Carmen Rupe
Carmen Rupe (10 October 1936 – 14 December 2011), was a New Zealand drag performer, brothel keeper, anti-discrimination activist, would-be politician and HIV/AIDS activist. Carmen Rupe was New Zealand's first drag queen to reach celebrity status. She was a trans woman.
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| Born | 10 October 1936 Taumarunui, New Zealand |
| Died | 14 December 2011 (aged 75) Sydney, Australia |
| Other names | Carmen, Kiwi Carmen |
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