The first season of Drag Race México premiered on 22 June 2023. The season aired on MTV and Paramount in Mexico and Latin America and WOW Presents Plus internationally. The season was confirmed by World of Wonder on 8 August 2022.
| Drag Race México | |
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| Season 1 | |
 Promotional poster for season one | |
| Hosted by | |
| Judges |
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| No. of contestants | 11 |
| Winner | Cristian Peralta |
| Runners-up | |
| Miss Congeniality | Lady Kero |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
| Release | |
| Original network |
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| Original release | 22 June – 7 September 2023 |
| Season chronology | |
The winner of the first season of Drag Race México was Cristian Peralta, with Gala Varo, Matraka and Regina Voce as the runners-up. Lady Kero was named Miss Congeniality.
Production
editWorld of Wonder, the production company behind RuPaul's Drag Race, posted three casting calls on social media on 8 August 2022.[1][2] The casting calls were for new potential Drag Race adaptations in Brazil, Germany, and Mexico.[3][4] The deadline for the potential competitors was set for 26 August, with the deadline for audition video submission set for 9 September 2022.[5] Many Drag Race fans called for Valentina or Lolita Banana to host the show.[6][7]
In December, it was confirmed that the new editions of the Drag Race franchise would premiere "on MTV/Paramount in their respective territories".[8][9] The series marks the third Spanish-language adaptation of the American show, after The Switch Drag Race and Drag Race España.[10]
On 7 May 2023, a teaser was revealed at the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards, announcing that the series would premiere in 2023.[11] Rolling Stone announced that Valentina and Lolita Banana would host the first season.[12] Oscar Madrazo was also confirmed to be on the judging panel.[13]
Eleven contestants were announced on 24 May 2023.[14] Participants include La Más Draga alumns Margaret Y Ya and Gala Varo, the latter participating in the second season of the series as part of the Red Rabbit Duo.
Contestants
editAges, names, and cities stated are at time of filming.
| Contestant | Age | Hometown | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cristian Peralta | 35 | Guadalajara, Jalisco | Winner |
| Gala Varo | 33 | Morelia, Michoacán | Runners-up |
| Matraka[a] | 24 | León, Guanajuato | |
| Regina Voce | 41 | Mexico City | |
| Lady Kero | 33 | Ocotlán de Morelos, Oaxaca | 5th place[b] |
| Margaret Y Ya | 28 | Mexico City | 6th place |
| Argennis[c] | 26 | Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua | 7th place |
| Serena Morena | 34 | Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes | 8th place |
| Pixie Pixie | 32 | Mexico City | 9th place |
| Vermelha Noir | 24 | Querétaro City, Querétaro | 10th place |
| Miss Vallarta | 25 | Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco | 11th place |
Notes:
Contestant progress
editLegend:
| Contestant | Episode | ||||||||||||
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| 1[15] | 2[16] | 3[17] | 4[18] | 5[19] | 6[20] | 7[21] | 8[22] | 9[23] | 10[24] | 11[25] | 12[26] | ||
| Cristian Peralta | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | SAFE | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | WIN | Guest | Winner | |
| Gala Varo | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | BTM | SAFE | TOP2 | BTM | SAFE | Guest | Runner-up | |
| Matraka | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | SAFE | WIN | WIN | SAFE | BTM | Guest | R-up | FF[a] |
| Regina Voce | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | BTM | Guest | Runner-up | |
| Lady Kero | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | BTM | SAFE | ELIM | Miss C | Guest | ||
| Margaret Y Ya | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | ELIM | Guest | Guest | ||||
| Argennis | SAFE | WIN | SAFE | BTM | BTM | ELIM | Guest | Guest | |||||
| Serena Morena | SAFE | BTM | BTM | SAFE | ELIM | Guest | Guest | ||||||
| Pixie Pixie | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | ELIM | Guest | Guest | |||||||
| Vermelha Noir | BTM | SAFE | ELIM | Guest | Guest | ||||||||
| Miss Vallarta | BTM | ELIM | Guest | Guest | |||||||||
- Notes
- ^ The Fan Favourite award was not announced on the show.
