Coco Jumbo

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Coco Jumbo
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Coco Jumbo at RuPaul's DragCon LA, 2023
Born
Luke Vito
NationalityAustralian
Television RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under (season 1)

Coco Jumbo is the stage name of Luke Vito, [1] a Fijan-Australian [2] drag performer who competed on season 1 of RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under .

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Career

Coco Jumbo was named DIVA Entertainer of the Year 2017. [3] She competed on season 1 of RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under . [4] She impersonated Lizzo for the Snatch Game challenge, [5] and beat Art Simone in a lip sync. [6] Coco Jumbo placed eighth overall. [7]

Personal life

Coco Jumbo is based in Sydney. [7] She has been credited for rescuing a man from a homophobic attack while she was in drag. [8] [9]

Filmography

Film

Television

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