Ana Locking Explained

Ana Locking
Birth Date:1970 8, df=yes
Birth Name:Ana González Rodríguez
Birth Place:Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
Years Active:1996–present
Alma Mater:Complutense University of Madrid
Occupation:Fashion designer, artist, television personality
Website:http://analocking.com

Ana González Rodríguez (born August 26, 1970), better known as Ana Locking, is a Spanish fashion designer, businesswoman and photographer.[1] She was born in Toledo and educated in Madrid.[2] Ana is also a judge on Drag Race España.[1]

Career

In 1997, Locking, together with Óscar Benito, founded Locking Shocking, a ready-to-wear fashion label claiming to maintain "strong ties with other artistic disciplines."[3] Their partnership lasted until 2007, when the label effectively disappeared due to the decision of their business partner, Humana Cultura y Comunicación.[4] [5] In 2008, Locking launched a new ready-to-wear fashion label, Ana Locking.[6]

In 2021, Locking became a recurring judge on Drag Race España.[1]

Personal life

In 2020, Locking was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent surgery and radiation therapy. In July 2020, it was confirmed that she was in remission.[7]

Filmography

YearTV ShowNetworkRole
2021–presentDrag Race EspañaAtresplayer PremiumJudge
Tras la carreraHost

Exhibitions

Awards

YearAward
2001"Generación Joven" Finalist – Caja Madrid "12 Portraits"[15]
2002"Generación Joven" Finalist – Caja Madrid "From 35 to 45"
2003Premio L'Oréal Paris – Best Young Collection for "Eólica", Locking Shocking[16] [17]
2004Marie Claire Gran Prix de la Moda – Best National Designer – Locking Shocking[18] [19]
2007Ingenio 400 – Audience Award for the video "Fahrenheit"
2008Premio L'Oréal Paris – Best Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week collection for "Reentry"[20] [21]
2009CLM Design – Best Designer[22]
2009Cosmopolitan Premio Mujer Fun Fearless Female – Best Designer[23] [24]
2017MadWoman Award – Best Designer[25]
2017Medal of Merit for Fine Arts of Castilla La Mancha – First Edition[26]
2020National Fashion Design Award[27] [28]
2021Gold Medal of Merit in Fine Arts – Ministry of Culture of Spain[29] [30]
2022Madrid Culture Award[31] [32]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Davis . Christopher . 2021-05-06 . RuPaul's Drag Race España: Judge Ana Locking's Age, Job, & IG . 2024-01-24 . ScreenRant . en . 23 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230423213427/https://screenrant.com/rupauls-drag-race-espana-ana-locking-age-job/ . live .
  2. News: Castilla . Amelia . 10 January 2009 . Ana Locking hilvana la sobriedad con volantes . 6 December 2011 . . Spanish . 14 January 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090114123947/http://www.elpais.com/articulo/semana/Ana/Locking/hilvana/sobriedad/volantes/elpepuculbab/20090110elpbabese_2/Tes . live .
  3. Web site: 2005 . Locking Shocking . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120513030635/http://www.musac.es/index_en.php?ref=6300 . 13 May 2012 . 5 December 2011 . Musac.
  4. News: De la Torriente . Eugenia . 16 January 2008 . La marca Locking Shocking desaparece . https://web.archive.org/web/20160316130508/http://elpais.com/diario/2008/01/16/cultura/1200438007_850215.html . 2016-03-16 . 5 December 2011 . . Spanish.
  5. Web site: 2008 . Locking Shocking lo dejan . 5 December 2011 . Mentes Inquietas . Spanish . 28 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210928101234/https://mentesynquietas.wordpress.com/2008/01/16/locking-shocking-lo-dejan-2/ . live .
  6. News: Reportaje El color al final del túnel. 15 February 2008. 2 August 2018. El País. 1134-6582. es. 2 August 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180802193057/https://elpais.com/diario/2008/02/15/tendencias/1203030002_850215.html. live . Intxausti . Aurora .
  7. Web site: Ana Locking publica en redes que se recupera de un cáncer y termina la radioterapia. es. 7 July 2020. 10 April 2021. 7 October 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211007122410/https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/4316824/0/ana-locking-publica-en-redes-que-se-recupera-de-un-cancer-y-termina-la-radioterapia/. live.
  8. Back to the roots: a journey into the future of craftmanship . Spain Culture Minister . English . 20 October 2011 . 7 January 2023 . 7 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230107002046/https://www.spainculture.us/calendar/347/ . live .
  9. News: Desembarco de talento español en Nueva York . . Spanish . 14 September 2009 .
  10. News: El Museo Nacional del Teatro de Almagro acoge la exposición 'La moda y los clásicos' . 20 Minutos . Spanish . 23 October 2008 . 7 January 2023 . 7 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230107003602/https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/422467/0/exposicion/moda/almagro/ . live .
