Admira Thunderpussy
Admira Thunderpussy | |
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 Admira Thunderpussy performing in 2023 | |
| Born | Adam Daniel Risberg 16 March 1994 (age 29) |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Other names | Admira |
| Occupation | Drag queen |
| Television | Drag Race Sverige |
| Website | admirathunderpussy |
Admira Thunderpussy, also known simply as Admira, is the stage name of Adam Daniel Risberg,[2][3][4][5] a Swedish drag performer best known for winning the first season of Drag Race Sverige.
Early life[edit]
Risberg was born and raised in Södermalm, Stockholm, Sweden.[1] At the age of 17, in his senior year of high school at Södra Latin, he produced, choreographed, and starred in a drag show as a finishing project at his school that eventually landed him jobs in local gay clubs and at Stockholm Pride.[6][7][8] After the show, Swedish drag star Christer Lindarw, whom had been invited to the show, physically embraced Risberg.[8] He was inspired to try drag by Jackie Beat and Varla Jean Merman.[7] His drag name originates from a "similar version" of his birth name, Adam, combined with Thunderpussy, as it "just felt right". Before settling on "Admira", he nearly donned "Adore" as his drag name. He cites his grandmother as one of his inspirations, describing her as extremely supportive of his career and sexuality.[6]
Career[edit]
Admira Thunderpussy was nominated for the QX Förlag award "Drag of the Year", which is awarded at the annual QX Gaygalan Awards, in 2014.[6] She was nominated again for the title in 2017, and won.[9]
In February 2023, Admira Thunderpussy was announced as one of the nine contestants on Drag Race Sverige, the Swedish spinoff of RuPaul's Drag Race.[10] She won the fourth (Snatch Game), fifth (musical performance), and seventh (acting) episodes, and was later crowned the winner of the season against Fontana.[11][12][13][14]
Personal life[edit]
Risberg is based in Stockholm.[15] As a result of the pressure to constantly perform, among other things, he suffered from a drug addiction before the filming of Drag Race Sverige until he decided to seek help after an experience of flunitrazepam-induced psychosis.[8]
Filmography[edit]
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Drag Race Sverige | Herself | Winner (Season 1) | |
| Drag Race Sverige: Untucked | ||||
| Nyhetsmorgon | Guest | [16] | ||
| 2023 Grammisgalan | Presented the Lyricist of the Year Award | [17] | ||
| Allsång på Skansen | Performer |
Web series[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Paradrätten | Herself | Guest | [18] |
| 2023 | Nyheter24 | Herself | Guest with Imaa Queen | [19] |
Discography[edit]
Featured singles[edit]
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Every Queen" (with The Cast of Drag Race Sverige Season 1) |
2023 | non-album single |
References[edit]
- ^ a b Månsson, Annie (August 2023). "Svårt för Admira Thunderpussy att dejta: "Skräckinjagande"". aftonbladet.se (in Swedish). Schibsted. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ Rosenström, Anna (2023-04-22). "Fallhöjden är enorm för Admira Thunderpussy". gp.se (in Swedish). Archived from the original on 2023-04-23. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
- ^ ""Det finns ett mörker bakom drag som man inte får glömma bort"". DN.SE (in Swedish). 2023-02-25. Archived from the original on 2023-02-25. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
- ^ ""Finns ingen agenda att få barn att tänka på sex"". www.expressen.se (in Swedish). 31 March 2023. Archived from the original on 2023-04-05. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
- ^ Palmklint, Foto: Niklas. "Explosion of Love – Matthias och mormor vill sprida glädje & acceptans". QX.se (in Swedish). Archived from the original on 2023-03-20. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
- ^ a b c R., Natalie (10 March 2015). "Admira Thunderpussy: Rising Star". dragenthusiast.blogspot.com. Blogger. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ a b "Admira Thunderpussy". boylesque-festival.de. Berlin Boylesque Drag Festival. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ a b c Rosenström, Anna (22 April 2023). "Adam "Admira Thunderpussy" Risberg inför finalen i "Drag race Sverige"". gp.se (in Swedish). Goteborgs-Posten. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Admira Thunderpussy". admirathunderpussy.com (in Swedish). Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ Major, Michael. "Meet the Queens of DRAG RACE SVERIGE Season One on WOW Presents Plus". broadwayworld.com. Broadway World. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Snatch Game". Drag Race Sverige. Season 1. Episode 4. March 25, 2023. SVT1 / WOW Presents Plus.
- ^ "The Dragodi Festival". Drag Race Sverige. Season 1. Episode 5. April 1, 2023. SVT1 / WOW Presents Plus.
- ^ "Diva Assoluta". Drag Race Sverige. Season 1. Episode 7. April 15, 2023. SVT1 / WOW Presents Plus.
- ^ "Grand Finale". Drag Race Sverige. Season 1. Episode 8. April 22, 2023. SVT1 / WOW Presents Plus.
- ^ "Meet the 9 fierce queens competing on Drag Race Sverige". Gay Times. 2023-02-06. Archived from the original on 2023-03-22. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
- ^ "Sveriges drag-drottning är korad: "Tog mitt utanförskap och glittrade til". www.goldderby.com. 2023-04-25. Archived from the original on 2022-07-05. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
- ^ "Tänk att lilla jag fick dela ut pris på Grammisgalan 2023? Iklädd ett fodral ihopsytt av mig (kvällen innan som vanligt) med tyg från @mmecamillathulin . Stort grattis till @jonathanjohanssonhej som kammade hem vinsten 🥂". Instagram. May 4, 2023. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
- ^ Admira Thunderpus*y lagar sin paradrätt!. April 30, 2023. Retrieved May 6, 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ Hemligheterna bakom kulisserna i Drag Race Sverige – Admira Thunderp*ssy & Imaa Queen. April 7, 2023. Retrieved May 6, 2023 – via YouTube.
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