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Mexican drag performerIn this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Reyes and the second or maternal family name is Toledo.
Matraka was born in Purísima del Rincón in 1998. His father is a cultural manager in Guanajuato and brought Reyes to Baile folklórico performances starting at an early age. In an interview with Periódico Correo, Matraka said, "From the age of 5, my father regularly took me to cultural events such as folkloric ballet meetings in Guanajuato. Notably, an event named Viva la Magia, later known as Viva la Banda, left a significant impression on me. These were international events, exposing me to diverse perspectives on art and culture." At university, Matraka majored in plastic arts but now works full-time doing drag performances. Matraka's name, which is a play on the word matraca, came from playing with friends in 2019.
Career
Matraka began performing in 2019 in clubs and at festivals in Guanajuato. Her drag is defined by social criticism and inspired by Mexican culture. Matraka's outfits incorporate classic elements, such as sarapes and ruffled skirts. According to Matraka, her drag style "it has to do with Mexican culture." In 2023, Matraka competed on the first season of Drag Race México.
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Matraka at RuPaul's DragCon LA, 2024