Aussie Swifities had a blast in Melbourne as they were treated to another kind of Taylor Swift experience courtesy of Filipina drag queen Taylor Sheesh! Fans flocked to Federation Square for a free performance by the viral drag superstar, and it’s safe to say that the venue was packed with people to see her perform!
Complete with outfit changes and all, Taylor Sheesh hyped up the crowd (who couldn’t help but loudly sing along to T-Swift hits) and danced the night away as she lip-synced for her life for her “Errors Tour” performance.
But this isn’t the first time the internet-breaking drag queen performed for a soldout venue. She actually did a mall tour across the Philippines and brought her Taylor Swift A-Game to thousands of fans! The clips of her performing went viral and were even featured on various news outlets both here and abroad. During her Australian “Errors Tour” run, Sheesh was featured on the local Aussie rendition of the Today show.
Who is Taylor Sheesh? Facts About the Filipina Drag Queen and Taylor Swift Impersonator
1. Taylor Sheesh’s real name is John Mac Lane Coronel.
Known as Mac Coronel, or @heymacyou on X as they are most active on that social media platform, was born on November 29, 1994, and is currently 29 years old.
2. Mac was formerly a call center agent before doing full-time drag as Taylor Sheesh.
Mac has been impersonating Taylor since 2017 and tried to pursue drag as a career but eventually had to go back to his day job as a call center agent during the pandemic. But as soon as he went viral as Taylor Sheesh, Mac has quit their job and has been touring around the Philippines and parts of the world.
3. Taylor Sheesh has performed for soldout venues both in the Philippines and abroad.
It’s been reported that around 10,000 people showed up for Sheesh’s performance in Trinoma which led to the viral clip that circulated the internet. Rolling Stones even picked up the story and was followed by even more features on Good Morning America, Vulture, and The Guardian. It’s noteworthy that Sheesh’s rise came at the time when Taylor announced that she’d be skipping the Philippines for her Asia tour leg.
Her most recent “Errors Tour” success was in Melbourne, where crowds flocked to see the drag sensation for free in Federation Square. It’s safe to say that at least a thousand people were in attendance.
4. Taylor Sheesh is set to perform during the Singapore leg of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour.
Mac is slated to perform at the Hard Rock Cafe in Singapore on March 16, 2024—the same month Taylor is holding her tour there. Tickets are currently up for grabs and we’re sure it’ll be another packed venue!
5. Mac watched both the Japan and Australia Eras Tour stops and obviously dressed the part!
Sheesh recreated some of Taylor’s most iconic red carpet looks from the Grammys! Including her floral Oscar de la Renta number and the more recent sequined green Gucci dress.
6. Mac has been listening to Taylor Swift since he was 15 years old.
In an interview with The Guardian, Taylor’s song Fifteen helped them deal with their own personal heartbreak at that time. “I suppose I related to that song so much. So that’s why I continued to listen to her,” says Mac. Since then, they’ve been “memorizing all her mannerisms – her moves, her songs and choreography.” True enough, Mac’s obsession paid off and Sheesh is by far the most recognized Taylor Swift drag impersonator on the planet.
