- Born
- Birth nameGabriel Burgos Ortiz
- Gabriel Burgos Ortiz was born on May 8, 1984 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He is an actor, known for RuPaul: Responsitrannity (2012), RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: Untucked! (2012) and RuPaul's Drag Race (2009).
- Use of bright blue/green contact lenses during drag
- Won title of "Miss Congeniality" on season three of reality show RuPaul's Drag Race (2009).
- The origins of Gabriel's drag persona name, Yara Sofia comes from a girl he used to dance with who had beautiful legs and the same name.
- In April 2011, along with fellow drag queen Alexis Mateo, Yara boycotted the store Tampa beauty supplies after they were told to leave the store due to their sexual orientation.
- Made a dress for fellow drag queen and RuPaul's Drag Race contestant, Von Nguyen for the Season 9 finale.
- Works as a professional make-up artist when out of drag.
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