Elecktra Bionic
Italian drag performer
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Elecktra Bionic is the stage name of Mattia Di Renzo, an Italian drag queen based in Turin. They are best known for winning the first season of Drag Race Italia.
Elecktra Bionic | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mattia Di Renzo[1] |
| Occupation | Drag queen |
| Television | Drag Race Italia |
Career
They were announced as a contestant on Drag Race Italia in 2021. They won four out of a possible six mini challenges on the show, but never won a maxi challenge. They eventually became the first contestant in the Drag Race franchise to win their season without winning any maxi challenges.[2][3] In April 2022, Elecktra revealed that they had been invited to compete on Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs. the World but declined.[4]
Personal life
In December 2018, Elecktra Bionic was the victim of a homophobic attack. They were harassed and punched by two French men. They, in full drag, were able to win a fist fight against both and scare them off.[5]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Drag Race Italia (season 1) | Herself | Contestant (Winner) |
| 2022 | Drag Race Italia (season 2) | Special guest; Episodes: "Daughters of the Stars" and "Grand Finale" | |
| 2023 | Alessandro Borghese - Celebrity Chef (season 2) | Contestant | |
| Non sono una signora | Coach/Judge |
Discography
As featured artist
| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| "A Little Bit of Love (Cast Version)" (RuPaul featuring The Cast of Drag Race Italia, Season 1[a]) |
2021 |
- The queens on this track from the cast include Elecktra Bionic, Farida Kant, Le Riche and Luquisha Lubamba.
