numerous movies and tv spots. And if you have seen her shows....your well aware of the lovely snark she throws!

She is also available for children’s parties.

Grande Dame....Coco Peru

Miss Coco Peru, aka Clinton Leupp, is an American actor and drag performer, known for his role in the 1999 independent film Trick, and in Girls Will Be Girls, with Varla Jean Merman. A Storyteller/monologist, Coco got her start as a downtown favorite in the cabaret world of NY after he wrote, produced, directed, and starred in his first show “Miss Coco Peru in My Goddamn Cabaret” 20 years ago, and has been going since! An avid traveler, Some of Miss Peru’s favorite venue’s have been The Laurie Beechman Theatre, The Renberg Theater, The Beverly Hills Playhouse, The AB Hotel in Sydney, Australia; The Blue Moon in Rehoboth, Delaware; The UU and The Art House in Ptown. Coco hosts an on-going live series of shows at the Renberg Theater in Los Angeles called Conversations With Coco in which Coco interviews and celebrates the lives and careers of the GLBT community's favorite icons. Miss Peru's guests have been the amazing Bea Arthur, the sassy Lainie Kazan, drag legend Mr. Charles Busch, the beautiful Lesley Ann Warren, the wonderful Karen Black, and the incomparable Lily Tomlin. To see where she will be performing next check out her fabulous website. I just adore her flip!!!!!!

Grande Dame of the Week.....

The dame this week...COCO PERU!


Miss Coco Peru,who is a very funny and entertaining actor and drag performer with her signature flip hair style,is from the Bronx on the City Island and got her start as a downtown favorite in the cabaret world on NYC,after he wrote,produced,directed and starred in his first show in" My Goddamn Cabaret" in the early 1990's. Coco Peru is also known for her role in the independent film "Trick" and also starred in the movie "Girls will be Girls",among numerous other movies and television spots. Coco has also done nine other cabaret shows that were all completely sold out to audiences. She is also a avid traveler. Miss Peru's favorite spots to go are New York City, Los Angles,P-town, Reboboth Beach, Reno,and also has done many a cruise liner. She is currently also hosting a on-going live series of shows at the Renburg Theater in LA called "Conversations with Coco" in which Coco interviews celebrities who have included Bea Arthur,Lainie Kazan,drag legend Charles Busch and Lesley Ann Warren.





A you tube clip of the fabulous Coco Peru performing from her "Ugly Coco" Show. Funny!