Drag Race México

Mexican reality competition television series

Drag Race México

Genre| Reality competition
Based on| RuPaul's Drag Race
Directed by| Germán Porras
Presented by|

* Valentina (s. 1)
* Lolita Banana
* Taiga Brava (s. 2–)

Judges|

* Valentina
* Lolita Banana
* Oscar Madrazo
* Taiga Brava

Country of origin| Mexico
Original language| Spanish
No. of seasons| 2
No. of episodes| 24 (list of episodes)
Production
Camera setup| Multi-camera
Running time| 45–50 minutes
Production companies|

* TIS Productions
* World of Wonder

Original release
Network|

* MTV and Paramount+ (Mexico/Latin America)
* WOW Presents Plus (International)

Release| 22 June 2023 (2023-06-22) –
present

Drag Race México is a Mexican reality competition television series based on the original American series RuPaul's Drag Race and part of the Drag Race franchise. It airs on MTV and Paramount+ in Mexico and Latin America, and on WOW Presents Plus internationally.[1][2][3] It is the thirteenth international adaptation of the American reality competition series RuPaul's Drag Race.

The first season premiered on 22 June 2023, and it concluded on 7 September 2023. Cristian Peralta won the first season, with Gala Varo, Matraka and Regina Voce as runners-up, while Lady Kero was named Miss Congeniality. In July 2023, the series was renewed for a second season.[4] In September 2024, the series was renewed for a third season

## Production

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### Judges

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The competition series is hosted and judged primarily by Mexican drag queens, Lolita Banana, who competed in the first season of Drag Race France, and Taiga Brava, who won the second season of Queen of the Universe.[5] Mexican television presenter Oscar Madrazo, made appearances as the competition's prominent judge.[6] Valentina, who competed in the ninth season of RuPaul's Drag Race and fourth season of All Stars, co-hosted the first season alongside Lolita Banana.[7]

Judges on Drag Race México Judge  | Season

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1 | 2
Valentina | Main |
Lolita Banana | Main
Oscar Madrazo | Main
Taiga Brava |  | Main

### Contestants

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Main article: List of Drag Race contestants § Drag Race México

Since 2023, there has been a total of 24 contestants featured in Drag Race México.

## Series overview

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Season| Contestants| Episodes| Originally aired| Winner| Runner(s)-up| Miss Congeniality

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First aired| Last aired| Network
1| 11| 12| 22 June 2023 (2023-06-22)| 7 September 2023 (2023-09-07)| Paramount+| Cristian Peralta| Gala Varo, Matraka and Regina Voce| Lady Kero
2| 13| 12| 20 June 2024| 5 September 2024| WOW Presents Plus| Leexa Fox| Eva Blunt, Horacio Potasio and Jenary Bloom| Luna Lansman and Nina de la Fuente

### Season 1 (2023)

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Main article: Drag Race México season 1

In August 2022, the production company for RuPaul's Drag Race confirmed that a Mexican adaptation is in the works with casting calls.[8][9] Tomás Mier of Rolling Stone reported that Mexican-American drag queen Valentina and Mexican drag queen Lolita Banana, would host the Mexican adaptation.[10] In May 2023, Entertainment Weekly revealed the first eleven contestants for its first season.[11]

The first season premiered on 22 June 2023, through MTV and Paramount+ in Mexico and Latin America, and on WOW Presents Plus internationally.[12] The contestants competed to become "Mexico's First Drag Superstar" and for a cash prize of Mex$550,000. The season ran for twelve episodes and concluded on 7 September 2023. Gala Varo, Matraka and Regina Voce were the runners-up, and Cristian Peralta was crowned the first season's winner.

### Season 2 (2024)

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Main article: Drag Race México season 2

In July 2023, it was announced that World of Wonder renewed the series for a second season.[4] The cast for the second installment was announced on 23 May 2024, with Taiga Brava joining as a host and replacing Valentina.[5] The season ran for twelve episodes and concluded on 5 September 2024. Eva Blunt, Horacio Potasio and Jenary Bloom were the runners-up, and Leexa Fox was crowned the second season's winner.

### Season 3 (TBD)

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On September 5, 2024, it was announced that World of Wonder renewed the series for a third season.[13]

## Awards and nominations

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Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination  Award  | Year  | Category  | Recipient(s) and nominee(s)  | Result  | Ref.

