''Drag Race España'' (sometimes called ''Drag Race Spain'') is a Spanish
reality competition
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streaming television
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series, produced by
Atresmedia Televisión
Atresmedia Corporación de Medios de Comunicación, S.A., previously Grupo Antena 3, is a Spanish media group, present in the television, radio and filmmaking industries. Significant shareholders include Grupo Planeta and Bertelsmann.
On 6 Mar ...
in collaboration with Buendía Estudios and executive produced by
World of Wonder.
It is the Spanish adaptation of the ''
Drag Race
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'' franchise.
In a similar format to the
American version, the show features a crop of Spanish drag queens as they compete for a grand prize of €30,000 and the title of "Spain's Next Drag Superstar". The series is airing on
ATRESplayer Premium
Atresplayer Premium (often stylized as ATRESplayer Premium) is a Spanish paid subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service of Atresmedia.
History and description
It was launched in Spain on 8 September 2019. The first original ...
in Spain and on
WOW Presents Plus
WOW Presents Plus (also called World of Wonder Presents Plus or WOWPresents+) is a subscription-based streaming service owned by production company, World of Wonder. The subscription service is founded in November 2017, by Randy Barbato and F ...
elsewhere.
The first season premiered on 30 May, and concluded on 25 July 2021.
The winner of the first season of ''Drag Race España'' was
Carmen Farala
Carmen Farala is the stage name of Daniel Mora Rojas, a Spanish drag performer best known for winning the first season of '' Drag Race España''.
Early life
Mora was born in Seville, Spain.
Career
Carmen Farala competed on the first season o ...
. The winner of the second season of ''Drag Race España'' was
Sharonne
Sharonne is the stage name of Cristóbal Garrido (born June 1, 1976). Sharonne is a Spanish drag queen, actress, and singer. She was the winner of season 2 of ''Drag Race España''.
Artistic career
Cristóbal Garrido started his artistic caree ...
.
The series was renewed for a
second season,
which premiered on March 27, 2022.
Later on, the series was renewed for a third season set to air in 2023, and an ''All Stars'' version was announced.
Production
The program is produced by World of Wonder and
Atresmedia
Atresmedia Corporación de Medios de Comunicación, S.A., previously Grupo Antena 3, is a Spanish media group, present in the television, radio and filmmaking industries. Significant shareholders include Grupo Planeta and Bertelsmann.
On 6 Marc ...
in collaboration with Buendía Estudios. It premiered in May 2021 through the
Atresplayer Premium
Atresplayer Premium (often stylized as ATRESplayer Premium) is a Spanish paid subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service of Atresmedia.
History and description
It was launched in Spain on 8 September 2019. The first original ...
payment platform, while internationally it is broadcast via streaming on WOW Presents Plus.
On December 30, 2020, the opening of the selection process for the participants was announced. The main judges:
Ana Locking,
Javier Ambrossi
Francisco Javier García de la Camacha Gutiérrez-Ambrossi (born 24 June 1984), better known as Javier Ambrossi, is a Spanish people, Spanish actor, Theatre director, stage, film director, film and television director and writer. He is best know ...
and
Javier Calvo and the main presenter
Supremme de Luxe
Daniel Blesa (born January 6, 1979), better known by the stage name Supremme de Luxe, is a Spanish actor, singer, cabaret artist, drag queen and television personality based in Madrid.
De Luxe was known across Spain for her theatrical, musical a ...
were announced in March 2021, while the ten contestants were announced on April 26, 2021. Two days later,
Michelle Visage
Michelle Lynn Case (nee Shupack), better known as Michelle Visage (born September 20, 1968), is an American singer, television host, actress, radio DJ and producer. She first gained recognition as a member of the musical group Seduction which ...
made the official presentation of the contestants and announced that the program would premiere in May of that same year.
Casting occurred in early 2021 with filming starting by early March 2021. In Spain, the show is carried by
ATRESplayer Premium
Atresplayer Premium (often stylized as ATRESplayer Premium) is a Spanish paid subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service of Atresmedia.
