Drag Race México
GenreReality competition
DirectorGermán Porras
Presenter
Judges
CountryMexico
LanguageSpanish
Num seasons2
Num episodes24
List episodesList of Drag Race México episodes
CameraMulti-camera
Runtime45–50 minutes
Company
Network
First aired22 June 2023
Last airedpresent
Related

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.

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

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.[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]

Judges on Drag Race México
JudgeSeason
12
Valentina
Lolita Bananacolspan="2"
Oscar Madrazocolspan="2"
Taiga Brava

Contestants

Main article: List of Drag Race contestants#Drag Race México

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

Series overview

Season 1 (2023)

Main article: Drag Race México season 1

In 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)

Main article: Drag Race México season 2

In 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)

On September 5, 2024, it was announced that World of Wonder renewed the series for a third season.[13]

Spin Off

On October 16, 2025, it was announced that World of Wonder branded a new format called Drag Race México: Latina Royale, with involved latino queens to compete and win the crown.[14]

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination
AwardYearCategoryRecipient(s) and nominee(s)ResultRef.
Impulse LGBTIQ+ Awards2023LGBTIQ+ Entertainment Project of the YearDrag Race México[15]
Produ Awards2023Best Adapted Talent Reality ContentDrag Race México[citation needed]
Best LGBTQ+ ContentDrag Race México
Martín Fierro Awards2023Best Reality Show or PlatformDrag Race México[16][17]

Discography

List of soundtrack albums, with selected details
TitleDetails
Dragapulco Shore: El Rusical
  • Released: 2 August 2023
  • Label: World of Wonder
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
List of singles
TitleSeason
"Así Soy Yo"1
"Ya No Quiero"2
"Lonely"2

See also

References

  1. ^ Rice, Lynette (December 12, 2022). "'Drag Race': New Editions Planned For Brazil, Germany And Mexico". Deadline Hollywood. Archived 3 March 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
  2. ^ ""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] (in Spanish). El Comercio. 8 May 2023. Archived 2 October 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
  3. ^ Villa, Soledad (10 August 2022). "¡RuPaul's Drag Race llega a México!" [RuPaul's Drag Race comes to Mexico!] (in Spanish). Independent Español. Archived 2 October 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
  4. ^ "¿Eres la próxima súperestrella Drag de México? ¡Ahora Casting Para #DragRaceMexico!". Retrieved 2023-09-24. – via Instagram.
  5. ^ Tinoco, Armando (2024-05-23). "'Drag Race México' Season 2 Cast Photos: Meet The 13 Queens Competing For The Crown". Deadline. Archived 2024-05-23 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2024-05-31.
  6. ^ Villa, Lucas (5 June 2023). "Watch: 'Drag Race México' Drops First Trailer & Reveals Some of Its Celebrity Judges". Remezcla. Archived 21 June 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
  7. ^ Mier, Tomás (12 May 2023). "'Drag Race' Alums Valentina and Lolita Banana Will Host New Mexican Franchise". Rolling Stone. Archived 12 May 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  8. ^ Sim, Bernardo (9 August 2022). "'Drag Race' Producers Announce Brazil, Mexico & Germany Editions". Out. Archived 9 August 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
  9. ^ "RuPaul's Drag Race arrives in Mexico". Mexico Daily Post. 9 August 2022. Archived 2 October 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
  10. ^ Mier, Tomás (12 May 2023). "'Drag Race' Alums Valentina and Lolita Banana Will Host New Mexican Franchise". Rolling Stone. Archived 12 May 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ "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] (in es-Chile). Chilevisión Noticias. 8 May 2023. Archived 9 May 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  13. ^ "'Drag Race México' Renewed for Season 3 (EXCLUSIVE)". 5 September 2024.
  14. ^ Franklin, McKinley (16 October 2025). "‘Drag Race Mexico: Latina Royale’ Greenlit at World of Wonder (Exclusive)". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
  15. ^ 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!] (in Spanish). Diverso. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
  16. ^ "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] (in Spanish). La Nación. 21 November 2023. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
  17. ^ "Martín Fierro Latino 2023: todos los ganadores de la noche" [Martín Fierro Latino 2023: all the winners of the night] (in Spanish). La Nación. 28 November 2023. Retrieved 8 January 2024.