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Impulse LGBTIQ+ Awards  | 2023  | LGBTIQ+ Entertainment Project of the Year  | Drag Race México | Won  | [14]
Produ Awards  | 2023  | Best Adapted Talent Reality Content  | Drag Race México | Nominated  | [citation needed]
Best LGBTQ+ Content  | Drag Race México | Nominated
Martín Fierro Awards | 2023  | Best Reality Show or Platform  | Drag Race México | Nominated  | [15][16]

## Discography

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List of soundtrack albums, with selected details  Title  | Details

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Dragapulco Shore: El Rusical |

* Released: 2 August 2023
* Label: World of Wonder
* Format: Digital download, streaming

List of singles  Title  | Season

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"Así Soy Yo"  | 1
"Ya No Quiero"  | 2
"Lonely"  | 2

## See also

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* LGBT culture in Mexico
* List of Paramount+ original programming
* List of reality television programs with LGBT cast members

## References

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1. ^ Rice, Lynette (12 December 2022). "'Drag Race': New Editions Planned For Brazil, Germany And Mexico". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 3 March 2023. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
2. ^ ""Drag Race México" ya es oficial: RuPaul extiende su franquicia a Latinoamérica" ["Drag Race Mexico" is now official: RuPaul extends his franchise to Latin America]. El Comercio (in Spanish). 8 May 2023. Archived from the original on 2 October 2022. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
3. ^ Villa, Soledad (10 August 2022). "¡RuPaul's Drag Race llega a México!" [RuPaul's Drag Race comes to Mexico!]. Independent Español (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2 October 2022. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
4. ^ a b "¿Eres la próxima súperestrella Drag de México? ¡Ahora Casting Para #DragRaceMexico!". Retrieved 24 September 2023 - via Instagram.
5. ^ a b Tinoco, Armando (23 May 2024). "'Drag Race México' Season 2 Cast Photos: Meet The 13 Queens Competing For The Crown". Deadline. Archived from the original on 23 May 2024. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
6. ^ Villa, Lucas (5 June 2023). "Watch: 'Drag Race México' Drops First Trailer & Reveals Some of Its Celebrity Judges". Remezcla. Archived from the original on 21 June 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
7. ^ Mier, Tomás (12 May 2023). "'Drag Race' Alums Valentina and Lolita Banana Will Host New Mexican Franchise". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 12 May 2023. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
8. ^ Sim, Bernardo (9 August 2022). "'Drag Race' Producers Announce Brazil, Mexico & Germany Editions". Out. Archived from the original on 9 August 2022. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
9. ^ "RuPaul's Drag Race arrives in Mexico". Mexico Daily Post. 9 August 2022. Archived from the original on 2 October 2022. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
10. ^ Mier, Tomás (12 May 2023). "'Drag Race' Alums Valentina and Lolita Banana Will Host New Mexican Franchise". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 12 May 2023. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
11. ^ Nolfi, Joey (24 May 2023). "Meet the Drag Race Mexico cast of queens joining hosts Valentina and Lolita Banana". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
12. ^ "El fenómeno global Drag Race llega a México: Mira el primer adelanto del icónico programa" [The global phenomenon Drag Race arrives in Mexico: Watch the first preview of the iconic program]. Chilevisión Noticias (in Spanish). 8 May 2023. Archived from the original on 9 May 2023. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
13. ^ "'Drag Race México' Renewed for Season 3 (EXCLUSIVE)". 5 September 2024.
14. ^ Sánchez, Mariana A. (10 November 2023). "¡Conoce a todos los ganadores de los Impulse LGBTIQ+ Awards 2023!" [Meet all the winners of the Impulse LGBTIQ+ Awards 2023!]. Diverso (in Spanish). Retrieved 8 January 2024.
15. ^ "Martín Fierro Latino 2023: las llamativas y polémicas nominaciones a los premios y los invitados a la fiesta que se celebrará en Miami" [Martín Fierro Latino 2023: the striking and controversial nominations for the awards and the guests at the party to be held in Miami]. La Nación (in Spanish). 21 November 2023. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
16. ^ "Martín Fierro Latino 2023: todos los ganadores de la noche" [Martín Fierro Latino 2023: all the winners of the night]. La Nación (in Spanish). 28 November 2023. Retrieved 8 January 2024.

