KWEEN - FEFI GEISHA

KWEEN // FEFE GEISHA

HOW, WHEN AND WHY DID YOU GET INTO DRAG?

8 long years ago, I done a catwalk for a charity event in Newry. It had themes and one was Priscilla queen of the desert! It took alot of convincing, but once they put that face and dress on me I was hooked!! Thinking the Catwalk was a one off... hahaha!

HOW DID PARENTS, FAMILY, FRIENDS ETC INITIALLY REACT?

You know there was never any negative reactions, everyone around me knew it was all alot of fun for me, it wasnt harming anyone and at the end of the day, it really just is for a gegg!

HOW ARE THEY NOW?

Same as they have always been, very supportive. Cheering me on at shows, giving me advice when i feel lost along the way. I have to give the most credit to my amazing Fiancè James, whos always encouraging me, sending me photos of shoes and dresses and bags as he passes stores. Giving me ideas and even giving me honesty when i make a mix and its lacking something with a bang! And even buys me wigs and dresses to be dead cute lol.

WHERE HAVE YOU WORKED?

I have worked for many people, starting off in the early days i hosted for a company called strippers NI. I only faux stripped once or twice as a comedy thing, and hosted the shows with the stripper lads! And THAT was fun! Lol!

But mainly what i do now is work alongside Glitzy Glamour once a month in Union Street at TGIF, also with Trudy, Glitzy and Pauletta at Cabargay as often as I can. I do a few bits for Maverick as well with Rusty at F*** yeah fridays and Levvy Tate on her new show on a Saturday

But im part of a very Special 4 some known as SPLAT! Oh’Neilly Cummins, Holly Go Heavilly, Robyn Diamonds and Myself. We are in many a place but focus on the North Coast in Atlantic Bar Portrush and Rubys with our uber gay bestie Roger Boyd in Rubys Coleraine. I was also recently given my own night at Rosie Joes in Derry called own it, working with a good friend Sui whos an absolute sweetheart! On that note ive done a few gigs with the beauty Onya Becks which we have planned a few more bits and bobs... so keep watching

WHO HAVE BEEN THE BEST PEOPLE TO WORK WITH TO DATE

Everyone I have mentioned have been amazing, i have to add in Tina Legs Tantrum as without her I probably would have given up on drag long ago! Also my Heather sisters- you know who you are

WHO WOULD YOU LOVE TO WORK WITH? DREAM BIG?

You know. At the minute im living my dream. Im working hard at my drag art. Pushing my abilities. But some day who knows i could do anything! Id love to work with some queens from the south like Davina, Paul Ryder, Victoria and Regina... BOOK ME! Hahaha x

NOW THE DRAG RACE IS IN THE U.K WOULD YOU TRY OUT FOR IT?

Absolutely! Wouldnt you? I mean to be in a bar or club is great, but to show the world what you do! Its been a great platform from Ru to get queens where they are today! So that would be a great opportunity! Saying that i didnt apply for season 1 or 2... but keep your eyes peeled for season 3 haha.

TELL US MORE ABOUT YOU...

i recently absailed Belfast castle for the rainbow project with kremlin dressed as my ultimate favourote video game character LARA CROFT and faced my biggest fear HEIGHTS!! Ive been given my own night in Derry and im in talks with people about guesting the likes of Abomination and Harland and Poof with our stun bun Sassie and possy of poof!

You know, it only took me 8 years to realise i love drag, im pushing myself and trying to make sonething of it now. Im giving it everything and more and to me the sky is the limit!

My work life is great atm too. I mean everyone at work knows i do Fefe and are dead supportive about it. Which is always a bonus. Family life is great too. Ive my loving partner, a beautiful son and our 2 lovely fur babies Elle and Ashe! I wouldnt change a thing to be fair!

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE ADD

Id like to give a shout out to my Mum and 3 sisters Carleen, Louise and Andrea for giving me hand bags, dresses and Sometimes not realising i borrowed a dress or 2 back in the day hahaha! And dad for being supportive too!

CAN PEOPLE FIND YOU ON INST, FACEBOOK ETC ?

You can get me on insta @theefefegeish

Facebook Conor Douglas (Fefe Geisha)

Im on twitter too... but its rare i use it.

So follow away guys xx