After our interview with Ongina from cycle one of Logo’s Rupaul’s Drag Race, we thought it would be interesting to interview one of the girls from this season…so we chose America’s sweetheart and Diva… Tyra Sanchez…Here’s what she told us!
1. What is your drag name and is there a story behind how you chose your name?
My drag name is Tyra-Symone Sanchez
Tyra means God of Battle. And when it comes to competition, arguments, or debates I will battle until the fight is won!
Symoné comes from Raven Symoné
Sanchez is the family name passed from Fabian Sanchez to Stasha Sanchez to Angelica Sanchez & finally to me!
2. Who are three celebrities who are your role models and have helped mold your image?
Beyoncé, Raven Symoné & Wendy Williams
3. Who are three people in your daily life who have helped mold your image?
Roxxxy Andrews, Jasmine Bonet & Nicole Luv Dupree
4. Do you think you get beauty, brains…or can you have both?
I think you can have both beauty and brains! Lol I’m living proof of that!
5. Why do you refer to yourself as “America’s Sweetheart”?
I refer to myself as America’s Sweetheart because I’m truly a sweet person. I’m there for you whenever you need me. I loveable, huggable & kissable! Lol not to mention I’m very goofy/ditzy at times and at other times well I can come off a little bitchy.
6. So far, what has been your greatest learning experience as a result of being on Rupaul’s Drag Race?
My greatest learning experience is that I learned that not everyone will view you in the same way. Some people will live!!! And others won’t! But don’t live… Because Tyra is to die for!!!
7. If you were the first Drag President of the United States, what three laws would you change?
Though I don’t smoke, I would legalize marijuana. Allow same sex marriage.
8. Do you believe in love?
I do. But I have yet to experience true love.
9. Any thoughts on same-sex marriage?
Honestly it doesn’t bother me, but i do feel as though you should be able to marry whoever you want. Be it guy or girl.
10. You have won several pageants…What pageants have you won and what are your titles?
Miss Dumarr International 2010
Miss Ebony South Carolina 2009
Miss Orlando Pride 2009
Miss Sweetheart Newcomer 2009
Miss Elite Newcomer 2008
11. In mainstream beauty pageants, most contestants must support a cause or have a platform…what would your platform be in a beauty pageant?
My platform would be to display my talents & creativity.
12. What are three movies that have greatly impacted your life?
Lol movies don’t GREATLY impact my life. But they do inspire me to act. Sooo I would say
1. Titanic
2. Precious
3. Set It Off
13. If you could only listen to one CD for the rest of your life and it couldn’t be a mixed CD what would it be?
Beyoncé Dangerously In Love (2003)
14. Three television shows you watch consistently?
Criminal Minds, CSI (LOL All of them!) & The Vampire Diaries
15. Myspace or Facebook and why?
Lol neither! Though I have them both, the extra apps that they’ve added now can be a little annoying. So many request for like kisses and hearts. Like what is that???
16. Three greatest female illusionists in the last 20 years?
Tyra Sanchez, RuPaul, Niesha Dupree
17. Last book you read or a book you are currently reading?
Lol I hate reading! Well I hate reading books, but I could read a couple more people. Lmao!
18. Your motto for life…
When you do what you have always done, you’ll get what you have always gotten.
19. You have mentioned that you have a son. What would you tell him if he came to you as a teenager and told you he wanted to be a drag queen?
As a teenager I would tell him he needs to worry about his education first! The drag would have to wait!
20. Boxers, Brief, Panties or nothing at all?
Boxer briefs! I like to be free but still put away.
Thanks Sexy…And good luck in all you do!!!
Eyes Open, We’re Watching!