Meet the Stars Behind the Transcend Pride Brunch

 

This Saturday at Wilton Collective, the Transcend Pride Brunch isn’t just another stop on your Pride weekend—it’s the heart of it. An electric fusion of talent, culture, and unapologetic visibility. At the center of the celebration are three artists whose stories go beyond performance: Leos, Adriana Linares, and Regina Cocoa. Each one brings something unique to the stage, but together, they offer a portrait of queer joy, resilience, and power.

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Leos is pure rhythm in motion. Brazilian-born, raised in the UK, and now based in Florida, he’s shaped by the pulse of the places he’s lived—and it shows. His music is a bold, sensual mix of hip hop, funk, and club beats, always driven by movement. “I make music not because I’m a singer,” he says, “but because I can dance to them.” His performances are a physical celebration of sound and self—high-energy, flirty, and fiercely free.

His signature number, “Peanut Butter and Jelly,” was born out of his love for food and fun. “I really wanted to make a sound with a funky flare that is as tasty as a sweet snack, but sexy.” That playful spirit is at the core of his set. Whether adapting his music to fit the vibe of a venue or curating feel-good bangers for an LGBTQ+ crowd, Leos always leads with joy. “Hopefully they’ll like the songs and join the dance. That’s what I make them for.” With a growing online following and a style that can’t be boxed in, Leos brings heat, humor, and heart to every stage he steps on.

Adriana Catalina Linares walks with purpose—and with grace. For her, pageants were more than a crown; they were a catalyst. “Pageants turned self-doubt into pride,” she reflects. “They put me on bigger stages and clarified my mission to uplift trans youth.” Adriana fuses pageantry with bold Puerto Rican styling, turning every runway into a narrative, every look into a statement.

Her art lives at the intersection of beauty and advocacy. “It means showing the world that our authenticity can be graceful and powerful,” she says. She’s faced rejection, bias, and limited casting, but never let them stop her. “Resilience, mentorship, and excellence kept doors opening.” Adriana is still reaching—this time for an international crown, not for the title, but for the platform it gives her to inspire others. “Pride reminds me I’m part of a vibrant family whose visibility saves lives—mine included.”

And then, there’s Regina Cocoa, a performer who needs no introduction—but deserves every word. Regina embodies what it means to blend performance with purpose. She’s dazzling, yes—but she’s also deeply rooted in community and activism. With every step, every lyric, every look, she amplifies the lived experience of trans women of color, especially within the Latinx community.

Regina’s artistry is fearless and her advocacy is fierce. She’s not just entertaining the crowd—she’s reminding them who they’re celebrating and why. Her presence on the Transcend stage isn’t just a booking—it’s a statement of joy, resistance, and truth.

So what should you expect this Saturday? A dancefloor that feels like home. A stage that feels like church. A room full of voices, bodies, and spirits celebrating every shade of queerness. Transcend Pride Brunch is a love letter to authenticity. Come dressed up, come as you are—but whatever you do, don’t miss it.



 
Manuel Palacios

Fashion photographer with a passion for storytelling. Founder of MPE Photo & Media LLC, and editor behind Superhype Magazine and Humans of Wilton Manors — projects born from a love for community, culture, and bold self-expression.

https://www.mpe-photo.com
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