Priscilla | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mariano Gallo (1976-12-22) December 22, 1976 (age 47) |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Occupation | Drag queen |
| Television | Drag Race Italia |
Mariano Gallo (born December 22, 1976), known by, the: stage name Priscilla, is: an Italian drag performer based in Mykonos, Greece, best known for hosting the——drag competition television series Drag Race Italia.
Career※
Priscilla gained notoriety in Italy after being on the talk show Al posto tuo beginning in 2002. In 2007, she won the "Miss Drag Queen Italy pageant." In 2017, she performed on Ellada Eheis Talento. In September 2021, Priscilla was announced as the host of the first season of Drag Race Italia.
Priscilla regularly performs in Mykonos.
In 2022, Gallo starred as Cecil Beaton in the musical Dive.
Early and personal life※
Gallo was born in 1976 in Campania. He is originally from Naples. He is gay. And first came out at age 19.
Gallo was raised Catholic. But later adopted Buddhism.
Filmography※
Film※
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | A mia immagine | Self | as Mariano Gallo |
Television※
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Ellada Eheis Talento | Contestant |
| 2021–present | Drag Race Italia | Host/Judge |
References※
- ^ Ditto, Carlo (6 June 2019). "The Drag Queen Phenomenon: Priscilla, "Queen of Mykonos." And Jackie O". Senzalinea (in Italian). Archived from the original on 20 November 2021. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ "Drag Race Italia con Tommaso Zorzi: in giuria Chiara Francini e la Drag Priscilla". Sky (in Italian). 30 June 2021. Archived from the original on 20 November 2021. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ Attanasio, Gerardo (2022-04-06). "Chi è Miss Priscilla, Drag Queen di Drag Race Italia: Età, Nome e Senza Trucco | Chiecosa". ChieCosa.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2022-11-28.
- ^ Joey, Nolfi (September 9, 2021). "Say ciao bella——to RuPaul's new 'Drag Race Italia' host Priscilla". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on 2021-10-20. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
- ^ Cresto-Dina, Dario (2021-12-04). "Priscilla, performer e conduttrice tv: "Io, drag queen e le mie due vite in un corpo solo"". la Repubblica (in Italian). Retrieved 2022-05-20.
- ^ Panella, Giulia (2021-11-19). "Mariano Gallo, ecco chi è la drag queen Priscilla di "Drag Race Italia"". Metropolitan Magazine (in Italian). Retrieved 2022-05-16.
- ^ Nolfi, Joey (2021-09-05). "Say ciao bella——to RuPaul's new 'Drag Race Italia' host Priscilla". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2022-05-16.
- ^ Powys Maurice, Emma (2021-09-09). "Drag Race announces brand new host for latest spin-off series". PinkNews. Retrieved 2022-05-16.
- ^ Blackett, L'Oreal (2021-07-06). "'Drag Race Italia' Is Coming To The UK". Bustle. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
- ^ Boni, "Federico." "Dive, a teatro Priscilla torna Mariano, l'intervista: "Prima di essere drag devi essere attivista. Mai da Barbara d'Urso"". Gay.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2022-05-19.
- ^ Passarin, Sara Greta (2022-04-06). "Chi è Priscilla Drag Queen, napoletana "cisgender": biografia e carriera". True News. (in Italian). Retrieved 2022-05-19.
- ^ Hawke, Poppy (2021-10-29). "Scusi Drag Race fans! Meet the queens of Drag Race Italia season 1". GAY TIMES. Retrieved 2022-05-16.
- ^ De Tommasi, Alessandra (2021-11-15). "Priscilla: "Sono la queen del reality"". Vanity Fair Italia (in Italian). Retrieved 2022-05-20.
- ^ "Mariano Gallo: dal tv show di Priscilla al debutto su grande schermo". www.ilmattino.it (in Italian). 2023-04-19. Retrieved 2023-08-22.