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Sep 4, 2020 · Swayze was the last to be cast of the drag trio, and was regularly guided on how to walk in heels by his wife, Lisa Niemi, and was mentored by Cayne. “Patrick was a stud,” Cayne told TODAY.
Sep 8, 1995 · To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar: Directed by Beeban Kidron. With Wesley Snipes, Patrick Swayze, John Leguizamo, Stockard Channing. Three drag queens travel cross-country until their car breaks down, leaving them stranded in a small town.
Aug 14, 2015 · Swayze had his own makeup people transform him into a woman, and he insisted that he and Beeban take a walk around the city to prove he could pass as a woman.
Jan 16, 2018 · But Swayze actively campaigned for the part, hiring his own makeup squad ahead of the audition. His career had stalled slightly following Ghost and he wanted a new challenge. The director felt his natural dance ability brought a grace to Vida and he was cast.
Sep 7, 2020 · While his mother didn't approve of his decision to appear in drag, Swayze said his wife, Lisa Niemi, embraced it, even helping him work on his walk.
Sep 7, 2020 · TODAY is marking the 25th anniversary of “To Wong Foo” with a look back at how the cult classic came to be and how it affected the LGBTQ community. In this resurfaced video from 1995 on TODAY...
Vida (Patrick Swayze) and Noxeema (Wesley Snipes) are co-winners in a New York drag queen contest. They win a trip to Hollywood to compete in a national pageant.
