Ethan Sword
Chilean art director, cosplayer and drag king
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Maximiliano Naturali (born 22 August 1981 in Santiago), better known as Ethan Sword, is a Chilean director of art, designer, cosplayer and drag king. He is considered one of the most recognizable drag kings in the country.[1]
Early years
Ethan grew up in La Pintana in Santiago, Chile, where he lived with his mother and grandmother, since his parents separated very early. Although Ethan developed a relationship with his mother, she died when Ethan was just 15 years old.[2]
Career
Ethan started his artistic career as a cosplayer[3] and began as a drag king in March 2018.[2] A short time later, he joined the group Show Kings Colectivo.[4] The same year, he performed as the opening act for Sasha Velour, winner of season 9 of RuPaul's Drag Race.[5]
In 2020 he was a guest on the podcast Cerveza con Papas to talk about the art of drag in Chile and its history.[6]
On 3 July 2023 he introduced the pride parade to the Medical College of Chile, 50 years after the first LGBT demonstration in the country.[7]
Personal life
Ethan identifies as transmasculine.[8]