Pupi Poisson Explained

Pupi Poisson
Birth Name:Alberto Zimmer
Birth Date:2 April 1982
Nationality:Spanish
Occupation:Drag performer

Pupi Poisson is the stage name of Alberto Zimmer (born 2 April 1982),[1] a Spanish drag performer most known for competing on the first seasons of reality television series' Drag Race España and Drag Race España All Stars.[2] They began as a drag performer in 2006.[1]

Career

Zimmer began performing in drag in 2006 following a stint at a theme park which helped her create the role of Pupi Poisson.[3] In 2008 Poisson began to perform with other drag queens, and television appearances followed in 2010.[4] She has competed on Got Talent España as well as Drag Race España.[5] [6] [7] In an interview with one of the judges on the show, Javier Calvo, he called her "very talented," and noted that she had been "working for a while."[8]

From July to December 2021, Poisson was part of the show Gran Hotel de las Reinas, which toured Spain as the official tour of Drag Race España.[9] [10]

In 2022, Pupi began co-hosting Reinas al Rescate alongside Drag Race España host Supremme de Luxe and fellow contestants Estrella Xtravaganza and Sharonne. In the series, the four drag queens travel across Spain to recruit small-town residents to participate in one-night-only drag shows.[11]

Personal life

Zimmer lives in Madrid.[5] [12] He is gay, noting in a July 2021 interview that he hid it because he believed it would not be "well received" by his mother.[13]

