Apr 06, 2024
Francis García's 66th Birthday
This Doodle celebrates the 66th birthday of MexicanartistandperformerFrancis García, who was one of the first trans entertainers to become a national public figure.
Francis’s mother and aunt, two of her biggest supporters, taught Francis how to sew when she was young. She pursued costume design and made clothes for carnivals and fairs, and started working at a dress store in Mexico City at only 17. She performed as a drag queen and danced in vedette shows at the Blanquita Theater, where she was discovered. National recognition came after she was cast in the famous Mexican movie, Bellas de Noche.
Following the success of her first movie, Francis landed her own show, El Show de Francis, which became popular across Mexico and the United States. Loving every moment in the spotlight, her performances included ballads in beautiful self-designed gowns, dazzling Vegas showgirl-style dance numbers, and hilarious celebrity impersonations. The show ran from 1980-1998 and was one of the most popular shows run by a trans person.
Francis appeared in several films and shows throughout her career and was best known for her roles in Los Relajadores [The Relaxed Ones], De Super Macho a Super Hembra [From Super Male to Super Female], and Desde Gayola [From Gayola]. The Campeche Carnival in her hometown named Francis their “Queen of Queens” in 2005, and her mother maintained a museum that honored her and displayed her elaborate costumes for years. She was one of the first openly LGBTQ+ celebrities in the country and advocated for equal rights throughout her entire life.
Happy birthday Francis! Thank you for all the love, entertainment, and joy you brought to the stage and screen!
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