PUERTO VALLARTA (PVDN) – The long-awaited lineup for Drag Race Mexico was finally unveiled on May 24th, with the show scheduled to debut on June 22nd.
Following the globally successful editions in Spain, Canada, France, the United Kingdom, and other countries, the iconic drag competition organized by RuPaul is now arriving in Mexico. The reality show will premiere in Mexico on Paramount+ and MTV, with the first episode introducing the contestant drags. Notable presenters for the show are Valentina and Lolita Banana.
Many of the announced contestants have already participated in ‘La Más Draga’ or have made names for themselves in the world of drag.
The first announced queen is Matraka Traka from León, Guanajuato. The 25-year-old queen is known for her unique style that emphasizes Mexican folklore and has graced several seasons of ‘La Más Draga.’
Regina Voce, the second confirmed participant, is a seasoned drag performer and beauty icon. Voce represented Mexico in ‘Queen of the Universe’ in 2021, an international drag competition produced by RuPaul. Anuar Kuri, the artist behind Regina, also has experience working with Cirque Du Soleil.
The third competitor, Pixie Pixie from Mexico City, is known for her monochromatic beauty style. Antonio Marin, the person behind Pixie Pixie, has leveraged his experience in fashion to shape his drag persona. He’s also the founder of ‘House Black & White.’
Miss Vallarta, the fourth contestant, is known from her performance in ‘GDL Drag Project’ in 2019 and has since launched a successful wig business for artists.
Margaret Y Ya, the fifth contestant, is a singer and drag queen. She gained popularity during her stint on ‘La Más Draga’ and is recognized for her signature makeup style with prominent eyebrows and large eyes.
The sixth contestant, Lady Kero from Oaxaca, was a finalist on ‘Toma mi Dinerita’ and has also competed in ‘La Más Draga.’
Gala Varo, the seventh competitor from Guadalajara, is not only a drag queen but also a circus performer. She won ‘Toma Mi Dinerita’ in 2020 and has been part of ‘La Más Draga.’
Cristian Peralta, the eighth contestant from Jalisco, is considered an icon of Mexican drag with her 15-year drag career.
Argennis from Ciudad Juárez, the ninth contestant, won ‘Iconic Show Queen.’
The penultimate queen, Vermelha Noir from Querétaro, is part of Pixie Pixie’s ‘House Black & White.’ Her conceptual art style has set her apart.
Finally, the last queen announced was Serena Morena from Aguascalientes. She describes her drag style as ‘sensual comedy,’ aiming to be the competition’s comedic highlight.
These uniquely talented drag queens will bring their charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent to the first-ever Mexican edition of Drag Race, starting June 22nd. Stay tuned for the exciting debut!
PUERTO VALLARTA (PVDN) - The long-awaited lineup for Drag Race Mexico was finally unveiled on May 24th, with the show scheduled to debut on . . .
