Conchita Wurst
From QueerBio.com
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. Her win caused a public rift, given her persona and rampant homophobia in areas of Europe, notably Russia. HIV positive.
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/
- http://www.eurovision.tv/page/history/year/participant-profile/?song=31403