## External links

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* Drag Race México at IMDb

* v
* t
* e

Drag Race México

Seasons|

* 1
* 2

Contestants|

| Winners|

* Cristian Peralta
* Leexa Fox

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* Elektra Vandergeld
* Eva Blunt
* Gala Varo
* Luna Lansman
* Margaret Y Ya
* Matraka
* Nina de la Fuente
* Pixie Pixie
* Regina Voce

Related|

Episodes

* v
* t
* e

Drag Race (franchise)

Americas|

* Brazil
* Canada
* vs. the World
* Chile†
* Mexico

| United States|

* RuPaul's Drag Race
* All Stars
* Global All Stars
* Holi-slay Spectacular
* Live Untucked
* Untucked
* Vegas Revue
* RuPaul's Drag U†
* episodes
* RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race

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Africa|

* South Africa

Asia–Pacific|

* Australia and New Zealand
* Philippines
* Thailand

Europe|

* Belgium
* France
* All Stars
* Germany
* Italy
* Netherlands
* Spain
* All Stars
* Sweden
* United Kingdom
* vs. the World

Related|

* Contestants
* Discography
* Girl groups
* Pit Crew
* Producer Entertainment Group
* RuPaul's DragCon
* LA
* NYC
* UK
* Rusical
* Snatch Game
* Terminology
* Tongue popping
* World of Wonder
* WOW Presents Plus

Key: † No longer in production

* v
* t
* e

Drag

Performers‎|

* Drag kings
* list
* Drag queens
* list
* Exóticos
* list
* AFAB queens

History|

* Drag in Africa
* Drag Isn't Dangerous
* Drag panic
* Pansy Craze
* Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
* Tennessee drag ban

Culture|

* Ball culture
* Grand Ducal Council of San Francisco
* Hot Peaches
* International Drag Day
* Tranimal
* Trannyshack

Shows|

| Pageantry|

* La Femme Magnifique International Pageant
* Miss Continental
* Miss Gay America
* Miss'd America
* San Francisco Drag King Contest

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* Battle of the Seasons
* Best in Drag Show
* Death Drop
* A Drag Queen Christmas
* Drag Queen Story Hour
* Drive 'N Drag
* Mrs. Doubtfire
* Everybody's Talking About Jamie
* Haters Roast
* RuPaul's Drag Race Live!
* Werq the World
* Wigstock
* Wild Side Story

Groups|

* The AAA Girls
* After Dark
* The B-Girlz
* Boulet Brothers
* Cissie and Ada
* DWV
* The Fabulous Wonder Twins
* Frock Destroyers
* Great Garlic Girls
* Hinge and Bracket
* Kiki and Herb
* The Kinsey Sicks
* Lesburlesque
* Queentastic
* Sestre
* She-Dick
* Stephanie's Child
* Sugar and Spice
* Toxice
* Trixie and Katya

Media|

| Books|

* Of Drag Kings and the Wheel of Fate
* Trixie and Katya's Guide to Modern Womanhood

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Film|

* The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
* The Bitch Who Stole Christmas
* Cherry Valentine: Gypsy Queen and Proud
* Drag Kids
* Huluween Dragstravaganza
* Hurricane Bianca
* From Russia with Hate
* Kiki
* Mrs. Doubtfire
* Outrageous!
* Too Outrageous!
* Over the Garden Wall
* Paris Is Burning
* The Queen
* The Rocky Horror Picture Show
* Some Like It Hot
* The Belles of St. Trinian's
* Blue Murder at St Trinian's
* St Trinian's
* St Trinian's 2: The Legend of Fritton's Gold
* To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
* Trixie Mattel: Moving Parts
* Victor and Victoria
* Victor/Victoria

Music|

* Are a Drag
* Drag Is Magic
* Drag Trap

Television|

* AJ and the Queen
* The American Music Show
* The Boulet Brothers' Dragula
* Call Me Mother
* Canada's a Drag
* Cover Girl
* Dancing Queen
* Drag Den
* Drag Heals
* Drag Latina
* Drag Race
* Belgium
* Brazil
* Canada
* France
* Germany
* Italy
* Mexico
* Netherlands
* Philippines
* Spain
* Sweden
* The Switch
* Thailand
* Drag Queens of London
* Dragnificent!
* Generation Drag
* God Shave the Queens
* House of Drag
* La Más Draga
* Solo Las Más
* Pose
* Queen of the Universe
* Queens
* Queens on the Run
* RuPaul's Drag Race‎
* All Stars
* Down Under
* Drag U
* Secret Celebrity
* UK
* Sketchy Queens
* Super Drags
* The Trixie and Katya Show
* Tongue Thai'd
* Trixie Motel
* UNHhhh
* Vanjie: 24 Hours of Love
* "Werking Mom"
* We're Here

Related|

* Cross-dressing
* Cross-dressing ball
* Cross-dressing in film and television
* Gender variance
* Gender bender
* Red dress party
* Transvestism

* Category

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* LGBTQ
* Mexico
* Television

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