Francisco Pérez Cobos
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Alternate Names: Eva La Gata, Francisco Perez de los Cobos Avila, Francisco Pérez, Francisco Pérez C.
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Full Biography
Francisco Pérez de los Cobos Ávila is a prominent figure in Spanish queer history, recognized primarily for her role in the landmark 1983 documentary Vestida de azul (Dressed in Blue). As one of the six transgender women featured in the film, she offered a raw and unprecedented look at the lives of trans individuals during Spain’s transition to democracy following the Franco dictatorship.
Throughout the documentary, Francisco shared the personal challenges, social exclusion, and dreams that defined her experience in Madrid’s post-Transition era. At a time when the transgender community was heavily marginalized—often forced into sex work or living on the fringes of society—her participation helped humanize a demographic that had been largely invisible or ridiculed in the media.
In recent years, her legacy has seen a significant revival. Her story, along with those of her castmates, served as the primary inspiration for the 2023 Atresplayer original series Vestida de azul, produced by Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo. This series fiktionalizes the lives of the original documentary's protagonists, ensuring that the contributions of women like Francisco Pérez de los Cobos remain a vital part of the contemporary Spanish cultural landscape. By 2026, her work continues to be celebrated as a cornerstone of LGBTQ+ representation in European cinema.
