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Outlook: Lola the bare-knuckle drag queen

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22/05/2023 GMT

Lola the bare-knuckle drag queen

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Martial arts kept him out of jail, but drag artistry made him whole

Martial arts kept Diego Garijo out of jail, but drag artistry made him whole.

Diego Garijo was bullied for his femininity as a child, so as he grew up he toughened up his image. He was in trouble with the law, until he found his focus as a professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter. But when Diego’s career came to a brutal halt, creating a drag persona, Lola, gave him a new lease of life.

Presenter: Andrea Kennedy
Producer: Louise Morris

Photo: Diego Garijo / Credit: Luna Ferox

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