Discography

Albums

Singles

As featured artist

Filmography

Television

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Poisson. Pupi. Mi Alter Ago. Official Pupi Poisson website. July 21, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210610004454/https://www.pupipoisson.com/mi-alter-ego/. June 10, 2021. live.
  2. News: Contenidos . D. N. . Pupi Poisson, nueva Miss Simpatía de 'Drag Race España' . July 21, 2021 . diariodenavarra.es . July 19, 2021 . es.
  3. News: García . Elva Manrique . Todas las participantes de Drag Race España . July 22, 2021 . columnacero.com . April 27, 2021 . es.
  4. News: Guzman . Noe . Pupi Poisson, de '¿Quién quiere casarse con mi hijo?' a 'Drag Race España': su pasado televisivo . 21 July 2021 . El Español . May 30, 2021 . es.
  5. News: Davis . Christopher . RuPaul's Drag Race España: Everything To Know About The Cast . July 20, 2021 . . May 2, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210719144417/https://screenrant.com/rupauls-drag-race-espana-cast-queens-facts-trivia/. July 19, 2021. live.
  6. Web site: White. Brett. What Time Will 'Drag Race España' Episode 7 Premiere?. Decider. July 9, 2021. July 21, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210721171401/https://decider.com/2021/07/09/drag-race-espana-episode-7-wow-presents/. July 21, 2021. bot: unknown.
  7. Web site: Alter. Rebecca. Drag Race España to Bring the Prestige With Veneno Creators on Its Judges Panel. Vulture. April 26, 2021. July 21, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210524060722/https://www.vulture.com/2021/04/drag-race-espana-cast-host-judges.html. May 24, 2021. live.
  8. Calvo . Javier . Kaiqui Macaulay . Drag Race España judge Javier Calvo is ready to introduce Spanish drag to the world . Online . . May 27, 2021 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210602200909/https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/culture/drag-race-espana-judge-javier-calvo-is-ready-to-introduce-spanish-drag-to-the-world/ . June 2, 2021 . July 21, 2021.
  9. News: Smith . John . Some of Spain's best drag queens will spend the summer in Torremolinos . July 21, 2021 . Euro Weekly News Spain . July 20, 2021.
  10. News: El 'Gran Hotel de las Reinas' cerrará su gira con un gran espectáculo en el WiZink Center de Madrid. May 30, 2022 . . November 4, 2021.
  11. Web site: Fernández. Juan Manuel. 2022-03-29. ATRESplayer PREMIUM seguirá apostando por el drag y prepara el nuevo formato 'Reinas al rescate'. 2022-05-30. El Español. es-ES.
  12. Web site: Mullor. Mireia. 'Drag Race España': Por qué deberías ver este 'reality' (y si es con tus hijos, mejor). ‘Drag Race Spain’: Why should you watch this 'reality show' (and if it is with your children, better) . Esquire. May 30, 2021. July 21, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210721173654/https://www.esquire.com/es/actualidad/tv/a36548559/drag-race-espana-reality-claves-por-que-ver/. July 21, 2021. live.
  13. Web site: Sánchez. Marina Barberá. El relato de una agresión racista de Thomas, invitado de 'Drag Race España': "Me desperté en el hospital 2 días después con 22 puntos en la cabeza". The story of a racist attack by Thomas, guest of 'Drag Race Spain': "I woke up in the hospital 2 days later with 22 stitches on my head". July 13, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210713104657/https://www.cordobabn.com/articulo/cultura/increible-agresion-racista-que-sufrio-jugador-rugby-invitado-drag-race-espana/20210713111707100490.html. July 13, 2021. live. es.
  14. Web site: Pupi Poisson by Pupi Poisson. music.apple.com. 2021-07-21. 2021-10-28. https://web.archive.org/web/20211028044902/https://music.apple.com/us/album/pupi-poisson/1493050117. dead.
  15. Web site: Sex Dance Love (feat. Kilobeat) - Single by Pupi Poisson. music.apple.com. 2021-07-21. 2023-01-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20230119092213/https://music.apple.com/us/album/sex-dance-love-feat-kilobeat-single/682046454. dead.
  16. Web site: Armas De Mujer - Single by Pupi Poisson. music.apple.com. 2021-07-21. 2021-10-28. https://web.archive.org/web/20211028031726/https://music.apple.com/us/album/armas-de-mujer-single/859310458. dead.
  17. Web site: Armas De Mujer (Dmoreno Remix) - Single by Pupi Poisson. music.apple.com.
  18. Web site: Tienes Tó La Cara (Bso) Umpp - Single by Pupi Poisson. music.apple.com. 2021-07-21. 2021-10-28. https://web.archive.org/web/20211028082032/https://music.apple.com/us/album/tienes-t%25C3%25B3-la-cara-bso-umpp-single/1227453740. dead.
  19. Web site: Inesperado - Single by Jean Val & Pupi Poisson. music.apple.com.
  20. Web site: Prima'S Song - Single by Pupi Poisson. music.apple.com. 2021-07-21. 2021-10-28. https://web.archive.org/web/20211028044856/https://music.apple.com/us/album/primas-song-single/1537751406. dead.
  21. Web site: Ya Es Navidad 2020 - Single by Nubetia & Pupi Poisson. music.apple.com.
  22. Web site: Kobritzska (feat. Pupi Poisson) - Single by Conchita Pelayo. music.apple.com. 2021-07-21. 2023-01-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20230119092218/https://music.apple.com/us/album/kobritzska-feat-pupi-poisson-single/1486324525. dead.
  23. Web site: Inesperat (feat. Pupi Poisson) - Single by Jean Val. music.apple.com.
  24. News: El pasado televisivo de Pupi Poisson antes de 'Drag Race España': de 'Got Talent' a '¿Quién quiere casarse con mi hijo?' - Ecoteuve.es . July 21, 2021 . ecoteuve.eleconomista.es . https://web.archive.org/web/20210721171948/https://ecoteuve.eleconomista.es/programas/noticias/11258568/06/21/El-pasado-televisivo-de-Pupi-Poisson-antes-de-Drag-Race-Espana-de-Got-Talent-a-Quien-quiere-casarse-con-mi-hijo.html?_ga=2.250461701.2036330068.1626887012-2142324972.1626887012 . July 21, 2021 . es.