Choriza May

Adrian Martín Esteve, known professionally as Choriza May, is a Spanish-British drag performer, graphic designer, and illustrator. He is most known for competing on series 3 of RuPaul's Drag Race UK and the second series of RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World.

Career In 2019, Choriza May entered Drag Idol Newcastle, one of the UK's largest drag competitions. After reaching the final, Choriza was declared the winner, beating out fellow finalists Pebble Dash and Chanel Marie. May went on to perform on Northern Pride's main stage. She competed on series 3 of RuPaul's Drag Race UK. Following the cast announcement, some Drag Race fans questioned why she did not compete on Drag Race España instead. On season 3, Choriza made it to the Snatch Game and was part of a double elimination alongside River Medway. May placed 6th/7th overall. She was later a guest judge on the second season of Drag Race España.

In 2023, May was announced as a member of the judges panel for Drag Idol UK, hosted at Bobby's, Newcastle.

In 2024, Choriza May appeared on the second series of RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World, placing sixth out of eleven queens after being eliminated by Marina Summers.

She currently co-hosts Que Nos Pillen Confesadas, a Spanish-language podcast, alongside Arantxa Castilla-La Mancha.

Personal life Choriza May is originally from Guadassuar, València and lives in Newcastle, United Kingdom.

Outside of drag, he is an illustrator and has had his work featured in HBO's We're Here, and has designed packaging for the wig company "Wigs and Grace". He also illustrated for FABULOUS with Louie & Charlie, written by John Jeffords and Lynzle Rogers.

Filmography RuPaul's Drag Race UK (series 3, 2021) Drag Race España (season 2, 2022) RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World (series 2, 2024) Bring Back My Girls (2024)

Discography Extended plays "Party In Hell" (2024)

Singles "My Pussy is Like a Peach" (2021) "My Pussy is Like a Peach (Christmas Remix)" (2021) "Feeling Fruity" (2022) "Pollo Frito" (2022) "Maricón" (2022) "Cho Cho Choriza May" (2023) "El Bolero De Guadassuar" (2023) "Mango Loco" (2023) "Eat That Ass" (2024) "Don Diabla" (2024) "Burn a Little Brighter" (2024)

Featured singles "B.D.E. (Big Drag Energy)" (2021)

Awards and nominations Year Award-giving body Category Work Results Ref.2022The QueertiesFuture All-StarHerself