From the magazine “Female Mimics” issue May 1965 “Spring edition”
“Female Mimics” magazine was published between 1963 and 1979. They feature photographs and profiles of “female impersonators.”
“Yes, the he-man” and the provocative senorita you see above are one and the same! Off-stage, the handsome Emilio is the epitome of masculinity. A fine athlete, he excels at tennis and boxing. Since his recent move to the states, he’s taken up skiing. If you saw him skimming down the steep Vermont slopes, you’d never suspect his true profession! Unlike most mimics, Emilio rarely appears in all- male shows.”
Emilio Tellez
“It’s a real tribute to Emilio’s artistry that even the club managers who hire him are often unaware that he is a man! Emilio admits this results in unusual situations sometimes. Like the time he had to share a dressing room with eleven real chorus gals! “But they were good sports,” he says. “At first they were shocked, but they soon got used to me. They even taught me some make-up tricks that I still use”
“Emilio reveals the secrets of his eye-fooling camouflage…… “
First, he applies a pale make-up base Dark eye-liner must be applied carefully
A delicate fringe of lashes comes next Each step is checked for perfection
Glittering earrings add to the illusion A custom made wig of human hair is and absolute necessity
You’d be surprised how many “real” gals wear them, too!
Emilio wears not one, but two pairs of flesh-pink tights
Sheer black nylons for another touch of glamour…..
But the real secret is the pose, the walk, the flirtatious look-and this
cannot be taught. It takes practice!