Kay Sedia is Mexico’s Spiciest Export

Kay Sedia is a Southern California gal, born in Hacienda Heights in the year… well, never mind. After playing the lead in the sixth grade Christmas play, Kay Sedia (also known as Oscar Quintero) was hooked on the spotlight. Kay Sedia was born when Oscar competed in Quest for the Crown drag pageant and placed runner-up. Only a week passed before she once again made an appearance on the stage at Drag Strip 66 and the Los Angeles area was never the same again. Aye aye aye!

In addition to performing at clubs and appearing on screen (did you catch her on Real Housewives of Orange County and AJ and the Queen?), she is the Queen of Tupperware as one of the top-selling Tupperware personalities in the US and Canada. (Yes, she will come to your house for your own Tupperware party – just hide the silverware.)

She has thrilled audiences as one of the stars and co-creators of the wildly popular performance trio Chico’s Angels (think Charlie’s Angels meets Three Stooges meets a telenovela). She has a personality as big as her hair and an accent as colorful as her blush. She was handpicked by Taco Bell for this year’s Pride season to perform in the company’s first-ever Drag Brunches around the nation.

If that wasn’t enough, she has been performing her “juan woman cho” Taco Kisses, an evening of storytelling, songs, and surprise guests as she recounts her journey from the simple streets of Tijuana to becoming the high fashion, international actress and superstar that she is. We are elated to make Kay Sedia this month’s GED Drag Centerfold!

Hometown:   Tijuana! Via Hacienda Heights.

How did you come up with your drag name?   

I competed in Quest for the Crown back in 2000, which was a spoof of the Miss Universe pageant! I was Miss Mexico Kay Sedia (Quesadilla) pronounced the way white people say it. I was the first runner-up… Robbed!

Guilty pleasure?  

Tacos! But who am I kidding? There’s no guilt! 

Favorite part about doing drag?  

The shock factor! In my day-to-day life, I look like a truck driver lesbian so when I’m in drag I love the reaction people have. They fall in love or want to grab a stick and hit me because they think I’m a piñata!

Least favorite part about doing drag?  

The undergarments! I’m not at my ideal weight right now so it’s all uncomfortable! (Maybe I should be guilty about those tacos!)

Craziest drag story?  

I do drag queen Tupperware parties! I had a party in Wilmington way back in the day. Apparently, there had been a fight between neighbors that started the day before and it escalated during the Tupperware party, and somebody got shanked! Cops showed up and wouldn’t let me leave and they started interviewing me in drag! I just wanted to leave because I was performing at Dragstrip 66 that night! [Laughs]

Most undrag thing you do?  

I have a five-year-old son and I’m the head of the fundraising committee at his preschool!

Strangest hobby or talent?

I collect watermelon tchotchkes, jewelry, and purses. It’s an obsession! I honestly think I need a 12-step program for it. [Laughs] Also, I’m obsessed with the Miss Universe pageant. I can tell you the winner of every year off the top of my head and in some cases, I can tell you the runners-up. Don’t judge me, Queen!

What celebrity most needs a drag makeover?  

Mostly the politicians – Lindsey Graham for starters, Ted Cruz… but you know those queens would be ugly!

Favorite nightlife hotspot?  

I know I’m gonna lose street cred for this. But SHE’s TIRED! Raising a five-year-old boy is exhausting.  So, my favorite nightlife hotspot is my bed. 

Favorite non-profit?  

I have two – Aid For AIDS. I host their annual drag pageant benefit Best in Drag show! They help our brothers and sisters living with HIV and AIDS with basic necessities. Also, Corazon de Vida. It’s a fabulous organization that helps orphanages throughout Tijuana and Baja California. 

Favorite binge food?  

Where do I start? I’ve never met a tortilla chip I didn’t love! And I love me a good guacamole dip.

What do Mexicans do better?

Everything. Especially the food. 

Is it ok to eat beans on date night?

You should wait on those beans until after the date ends. You don’t want to end the night before you have to.

How much Taco Bell do you eat in real life?

Honestly, that is my real guilty pleasure. I love Taco Bell. I love the quesadillas, I love their Chalupa tacos and I love their Nacho Bell Grande. I don’t think I’ve ever been unhappy at a Mexican restaurant… it’s impossible.

What is the most unique type of Mexican food everyone should try at least once?

Mole enchiladas for sure.

What is the most overrated pop song?

Do not come after me people, but, Britney Spears “Hit Me Baby One More Time” –  I don’t get it, she can’t sing! 

Go-to cocktail?  

Virgin blended strawberry margarita! I’m underage. [Laughs]

What would the name of your biography be?  

Starting Monday! A tale of procrastination and extreme laziness.

Favorite song to perform?

Yma Sumac: Malambo #1

What would the name of your biopic be?

House Keeping!

What is your after-drag ritual?  

Soaking in my jacuzzi because my feet are barking when I’m done.

What’s your favorite pickup line?  

“Estop undressing me wif jur eyes! I am feeling violated. I like it.”

Where can we find and follow you?   

@kaysedia1 on all platforms, on my website kaysedia.com and for all your Tupperware needs kaysedia.my.tupperware.com.