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The first season of ''
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 ...
'' premiered on 22 June 2023. The season aired on
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and
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in Mexico and Latin America and WOW Presents Plus internationally. The season was confirmed by World of Wonder on 8 August 2022. The winner of the first season of ''Drag Race México'' was Cristian Peralta, 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 the runners-up. Lady Kero was named Miss Congeniality.


Production

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
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,
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, 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. Many ''Drag Race'' fans called for Valentina or Lolita Banana to host the show. In December, it was confirmed that the new editions of the ''Drag Race'' franchise would premiere "on MTV/Paramount+ in their respective territories". The series marks the third Spanish-language adaptation of the American show, after ''
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'' and ''
Drag Race España ''Drag Race España'' (sometimes called ''Drag Race Spain'') is a Spanish reality competition television series, produced by Atresmedia Televisión in collaboration with Buendía Estudios and executive produced by World of Wonder. It is the Spa ...
''. On 7 May 2023, a teaser was revealed at the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards, announcing that the series would premiere in 2023. ''
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'' announced that Valentina and Lolita Banana would host the first season. Oscar Madrazo was also confirmed to be on the judging panel. Eleven contestants were announced on 24 May 2023. Participants include '' La Más Draga'' alumns Margaret Y Ya and
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 ...
, the latter participating in the second season of the series as part of the Red Rabbit Duo.


Contestants

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


Future ''Drag Race'' appearances

* In 2024 Gala Varo competed on ''
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''.


Contestant progress


Lip syncs

Legend:


Guest judges

Guest judges are listed in chronological order. *
Christian Chávez José Christian Chávez Garza (, born August 7, 1983), most often known as Christian Chávez is a Mexican singer, songwriter and actor, best known for his role as List of Rebelde characters#Giovanni Méndez Lopez, Giovanni Méndez López in th ...
, singer and actor * Rojstar, tik-toker and comedian *
Danna Paola Danna Paola Rivera Munguía (born June 23, 1995), known mononymously as Danna and formerly as Danna Paola, is a Mexican singer and actress. She gained popularity as a child actress and singer, starring in dozens of television projects throughout ...
, singer and actress * Karime Pindter, TV personality * Alejandra Bogue, TV host and actress * Mauricio Martínez, actor and singer *
Alan Estrada Alan Estrada Gutiérrez (born December 23, 1980, in Tepatitlán de Morelos, Jalisco, Mexico) is a Mexican actor, dancer and singer. His best known role was "Mario" in the Spanish musical '' Hoy No Me Puedo Levantar.'' He is also known for his Yo ...
, actor and singer *
Mabel Cadena Mitzi Mabel Martínez Cadena (born 23 September 1990) is a Mexican actress known for starring in the 2020 films '' Dance of the 41'' and ', as well as the 2019 television series '' Hernán''. She made her Hollywood debut playing Namora in the 202 ...
, actress and singer * Manu NNa, influencer and comedian * Laura Carmine, actress and TV host


Special guests

Guests who appeared in episodes, but did not judge on the main stage. Episode 1 and 8 *Walter Gomez, photographer Episode 4 and 12 *Nelson Parra, choreographer Episode 5 *Juanita Delgado, singer and record producer Episode 6 *Norvina, president of Anastasia Beverly Hills Episode 12 *
Thalía Ariadna Thalía Sodi Miranda (; born 26 August 1971), known mononymously as Thalía, is a Mexican singer, songwriter and actress. Referred to as the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Queen of Latin Pop", she is considered one of the most ...
, singer and actress


Episodes


References

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