performative cross-dresser transformista transformista https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10384150 "Transformista" is often translated as "transvestite" in English, which is an inaccurate translation. While "transformist" may be more appropriate, using "transformista" is usually preferred. A primarily performative cultural identity in many Spanish and Portuguese speaking countries in Central and South America. The transformista identity predates the emergence of the American "drag queen" identity in many Central and South American countries. Their performances usually involve specific impersonation of Central and South American "divas" as well as dance and music specific to those cultures. transformistas transformistas Routledge International Encyclopedia of Queer Culture The Great Drag Queen Hype: Thoughts on Cultural Globalisation and Autochthony