Ernesto D’Alessio to channel mother Lupita D’Alessio in stage homage

Ernesto D’Alessio is set to embody his mother, the iconic Mexican singer Lupita D’Alessio, in a special performance during the MentiDrags show. D’Alessio plans to transform into his mother, performing her hit song "Leona Dormida" while dressed in a costume inspired by her most memorable outfits.

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We want me to literally look like my mom. We looked for an iconic wig, and physically, I look a lot like her. It's going to be a very special moment.

"We want me to literally look like my mom. We looked for an iconic wig, and physically, I look a lot like her. It's going to be a very special moment," D’Alessio told EL UNIVERSAL. He expressed a wish for his mother to be present but understands her decision to withdraw from public life.

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My mom no longer wants anything to do with the media or events. I respect her greatly. I know she will watch me, but I don't know when, because she has always been irreverent and revolutionary.

"My mom no longer wants anything to do with the media or events. I respect her greatly. I know she will watch me, but I don't know when, because she has always been irreverent and revolutionary," he said. For D’Alessio, this tribute celebrates the enduring legacy of an artist whose music continues to resonate with new generations and holds a special place within the LGBT+ community.

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They are not songs, they are anthems. I think there isn't a person who wants to dedicate themselves to music who doesn't long for their work to transcend as my mother's has.

He described his mother's songs not just as music but as "anthems." D’Alessio believes that any aspiring musician dreams of their work having the lasting impact of his mother's, with new generations continuing to sing her songs decades later. He highlighted Lupita D’Alessio's role as a pillar for the LGBT+ community, stating that her performances empowered her followers against those who sought to silence them during a challenging era.

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My mom is a very beloved woman because she fought in a very difficult time. She is part of that wall that was built for the rights of many people; she put her stone in with the fight she gave at a time when breaking through was harder. She got ahead alone.