The dictionary defines extraordinary as: very unusual or remarkable. Unforgettable. I define it as Joshua Eads, AKA Ginger Minj. As a person, as a husband, as an artist and as a friend, he is very unusual and remarkable. Unforgettable.
The world knows Ginger Minj, the drag queen who has starred in movies, TV Shows, released albums and toured the world. Very few know the person behind the makeup and wigs. Joshua is one of the most selfless people I have ever known. They would give you the shirt off their back but then read you to filth for not having your own. Joshua is a driving force behind uplifting and supporting local talent, not just in Orlando but all over the world. Ginger has been a focal point in the Orlando drag scene now for well over a decade, performing at Pulse to Parliament House. The energy that Ginger brings to any stage they are on is one of a kind. Ginger can go from Broadway performances to Top 40.
Ginger started their journey in Leesburg, Florida, and as Ginger states it’s 45 minutes from Orlando and 45 years behind it, culturally. Ginger’s first time in drag was with “BOYS BOYS BOYS” at the Orlando Fringe Festival in 2005 and then continued doing it at Sleuths Mystery Dinner Show. They then were taken under the wing by Rusty Faucet, an Orlando legend, and drag royalty Carmella Marcella Garcia!
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Ginger has NEVER lost sight of lifting up others and supporting those around her. She is a light and beacon for those who need advise, an ear or even just a hug. I know my life has been changed so much since we started dating back in 2015. I love you babe, FOREVER PLUS A DAY!
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