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Kings We Love: Oscar A. Novva

August 29, 2024

A few years back we did “Queens We Love,” and since male entertainment has gained a lot of steam here in Florida, I thought it appropriate to start “Kings We Love.” The first king I am featuring, Oscar A Novva, has been entertaining for over 3 years and recently premiered his new cabaret style show, “Guys on the Drive” at Tropics Grille.

What was the first Male Entertainer you saw and tell me about the experience?
Xavier Valentino competing at Mr. Gay USofA the year he did the joker talent. In that moment I totally identified with him as we have similar personalities in character {on stage} including stage presence and creativity .

When did you decide you wanted to be a male entertainer?
The night I saw Christoper Iman winning Mr. Continental 2010 I got the bug but the night I saw Kalil Valentino winning Mr. Continental 2014 is when it became a reality in my mind.

What’s your favorite number(s) to perform and why?
All my numbers are special to me because each one of them I express a life moment or circumstance that I may be going through in my life off stage. However, if I had to choose one it would be “Que sabe Nadie” by Rafael, which narrates the life of a Man after being hurt, broken and mark for the rest of life. No one knows what he likes, who he loves, what he desires now or who he desires to love men or women. Ordinary daily living and self-experiences in relationships and with family members make him doubt who he really is and what his real purpose in life is.

What’s the best thing that has happened to you as a male entertainer.
The opportunity and blessing to have my own should; to produce and direct this show “Guys on the Drive” at my actual day time job at Tropics has been my life’s dream from the moment I start performing.

What differentiates you from other entertainers?
My self-confidence, charisma, and talent on stage. Through my performances I get to express through feeling the lyrics and body gestures and body language who I really am at that moment in life.

You are a former Mr. Noche Latina and a former Mr. Stonewall. Is there another pageant on your horizon?
As a male competitor that enjoys and loves the adrenaline rush of the competition world provide me with before, during preparation and the day of event I have many I want to compete in, but I will not name any at this time. However, my all-time dream that I see happening on my career and is clear on the horizon is Mr. EOY (National Entertainer of the Year), but the one that is soon to come is Mr. Florida M.E 2024. I would like to take the opportunity to invite everyone to join me on my journey to conquer the crown this upcoming OCT.06 at the venue Fort Lauderdale at 8pm…you can’t miss it!

Describe yourself in 3 words?
Passionate, perseverant, perfectionist.

What do you do for fun?
Well, I do many things to have fun, but lately I have enjoyed few in my wish my focus all my free time in producing my show “Guys on the Drive.” What I have been lacking my whole life and now has become very fun for me this pass month is to take good care of me and enjoy life as I feel, and also meditation plays a big role in my daily life fun activities.

You are now the host and producer of the “Guy on the Drive” Show at Tropics Grille. Tell us about the show. How did it happen, how has it been, and when and what’s the theme of the next shows?
As Producer and original creator of the structure and the initial idea of “Guys on the Drive” the roller coaster of emotions because this lifetime dream has become a reality at a very crucial and particular empty time in my personal life has been a huge blessing. The achievement and the purpose behind it have helped me by keeping me busy and constantly creating new ideas for openings and themed shows. I feel.so lucky that God has put people in my life that believe in me and my talent. Every day I have been working hard to make this happen. I would like to thank, my uncle and my cast member Antonio Edwards and this wonderful group of people: Scott Holland you have been my Creative Director, advisor, and promoter of the show; Bobby Blair is also a producer of the show and has become a good friend; Victor Zepka is an advisor and promoter. In addition, the owner and management of Tropics have been there to make this real as without them this show would not be possible.