Erica Andrews
Erica Andrews | |
|---|---|
 2010 Tribeca Film Festival | |
| Occupation(s) | Drag Performer, Actress |
| Years active | 1989 - 2013 |
Erica Andrews ( ? - March 11, 2013) originally Erica Hutton,[1] was a transsexual drag performer and longtime resident of Texas born in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico[2] known for her sophisticated and nuanced imitations of Hollywood greats such as Joan Crawford.[3] Called "the most beautiful drag queen in captivity",[4] she was named Miss Continental in 2004. Andrews appeared several times on Maury and The Tyra Banks Show. Her screen roles included the documentary Trantasia (2008) and a starring turn in the film Ticked-Off Trannies with Knives[5] (2010).[6] Erica was the drag daughter of Tandi Andrews and at the time of her death was the head of the House of Andrews, which includes Rupaul's Drag Race Season 5 contestant Roxxxy Andrews.
References
- ^ Beltran, Jacob (March 13, 2013). "Female illusionist a star who paved way for others". San Antonio Express-News. San Antonio, Texas.
- ^ Jones, Arnold Wayne (March 12, 2013). "Dallas drag diva Erica Andrews dies". Dallas Voice. Dallas, Texas.
- ^ Richardson, Niall (2010). Transgressive Bodies: Representations in Film and Popular Culture. Surrey, England: Ashgate Publishing Limited. p. 150. ISBN 978-0-7546-7622-5.
- ^ "Performer Erica Andrews passes away". Chicago Pride. Chicago. March 12, 2013.
- ^ Lindsey, Steven (March 26, 2010). "Dallas filmmaker Israel Luna premiering new film in New York to much controversy". Dallas Voice. Dallas, Texas.
- ^ Guerra, Joey (March 12, 2013). "Drag icon Erica Andrews passes away". The Houston Chronicle. Houston, Texas.