Carmen Rupe

Carmen Rupe, born Trevor Rupe and often simply known as Carmen (10 October 1936 – 14 December 2011) was a New Zealand-Australian drag performer, brothel keeper, anti-discrimination activist, would-be politician, and HIV/AIDS activist. Carmen Rupe was New Zealand's first iconic drag queen. She was a transgender woman.

Carmen Rupe

Carmen Rupe, born Trevor Rupe and often simply known as Carmen (10 October 1936 – 14 December 2011) was a New Zealand-Australian drag performer, brothel keeper, anti-discrimination activist, would-be politician, and HIV/AIDS activist. Carmen Rupe was New Zealand's first iconic drag queen. She was a transgender woman.