In a town full of fantastic drag queens and kings, it can be hard for new performers to work their way into the limelight. However, this has not been the case for Miss Cherry Superstar, the drag personality of Mario Monreal. In the last few months, Miss Cherry Superstar has danced, sang and impressed audiences all over the valley, even landing a spot in Vanity’s Drag Star Challenge All Stars at One Eleven Bar in Cathedral City. Every Sunday through December, the contestants will compete to move on to the next round, with the winner crowned “The Ultimate All Star.” For more info, visit oneelevenbar.com. For more on Miss Cherry Superstar, visit www.instagram.com/misscherrysuperstar.
What was the first concert you attended?
The first solo-artist concert I attended was in August in Las Vegas, and it was Greta Van Fleet!
What was the first album you owned?
The first album I bought with my own money was during my freshman year of high school. I begged my parents to take me to the store to buy Lemonade by Beyoncé.
What bands are you listening to right now?
Right now, I’ve really been on Greta Van Fleet and Olivia Rodrigo, and I’m still riding my Beyoncé high.
What artist, genre or musical trend does everyone love, but you don’t get?
I truly, truly would love to understand screamo music. I can totally see the technique in the voice, but I wish I understood the vibes.
What musical act, current or defunct, would you most like to see perform live?
Because I fulfilled my dream of seeing Beyoncé this year in September, I would probably now kill to see someone like Diana Ross perform crazy hits one last time.
What’s your favorite musical guilty pleasure?
I am a huge musical theater head, so anything that is belt-y, gaudy or straight up a show—I’m there.
What’s your favorite music venue?
To be honest, I’ve always noticed my favorite memories or experiences come from local venues!
What’s the one song lyric you can’t get out of your head?
“They stare cause they know I’m the I-T-G-I-R-L. You know I am that girl!” “IT GIRL” by Aliyah’s Interlude has been on repeat for weeks, because I need to feel the rush of it all!
What band or artist changed your life? How?
The one and only queen Bey (Beyoncé) really taught me to embrace that fierce, feminine and always-funny and funky sides of myself. Her dedication and passion for the art, truly in every way, as well as her versatility and her want for growth in this industry are truly game-changing.
You have one question to ask one musician. What’s the question, and who are you asking?
That’s a tough one. There are so many things I could ask, but the one thing I would need to know is, Rihanna: WHERE IS THE ALBUM? WHERE HAS IT BEEN?! WE NEED THIS ALBUM!
What song would you like played at your funeral?
“Vienna” by Billy Joel. It always helps me slow down.
Figurative gun to your head, what is your favorite album of all time?
It will most likely be Renaissance by Beyoncé. This past year, not a single song has been skipped, unfavorited or anything. I can sing, rap and speak every word or verse, live or studio version. It has truly given me a new light.
What song should everyone listen to right now?
“Pearls” by Jessie Ware. We stan the girls who make music for the fun and camp of it all! Music is about expression and letting everything go!
