“He puts the “cheese” in Machismo”
Who is Jota Mercury?
Jota (pronounced HO-TAH) Mercury (they/he) is an international award winning drag performer who uses drag to challenge machismo as we know it. They are Mexican-American and Indigenous, originally from Fresno, California but entertaining crowds in the greater bay area for the past 6 years. You may recognize him performing alongside his drag brothers in the following troupes: Rebel Kings of Oakland, Yeah Girl, and Nine Inch Males. He’s participated in global competitions, going as far as Panama City, Panama to perform his El Rey act for the Panama Burlesque Festival. They are 48Hills best drag king of the bay for 2020 and 2021.
Accolades and Titles
Mr. Ca King 2018 and Mr. Ca King 2019
Buster Riteopen (2018) crowning Jota Mercury (2019) at the Mr. California King Pageant on July 20, 2019. Photo by Dot.
Photo by: John Orvis at Drag for a Cause 2018
Helping out with RKO's Grease number here with Joey Gelato (front) and Vegas Jake (right).
184º of queer
Shot by: Ocean Angela