Strictly favourite Carlos Gu wows with dramatic drag makeover for Asian Pride UK
Carlos Gu had a drag makeover for Asian Pride (Image: Getty Images | Instagram/jessieefromtheblock)
Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Carlos Gu has shown off a dramatic drag-style transformation for Asian Pride UK, complete with a towering beehive wig and full-on glam.
The images were shared on Instagram by make-up artist Jessie O’Leary, who captioned the post: “Guess Who @gkx_carlos for @asianprideuk. Makeup @jessieefromtheblock.”
Gu, 33, was styled in a black beehive wig and a plunging black dress. The look was finished with a smoky eye, sharply defined black winged eyeliner and full lashes.
Fans quickly filled the comments with praise. One wrote: “Wow his make-up is stunning x.” Another added: “That is insane, he looks so good,” while others told him: “You look incredible,” and “Looking fa-bu-loussss.”
Gu’s Strictly co-stars also got involved, with Lauren Oakley writing: “Actually stunning.” Amy Dowden added: “Incredible. Proud of you always my Gu.”
Strictly success and camp glamour
Gu is a Chinese dancer and choreographer who became a professional on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing in the mid-2020s.
He is known for high-energy choreography and a playful on-screen persona, and the show has long been embraced for its camp spectacle and costume drama.
The makeover follows a huge year for Gu on the show. He lifted the Glitterball trophy alongside Karen Carney after winning the public vote last year. Gu said at the time: “I can’t believe it, thank you so much.”
He is set to return as a pro again this year. The celebrity line-up is slowly being confirmed, with names including Jaime Winstone and Will Best announced so far.
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