''Drag Race Brasil'' is a

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ian

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series, based on the original American series ''

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''. The series is broadcast on

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in Brazil and on

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internationally. ''Drag Race Brasil'' is the fourteenth international adaptation of the American reality competition series ''

'', following Chilean,

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versions. It has been followed by a

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iteration.

Production

Originally in 2017, Endemol Shine Brasil partnered with Passion Distribution, and acquired the production rights to create a Brazilian adaptation of ''RuPaul's Drag Race''.

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was unaware about the upcoming adaptation. Later in 2020, the production company "gave up the rights" for the Brazilian adaptation due to its

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. World of Wonder, the production company behind ''RuPaul's Drag Race'', posted three casting calls on

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on 8 August 2022. The casting calls were for new potential ''Drag Race'' adaptations in Brazil, Germany, and Mexico. The deadline for the potential competitors was set for 26 August, with the deadline for audition video submission set for 9 September 2022. In December, it was confirmed that the new editions of the ''Drag Race'' franchise will premiere "on MTV/Paramount+ in their respective territories." Grag Queen was confirmed as a host and head judge in July 2023. The other two judges, Bruna Braga and Dudu Bertholini, were confirmed on July 19, as well as the premiere date, which was set for August 30. The cast was revealed on August 2.

Contestants

''Ages, names, and cities stated are at time of filming.'' Notes:

Contestant progress

Lip syncs

Legend:

Guest judges

Listed in chronological order: *

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, actress *Júnior Chicó, comedian *Mauro Sousa, actor, musician and social media personality

Special guests

Guests who appeared in episodes, but did not judge on the main stage. Episode 6 and 8 *Walter Gomez, photographer Episode 10 *Koichi Sonoda, makeup artist *Norvina, president of Anastasia Beverly Hills Episode 12 *Bruno Alcântara, member of the

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on ''

Episodes

References

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