Who is Coco (Paloma) on The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon series?
By Renee Hansen
The third episode of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon series reintroduced Quinn (Adam Nagaitis) to the storyline. In the apocalypse, Isabelle’s (Clémence Poésy) former boyfriend has become quite successful with his black market ring and sexy underground nightclub, Demimonde. Coco, played by Paloma, aka Hugo Bardin, is a colorful character who works at his club.
This article contains spoilers for The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 1, episode 3, “Paris sera toujours Paris” (Paris Will Always Be Paris)
Digital Spy reveals all the inside information regarding the inclusion of Paloma in the Daryl Dixon series, including the fact that the role of Coco was written specifically for Paloma at the request of Daryl Dixon actor Norman Reedus.
Reedus is a big fan of drag and the Drag Race series, of which Paloma won Drag Race France.
According to Paloma, on the first day of shooting, “Norman [Reedus] just jumped on me, gave me a big hug, and was like, ‘Oh my God. I’m so happy to meet you. I’m a fan.'”
Reedus’ fiancee Diane Kruger sent Paloma a note after the first day of shooting stating her congratulations and that Reedus was so happy. She also shared that they love Drag Race.
Paloma was thrilled because Kruger inspired Coco’s costumes, stating, “Oh my God. You are the inspiration for the role of Coco. I want to be Diane Kruger in Inglourious Basterds.”
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – Coco
The third episode of Daryl Dixon featured the underground nightclub run by Quinn. There are many people in his employ, including Coco. Serving as the evening’s emcee, Coco introduces the performance by Anna Valery (Lukerya Ilyashenko).
Later, Coco takes a bloody knife from Quinn, who just sliced a man’s nose for disobeying the strict no-weapons rule at the Demimonde, stating, “Boys will be boys.”
It has yet to be announced if viewers will see more of Coco in the series.
Paloma, aka Hugo Bardin, winner of Drag Race France
Know professionally as Paloma, the French drag performer, singer, director, and screenwriter is best known as the winner of the first season of Drag Race France.
Paloma was debuted in 2018 and inspired by the cinema of Pedro Almodóvar.
In 2022, Paloma released a self-titled short film, which she directed and released to festivals.
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