Drag Race México

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.

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
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

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

Judges

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

Contestants

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

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

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)

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)

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

Awards and nominations

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.
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

List of soundtrack albums, with selected details

Title	Details
Dragapulco Shore: El Rusical	Released: 2 August 2023 Label: World of Wonder Format: Digital download, streaming

List of singles

Title	Season
"Así Soy Yo"	1

See also

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

References

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. "¿Eres la próxima súperestrella Drag de México? ¡Ahora Casting Para #DragRaceMexico!". Retrieved 24 September 2023 – via Instagram.
5. 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

• Drag Race México at IMDb