  11. News: El Musac acoge la intervención "Regret" de Locking Shocking . Diario de Leon . Spanish . 11 November 2005 . 7 January 2023 . 7 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230107002046/https://www.diariodeleon.es/articulo/cultura/musac-acoge-intervencion-regret-locking-shocking/20051111010000806606.html . live .
  12. Nancy se viste de Moda . Spain Culture Minister . Spanish . 2 October 2011 .
  13. 20 Iconos del Siglo XX . Spain Culture Minister . Spanish . 13 June 2008 .
  14. News: Diseñadores y críticos idean 31 bolsos en una muestra del IVAM . . Spanish . 15 December 2004 . 7 January 2023 . 7 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230107002045/https://elpais.com/diario/2004/12/16/cvalenciana/1103228296_850215.html . live .
  15. Web site: Dossier de prensa - Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid. yumpu.com.
  16. News: Escándalo en la Pasarela Cibeles. El País. 13 September 2002. 7 January 2023. 7 January 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230107000121/https://elpais.com/diario/2002/09/14/cultura/1031954404_850215.html. live.
  17. Web site: 2003 . Locking Shocking y Bimba Bosé, premios L´Oreal . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20021011022242/http://www.terra.es/mujer/articulo/html/muj5285.htm . 11 October 2002 . 5 December 2011 . Terra . Spanish.
  18. Web site: Ana Locking. 21 August 2015. 19 April 2022. 30 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211130004212/https://www.marie-claire.es/moda/wikimoda/diccionario/wiki/termino/ana-locking. dead.
  19. Web site: 2008 . Diseñadores Pasarela Cibeles: Ana Locking . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20091224132031/http://www.marie-claire.es/disenadores-pasarela-cibeles-ana-locking . 24 December 2009 . 5 December 2011 . . Spanish.
  20. Web site: Ana Locking y Amparo Bonmatí premios l'Oréal 2008. 16 February 2008. 19 April 2022. 18 April 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220418100203/https://www.trendencias.com/noticias-de-la-industria/ana-locking-y-amparo-bonmati-premios-loreal-2008. live.
  21. News: 16 February 2008 . Ana Locking, mejor diseñadora . 5 December 2011 . . Spanish.
  22. Web site: Ana Locking y Tecnoseñal, Premios C-LM de Diseño 2009 - Lanza Digital - Lanza Digital. 15 November 2009.
  23. Web site: 2009 . Photocall – Premios Mujer Cosmopolitan 2009 – Ana Locking . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120511222056/http://www.cosmohispano.com/fotos-ana-locking___2193 . 11 May 2012 . 5 December 2011 . . Spanish.
  24. Web site: Gala Premio Mujer Cosmopolitan Fun Fearless Female. Revistas. 19 April 2022. 10 February 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230210084106/https://www.revistasari.es/galacosmo/. live.
  25. Web site: MadWomen Awards: los premios artísticos de la mujer ya están aquí. 7 September 2017. 19 April 2022. 20 October 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211020140754/https://www.divinity.es/mujeres/madwomenfest/MadWomen-Awards-premios-artisticos-mujer-madwomenfest_0_2444925705.html. live.
  26. Web site: Primera edición de los premios al Mérito Cultural de Castilla-La Mancha. Castilla-La Mancha Media. 7 November 2024. 21 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240621053427/https://www.cmmedia.es/noticias/cultura/primera-edicion-premios-merito-cultural-castilla-mancha.html. live.
  27. News: 10 November 2020 . Ana Locking gana el Premio Nacional de Diseño de Moda 2020 . . Spanish.
  28. Web site: Ana Locking, Premio Nacional de Diseño de Moda 2020. lamoncloa.gob.es. 19 April 2022. 28 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220228052754/https://www.lamoncloa.gob.es/serviciosdeprensa/notasprensa/cultura/Paginas/2020/101120-pn_moda.aspx. live.
  29. News: 29 December 2021 . Las claves por las que Ana Locking se merece la Medalla de Oro al Mérito en las Bellas Artes . . Spanish . 6 January 2023 . 5 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230305042453/https://www.elle.com/es/moda/tendencias/a38634504/ana-locking-gana-medalla-de-oro-al-merito-en-las-bellas-artes/ . live .
  30. Web site: El Gobierno distingue a 31 personalidades e instituciones de la cultura con la Medalla de Oro al Mérito en las Bellas Artes 2021. 19 April 2022. 3 July 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220703114114/https://www.culturaydeporte.gob.es/actualidad/2021/12/211228-medallas.html. live.
  31. Web site: La Comunidad de Madrid reconoce la trayectoria y obra de artistas e intelectuales con los XXI Premios de Cultura. 30 December 2022. 6 January 2023. 2 January 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230102102142/https://www.comunidad.madrid/noticias/2022/12/30/comunidad-madrid-reconoce-trayectoria-obra-artistas-e-intelectuales-xxi-premios-cultura. live.
  32. News: 30 December 2022 . Concha Velasco o Andrés Trapiello reciben algunos de los Premios de Cultura de la Comunidad de Madrid . EuropaPress . Spanish.

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