Marcinha do Corintho

Origin

Belo Horizonte, MG

Also known as

Marcinha da Corintho, Marcinha do Corinto, Marcinha Corinthians

Years active

1980s

Genres

performance art, drag, nightlife

Biography

Marcinha do Corintho is a prominent figure in Brazilian nightlife and performance art, recognized for her multifaceted career as a travesti transformista.

She began her artistic journey in her adolescence and rose to fame as a star performer at the legendary boate Corintho in São Paulo. Her shows, which combined dance, lip-syncing, and glamour, captivated audiences throughout the 1980s and beyond. Marcinha also established a significant career performing in Europe, further solidifying her international presence.

Beyond her stage persona, Marcinha do Corintho has been recognized for her beauty and artistic expression, even being crowned Miss Trans Universo in Italy. Her contributions to the LGBTQIA+ community and Brazilian cultural landscape are significant, with her legacy preserved in archives and celebrated in various media. She has also collaborated with contemporary artists, such as Urias, contributing to modern interpretations of Brazilian music and performance.