Conchita Wurst

Conchita Wurst (Thomas Neuwirth)

Country

Austria

Birth - Death

1988 -

Occupation

Entertainment

Description

Drag queen persona of Thomas Neuwirth, an Austrian pop singer who won the 2013 Eurovision song contest. Caused a public split on her win given her persona and homophobia in areas of Europe, notably Russia.

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2625866/Winner-whisker-Austrias-bearded-lady-conquers-Eurovision-Russias-rage.html
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaolVEJEjV4
• http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/05/12/conchita-wurst-tops-russian-itunes-chart/

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