Lip syncs
editLegend:
| Episode | Contestants | Song | Eliminated | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1[15] | Miss Vallarta | vs. | Vermelha Noir | "En la obscuridad" (Belinda) |
None |
| 2[16] | Miss Vallarta | vs. | Serena Morena | "Mírala, míralo" (Alejandra Guzmán) |
Miss Vallarta |
| 3[17] | Serena Morena | vs. | Vermelha Noir | "XT4S1S" (Danna Paola) |
Vermelha Noir |
| 4[18] | Argennis | vs. | Pixie Pixie | "Mío" (Paulina Rubio) |
Pixie Pixie |
| 5[19] | Argennis | vs. | Serena Morena | "Amor prohibido" (Selena) |
Serena Morena |
| 6[20] | Argennis | vs. | Gala Varo | "Ábranse perras" (Gloria Trevi) |
Argennis |
| 7[21] | Lady Kero | vs. | Margaret Y Ya | "Quítame ese hombre" (Pilar Montenegro) |
Margaret Y Ya |
| Episode | Contestants | Song | Winner | ||
| 8[22] | Gala Varo | vs. | Matraka | "Bizcochito" (Rosalía) |
Matraka |
| Episode | Contestants | Song | Eliminated | ||
| 9[23] | Gala Varo | vs. | Lady Kero | "De mí enamórate" (Daniela Romo) |
Lady Kero |
| 10[24] | Matraka | vs. | Regina Voce | "El bombón asesino" (Ninel Conde) |
None |
| Episode | Finalists | Song | Winner | ||
| 12[26] | Cristian Peralta vs. Gala Varo vs. Matraka vs. Regina Voce |
"Él me mintió" (Amanda Miguel) |
Cristian Peralta | ||
Guest judges
editGuest judges are listed in chronological order.
- Christian Chávez, singer and actor[15][27]
- Rojstar, tik-toker and comedian[16][28]
- Danna Paola, singer and actress[17]
- Karime Pindter, TV personality[18]
- Alejandra Bogue, TV host and actress[19]
- Mauricio Martínez, actor and singer[20]
- Alan Estrada, actor and singer[21]
- Mabel Cadena, actress and singer[22]
- Manu NNa, influencer and comedian[23]
- Laura Carmine, actress and TV host[24]
Special guests
editGuests 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, singer and actress
Episodes
edit| No. overall | No. in series | Title | Original air date | |
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| 1 | 1 | "My Land" "Drag Mi Tierra México" | 22 June 2023 | |
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Eleven queens enter the workroom. For the first mini-challenge, the queens do a piñata-inspired photoshoot. Margaret Y Ya wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens present a runway look representing their hometown and region. On the runway, category is Mi Tierra (My Homeland). Cristian Peralta, Lady Kero and Matraka receive positive critiques, with Cristian Peralta winning the challenge. Margaret Y Ya, Miss Vallarta and Vermelha Noir receive negative critiques, with Margaret Y Ya being safe. Miss Vallarta and Vermelha Noir lip-sync to "En la obscuridad" by Belinda. They are both declared the winners of the lip-sync and no one goes home.
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| 2 | 2 | "My Drag Quinceañera" "Mi quinceañera drag" | 29 June 2023 | |
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For this week's main challenge, the queens design a Quinceañera look with unconventional materials and party supplies. On the runway, category is Quinceañera Drag (Drag Quinceañera). Argennis, Cristian Peralta and Margaret Y Ya receive positive critiques, with Argennis winning the challenge. Miss Vallarta, Serena Morena and Vermelha Noir receive negative critiques, with Vermelha Noir being safe. Miss Vallarta and Serena Morena lip-sync to "Mírala, míralo" by Alejandra Guzmán. Serena Morena wins the lip-sync and Miss Vallarta is the first queen to sashay away.
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| 3 | 3 | "Drag Business" "Noche de María Félix" | 6 July 2023 | |
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For this week's mini-challenge, the queens pair up and participate in a taco eating contest. Regina Voce and Vermelha Noir win the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens pair up to create and star in a commercial promoting a different business.
On the runway, category is La Noche de las Mil María Félix (The Night of the Thousand María Félix). Argennis, Cristian Peralta and Regina Voce receive positive critiques, with Regina Voce winning the challenge. Margaret Y Ya, Serena Morena and Vermelha Noir receive negative critiques, with Margaret Y Ya being safe. Serena Morena and Vermelha Noir lip-sync to "XT4S1S" by Danna Paola. Serena Morena wins the lip-sync and Vermelha Noir sashays away.
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| 4 | 4 | "Dragapulco Shore" "Dragapulco Shore: El rusical" | 13 July 2023 | |
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For this week's mini-challenge, the queens read each other to filth. Margaret Y Ya wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens perform in Dragapulco Shore: El Rusical (Dragapulco Shore: The Rusical).
On the runway, category is Oro (Gold). Cristian Peralta, Gala Varo and Regina Voce receive positive critiques, with Cristian Peralta winning the challenge. Argennis, Pixie Pixie and Serena Morena receive negative critiques, with Serena Morena being safe. Argennis and Pixie Pixie lip-sync to "Mío" by Paulina Rubio. Argennis wins the lip-sync and Pixie Pixie sashays away.
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| 5 | 5 | "Girl Band" "Girl Band mexicana" | 20 July 2023 | |
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For this week's mini-challenge, the queens drag up a pair of tribal boots and wear them in a Latin dance-off. Argennis and Matraka win the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens write, record, and perform verses to "Así soy yo" (That's Me).
