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''Drag Race México'' is a Mexican
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television series based on the original American series ''
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'' and part of the ''Drag Race'' franchise. It airs on
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and
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in Mexico and Latin America, and on
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internationally. It is the thirteenth international adaptation of the American reality competition series ''
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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 Gala Varo is the stage name of Jesús Meza Arroyo (also known as Josué Armez), a Mexican drag performer who competed on season 2 of '' La Más Draga'' as part of Red Rabbit Duo, and on the first season of '' Drag Race México''. Gala Varo also ...
, 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. 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''. Mexican television presenter Oscar Madrazo, made appearances as the competition's prominent judge. 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.


Contestants

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


Series overview


Season 1 (2023)

In August 2022, the production company for ''
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'' confirmed that a Mexican adaptation is in the works with casting calls. Tomás Mier of ''
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'' reported that Mexican-American drag queen Valentina and Mexican drag queen Lolita Banana, would host the Mexican adaptation. In May 2023, ''
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'' revealed the first eleven contestants for its first season. The first season premiered on 22 June 2023, through
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and
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in Mexico and Latin America, and on
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internationally. The contestants competed to become "Mexico's First Drag Superstar" and for a cash prize of . The season ran for twelve episodes and concluded on 7 September 2023.
Gala Varo Gala Varo is the stage name of Jesús Meza Arroyo (also known as Josué Armez), a Mexican drag performer who competed on season 2 of '' La Más Draga'' as part of Red Rabbit Duo, and on the first season of '' Drag Race México''. Gala Varo also ...
, 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. The cast for the second installment was announced on 23 May 2024, with Taiga Brava joining as a host and replacing Valentina. 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.


Awards and nominations


Discography


See also

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


References


External links

* {{Portal bar, LGBTQ, Mexico, Television 2023 Mexican television series debuts Mexican television series based on American television series WOW Presents Plus original programming Television series by World of Wonder (company) 2020s Mexican LGBTQ-related reality television series