Princesa Quetzal (Tamaulipas)
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Tamaulipas based ruda since 2010. Her grandfather was a local luchador and her father is an avid wrestling fan. She was taken to the arenas since she was a child and enjoyed the shows. Her father and her traveled from Tampico to Mexico City just to watch lucha libre events at the Area such as Arena Coliseo and Arena Mexico. Years later, she saw the possibility to become professional wrestler when she learned about an all women wrestling promotion in Monterrey (LLF). With a sports background in boxing, judo and yoga; she was seeking for a wrestling school and a trainer in Ciudad Victoria.
Gallery
Women as Warriors
Elke Hautala: Short documentary film for my University of Washington thesis looking at how women use lucha libre to become more visible, empowered and construct a new identity. An engaging, personal account of my experiences with four women who have made Mexican wrestling a defining part of their lives. Featuring Princesa Quetzal (Mex), Las Poubelles (LA) and La Avispa (Sea).
Watch to Princeza Quetzal 3 minutes with 44 seconds.
