Gay & Lesbian

Jonny Woo

Jonny Woo, 33
Background
Born in London. Grew up in Medway. Lost it in Birmingham. Found it in NYC. Back in London.
What are you working on?
‘Stark Dallas Naked’, a new season of shows at Bistrotheque, and a new soap called ‘Campo Cruza’. I’m also at Bistrotheque taking part in Tranny Talent on Wednesdays and a new Friday performance party at AREA, Vauxhall, called ‘SHOW OFF’ and major Christmas show ‘The Wizard of Oz’, plus ‘ Where Are They Now?’ at The Reindeer. And ‘Gay Bingo’ at Tea in Shoreditch, which goes from strength to strength. Feature continues

How did you get into drag?
In New York, all my friends were drag queens so I ran around to clubs and places in all sorts of outfits.
Tell us about the London scene I’ve seen loads of (club) kids getting into the high heels. There’s a very relaxed attitude towards putting a frock on these days. I think drag has become a lot more joyous in the past few years.
Who is your style idol?
Sue-Ellen from ‘Dallas’, Bucks Fizz’s Jay Aston or Angela Lansbury.
How do you dress when you’re not in costume?
Jeans covered in smeared make-up, T-shirt, trainers, and unshaven. Actually scrub that out: put Louis Vuitton!
Most outrageous look?
Naked with high heels and a black face.
Drag heroines?
Lavinia Co-op from the Bloolips, Kiki (and Herb) and all my contemporaries on the alternative drag circuit.
Style mantra
Get into your look. You chose it, now make it work for YOU! Girls shouldn’t wear the same cheap PVC shoes as us, though; they will look like hookers. But do wear more wigs and make-up!
Eternal beauty tip
Posture gives you impact and, in drag or in life, one should always aim for impact.