Edward Cowley
New Zealand drag queen
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Edward Cowley is a New Zealand drag queen.[1]
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Edward Cowley | |
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Edward Cowley performing as Buckwheat at the Auckland Pride Parade in 2013 | |
| Other names | Buckwheat |
| Occupation | Drag queen |
Career
As a drag queen called Buckwheat (after the Our Gang character), Cowley has thirty years experience on the Auckland entertainment scene,[2] including national television,[3] events with national politicians,[4] hosting an annual flight from New Zealand to the Sydney Mardi Gras and been party to a high-profile media standards complaint.[5][6] He is a regular feature of the Auckland Pride Parade.[7][8]
Cowley worked for the New Zealand AIDS Foundation for almost ten years, working in Pacific and Men's outreach.[9]
Cowley competed at the 2010 Cologne Gay Games,[10] coming fifth in the body building.[11] His preparation was filmed for a 20/20 special on drag queens losing weight.[12] He also competed in charity boxing.[13][14]