History and description
It was launched in Spain on 8 September 2019. The first original ...
. In the United States, the United Kingdom, and other international territories, the series premiered on
WOW Presents Plus
WOW Presents Plus (also called World of Wonder Presents Plus or WOWPresents+) is a subscription-based streaming service owned by production company, World of Wonder. The subscription service is founded in November 2017, by Randy Barbato and F ...
, the streaming service of ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' production company
World of Wonder, concurrently with its Spanish debut.
It is the seventh international version of the
Drag Race franchise, after ''
The Switch Drag Race
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'', ''
Drag Race Thailand
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'', ''
RuPaul's Drag Race UK
''RuPaul's Drag Race UK'' is a British reality competition television series based on the American television series of the same name. The television series, a collaboration between the BBC and World of Wonder, premiered on 3 October 2019. T ...
'', ''
Canada's Drag Race
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'', ''
Drag Race Holland'' and ''
RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under
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''.
On August 31, 2021, it was announced that Atresmedia renewed the series for a second season.
Judging panel
On 15 February 2021, it was confirmed that the show would be hosted by Spanish drag queen
Supremme de Luxe
Daniel Blesa (born January 6, 1979), better known by the stage name Supremme de Luxe, is a Spanish actor, singer, cabaret artist, drag queen and television personality based in Madrid.
De Luxe was known across Spain for her theatrical, musical a ...
. On 1 March 2021, it was announced that the judges panel would include fashion designer
Ana Locking, and film and television actors, directors and writers
Javier Ambrossi
Francisco Javier García de la Camacha Gutiérrez-Ambrossi (born 24 June 1984), better known as Javier Ambrossi, is a Spanish people, Spanish actor, Theatre director, stage, film director, film and television director and writer. He is best know ...
and
Javier Calvo.
Contestants
There have been a total of 22 contestants featured on ''Drag Race España''.
Series overview
Season 1 (2021)
The first season of ''Drag Race España'' began airing on 30 May 2021 on
ATRESplayer Premium
Atresplayer Premium (often stylized as ATRESplayer Premium) is a Spanish paid subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service of Atresmedia.
History and description
It was launched in Spain on 8 September 2019. The first original ...
in Spain and World of Wonder's streaming service
WOW Presents Plus
WOW Presents Plus (also called World of Wonder Presents Plus or WOWPresents+) is a subscription-based streaming service owned by production company, World of Wonder. The subscription service is founded in November 2017, by Randy Barbato and F ...
internationally. The season ran for 9 episodes and concluded on 25 July 2021.
Carmen Farala
Carmen Farala is the stage name of Daniel Mora Rojas, a Spanish drag performer best known for winning the first season of '' Drag Race España''.
Early life
Mora was born in Seville, Spain.
Career
Carmen Farala competed on the first season o ...
,
Killer Queen
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, and Sagittaria made the final, and Carmen Farala was the winner of the first season.
Season 2 (2022)
On 31 August 2021, it was announced that Atresmedia renewed the series for a second season.
A trailer for the second season was posted via social media on 13 January 2022. It premiered on 27 March 2022.
The season ran for 11 episodes and concluded on 5 June 2022. Estrella Xtravaganza, Marina,
Sharonne
Sharonne is the stage name of Cristóbal Garrido (born June 1, 1976). Sharonne is a Spanish drag queen, actress, and singer. She was the winner of season 2 of ''Drag Race España''.
Artistic career
Cristóbal Garrido started his artistic caree ...
, and Venedita Von Däsh made the final, with Sharonne winning the title of Spain’s Next Drag Superstar.
Season 3 (TBD)
Production of a third season has been announced, with casting opening in September 2022.
Spin-off
In September 2022, Atresmedia announced that ''Drag Race España: All Stars'' is in production. The series, which will be the first international version of the ''
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
''RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars'' is an American reality competition spin off edition of the original ''RuPaul's Drag Race'', which is produced by World of Wonder, for Logo TV and later VH1. The show premiered on October 22, 2012, on Logo TV, b ...
'' format, is scheduled to air following season 3.
References
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