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.
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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 |
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
editJudges
editThe 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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| 1 | 2 | |
| Valentina | Main | |
| Lolita Banana | Main | |
| Oscar Madrazo | Main | |
| Taiga Brava | Main | |
Contestants
editSince 2023, there has been a total of 24 contestants featured in Drag Race México.
Series overview
edit| Season | Contestants | Episodes | Originally aired | Winner | Runner(s)-up | Miss Congeniality | |||
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| First aired | Last aired | Network | |||||||
| 1 | 11 | 12 | 22 June 2023 | 7 September 2023 | Paramount | Cristian Peralta | Gala Varo, Matraka and Regina Voce | Lady Kero | |
| 2 | 13 | 12 | 20 June 2024 | 5 September 2024 | WOW Presents Plus | Leexa Fox | Eva Blunt, Horacio Potasio and Jenary Bloom | Luna Lansman and Nina de la Fuente | |
Season 1 (2023)
editIn 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)
editIn 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)
editOn September 5, 2024, it was announced that World of Wonder renewed the series for a third season.[13]
Awards and nominations
edit| 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 | [14] |
| 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 | [15][16] |
Discography
edit| Title | Details |
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| Dragapulco Shore: El Rusical |
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| Title | Season |
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| "Así Soy Yo" | 1 |
| "Ya No Quiero" | 2 |
| "Lonely" | 2 |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Rice, Lynette (12 December 2022). "'Drag Race': New Editions Planned For Brazil, Germany And Mexico". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 3 March 2023. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
- ^ ""Drag Race México" ya es oficial: RuPaul extiende su franquicia a Latinoamérica" ["Drag Race Mexico" is now official: RuPaul extends his franchise to Latin America]. El Comercio (in Spanish). 8 May 2023. Archived from the original on 2 October 2022. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
- ^ Villa, Soledad (10 August 2022). "¡RuPaul's Drag Race llega a México!" [RuPaul's Drag Race comes to Mexico!]. Independent Español (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2 October 2022. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
- ^ a b "¿Eres la próxima súperestrella Drag de México? ¡Ahora Casting Para #DragRaceMexico!". Retrieved 24 September 2023 – via Instagram.
- ^ a b Tinoco, Armando (23 May 2024). "'Drag Race México' Season 2 Cast Photos: Meet The 13 Queens Competing For The Crown". Deadline. Archived from the original on 23 May 2024. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ Villa, Lucas (5 June 2023). "Watch: 'Drag Race México' Drops First Trailer & Reveals Some of Its Celebrity Judges". Remezcla. Archived from the original on 21 June 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ^ Mier, Tomás (12 May 2023). "'Drag Race' Alums Valentina and Lolita Banana Will Host New Mexican Franchise". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 12 May 2023. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
- ^ Sim, Bernardo (9 August 2022). "'Drag Race' Producers Announce Brazil, Mexico & Germany Editions". Out. Archived from the original on 9 August 2022. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
- ^ "RuPaul's Drag Race arrives in Mexico". Mexico Daily Post. 9 August 2022. Archived from the original on 2 October 2022. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
- ^ Mier, Tomás (12 May 2023). "'Drag Race' Alums Valentina and Lolita Banana Will Host New Mexican Franchise". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 12 May 2023. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
- ^ Nolfi, Joey (24 May 2023). "Meet the Drag Race Mexico cast of queens joining hosts Valentina and Lolita Banana". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ "El fenómeno global Drag Race llega a México: Mira el primer adelanto del icónico programa" [The global phenomenon Drag Race arrives in Mexico: Watch the first preview of the iconic program]. Chilevisión Noticias (in Spanish). 8 May 2023. Archived from the original on 9 May 2023. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
- ^ "'Drag Race México' Renewed for Season 3 (EXCLUSIVE)". 5 September 2024.
- ^ Sánchez, Mariana A. (10 November 2023). "¡Conoce a todos los ganadores de los Impulse LGBTIQ Awards 2023!" [Meet all the winners of the Impulse LGBTIQ Awards 2023!]. Diverso (in Spanish). Retrieved 8 January 2024.
- ^ "Martín Fierro Latino 2023: las llamativas y polémicas nominaciones a los premios y los invitados a la fiesta que se celebrará en Miami" [Martín Fierro Latino 2023: the striking and controversial nominations for the awards and the guests at the party to be held in Miami]. La Nación (in Spanish). 21 November 2023. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
- ^ "Martín Fierro Latino 2023: todos los ganadores de la noche" [Martín Fierro Latino 2023: all the winners of the night]. La Nación (in Spanish). 28 November 2023. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
