Drag Race México
Mexican reality competition television series
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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.
- Valentina (s. 1)
- Lolita Banana
- Taiga Brava (s. 2–)
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| Genre | Reality competition |
| Based on | RuPaul's Drag Race |
| Directed by | Germán Porras |
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| Country of origin | Mexico |
| Original language | Spanish |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 24 (list of episodes) |
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| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 45–50 minutes |
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| Release | 22 June 2023 – present |
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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]
| Judge | Season | |
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| Valentina | Main | |
| Lolita Banana | Main | |
| Oscar Madrazo | Main | |
| Taiga Brava | Main | |
Contestants
Since 2023, there has been a total of 24 contestants featured in Drag Race México.
Series overview
| Season | Contestants | Episodes | Originally released | Winner | Runner(s)-up | Miss Congeniality | |||
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| 1 | 11 | 12 | 22 June 2023 | 7 September 2023 | Paramount+ | Cristian Peralta | Gala Varo Matraka Regina Voce | Lady Kero | |
| 2 | 13 | 12 | 20 June 2024 | 5 September 2024 | WOW Presents Plus | Leexa Fox | Eva Blunt Horacio Potasio Jenary Bloom | Luna Lansman Nina de la Fuente | |
Season 1 (2023)
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)
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]
Spin Off
On October 16, 2025, it was announced that World of Wonder branded a new format called Drag Race México: Latina Royale, with involved latino queens to compete and win the crown.[14]
Awards and nominations
| 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 | [15] |
| 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 | [16][17] |
