#22: Drag in China: Meet Shanghai’s Premiere Bearded Queen

Jiovani del Toro, AKA Cocosanti, is a drag artist and MC based in Shanghai. You’ll find them hosting many events at Pearl Theater, where they play hostess for a variety of showcases, including Drag Extravaganzas, Cabaret and Burlesque shows, and (their personal fav) Magic Mike. Jiovani joins us to share about their inspiration for becoming a drag artist, and how the drag scene differs in the U.S. versus China. They also share how being a drag artist and performer has impacted their dating life, and the Queer beauty perspective in drag and in China. Date Night China Anonymous: Every month we’ll share 4 new story prompts for you to respond to about dating, relationships, and community in China. http://dncsurveys.mikecrm.com/zcuqgMW --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datenightchina/message

Om Podcasten

Exploring dating, relationships, and communities in China. Every week we bring on diverse guests for hilarious, insightful, and in-depth conversations about dating, mental health, intercultural relationships, the LGBTQ+ community, and more. This podcast is not just about dating – it’s also about having healthy relationships with yourself, your partner if you have one, as well as the other people in your social circles that make life meaningful in China.