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Lola the bare-knuckle drag queen
Martial arts kept Diego Garijo out of jail, but drag artistry made him whole.
Diego Garijo was bullied for his femininity as a child, so as he grew up he toughened up his image. He was in trouble with the law, until he found his focus as a professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter. But when Diego’s career came to a brutal halt, creating a drag persona, Lola, gave him a new lease of life.
Presenter: Andrea Kennedy
Producer: Louise Morris
Photo: Diego Garijo / Credit: Luna Ferox
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