On the runway, category is Flores de México (Flowers of Mexico). Gala Varo, Margaret Y Ya and Matraka receive positive critiques, with Gala Varo and Matraka both winning the challenge. Argennis, Lady Kero and Serena Morena receive negative critiques, with Lady Kero being safe. Argennis and Serena Morena lip-sync to "Amor prohibido" by Selena. Argennis wins the lip-sync and Serena Morena sashays away.
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| 6 | 6 | "Snatch Game – Mexico Season 1" "Snatch Game" | 27 July 2023 | |
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For this week's mini-challenge, the queens apply quick drag makeup without mirrors. Regina Voce wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens play the Snatch Game. Óscar Madrazo and Valentina star as the celebrity contestants. The cast consists of:
On the runway, category is Sobrenatural (Supernatural). Cristian Peralta, Lady Kero and Matraka receive positive critiques, with Cristian Peralta winning the challenge. Argennis, Gala Varo and Margaret Y Ya receive negative critiques, with Margaret Y Ya being safe. Argennis and Gala Varo lip-sync to "Ábranse perras" by Gloria Trevi. Gala Varo wins the lip-sync and Argennis sashays away.
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| 7 | 7 | "Mexican Telenovela" "Terapia Villanas De Telenovela" | 3 August 2023 | |
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For this week's main challenge, the queens act as soap opera villains in the telenovela "Villa No Más" (Villa No More).
On the runway, categories are Chica Joven (Young Girl), Señora de la Casa (Lady of the House) and Maldita Villana (Damn Villain). Gala Varo, Matraka and Regina Voce receive positive critiques, with Matraka winning the challenge. Cristian Peralta, Lady Kero and Margaret Y Ya receive negative critiques, with Cristian Peralta being safe. Lady Kero and Margaret Y Ya lip-sync to "Quítame ese hombre del corazón" by Pilar Montenegro. Lady Kero wins the lip-sync and Margaret Y Ya sashays away.
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| 8 | 8 | "Levi's Runway" "Re-Diseña Con Levi's" | 10 August 2023 | |
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For this week's mini-challenge, the queens do a photoshoot posing as wrestlers in a ring. Lady Kero wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens create a look made from denim from Levi's. On the runway, category is Denim Eleganza Extravaganza. Cristian Peralta, Gala Varo, Lady Kero, Matraka and Regina Voce receive positive critiques. It is then announced that Gala Varo and Matraka are the top two queens of the week and will lip-sync for the win. They lip-sync to "Bizcochito" by Rosalía. After the lip-sync, Matraka is announced as the winner of the challenge. Lolita Banana and Valentina then announce that no one will be going home.
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| 9 | 9 | "Spicy Roast" "Roast y Stan Up Comedy" | 17 August 2023 | |
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For this week's mini-challenge, the queens impersonate each other with puppets. Matraka and Regina Voce win the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens perform a stand-up comedy routine. On the runway, category is Picante (Spicy). Cristian Peralta and Regina Voce receive positive critiques, with Cristian Peralta winning the challenge. Gala Varo, Matraka and Lady Kero receive negative critiques, with Matraka being safe. Gala Varo and Lady Kero lip-sync to "De mí enamórate" by Daniela Romo. Gala Varo wins the lip-sync and Lady Kero sashays away.
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| 10 | 10 | "Latinas Makeover" "Reinas de Belleza Latinas" | 24 August 2023 | |
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For this week's main challenge, the queens make over Drag Race fans from Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Venezuela. On the runway, category is Miss Drag Latinoamérica (Miss Drag Latin America). Cristian Peralta and Gala Varo receive positive critiques, with Cristian Peralta winning the challenge. Matraka and Regina Voce receive negative critiques, and are announced as the bottom two. They lip-sync to "El bombón asesino" by Ninel Conde. They are both declared the winners of the lip-sync and no one goes home.
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| 11 | 11 | "The Reunion" "Reunión" | 31 August 2023 | |
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All the queens return to talk about what happened this season. Lady Kero is named this season's Miss Congeniality.
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| 12 | 12 | "Grand Finale" | 7 September 2023 | |
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The finalists each meet with Valentina and Lolita Banana to discuss their experiences on the show, then prepare a performance of "¿A quién le importa?" by Thalía. On the runway, category is Mi mejor drag (My Best Drag). After the judges' critiques, all four finalists lipsync to "Él me mintió" by Amanda Miguel. Cristian Peralta wins the season and is declared "Mexico's Next Drag Superstar".
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- ^ a b c "My Drag Quinceañera". Drag Race México. Season 1. Episode 2. June 29, 2023. MTV / Paramount / WOW Presents Plus.
- ^ a b c "Drag Business". Drag Race México. Season 1. Episode 3. July 6, 2023. MTV / Paramount / WOW Presents Plus.
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- ^ a b c "Girl Band". Drag Race México. Season 1. Episode 5. July 20, 2023. MTV / Paramount / WOW Presents Plus.
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