Drag queens are ready to rule the world in the first-ever “RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars.”
Twelve drag queens from around the world will compete for the title of “Queen of the Motherf–ing World,” a spot in the International Pavilion at the Drag Race Hall of Fame, and the grand prize of $200,000.
“I expect to arrive and represent Mexico in other countries,” said Gala Varo in an Instagram post. “Global All-Stars is a really huge step in my career and I’m really proud of myself to be here.”
The co-host of ‘Drag Race Mexico’ sat down with columnist Suzy Exposito to discuss her illustrious television career, her Chicana pride and the freedom of being nonbinary.
Guest judges for the first iteration of the program were announced Thursday. Among the list joining resident judge Michelle Visage and director-choreographer Jamal Sims are Brazilian model Adriana Lima, Colombian pageant queen Ariadna Gutiérrez-Arévalo, Mexican singer Danna (formerly known as Danna Paola), and many more.
Two queens from Latin America are set to compete in this series.
Representing Mexico is the dangerous dame Gala Varo, runner-up from the first season of “Drag Race Mexico.” She comes to the runway with more than 15 years of drag experience and hails from Morelia,Michoacán.
The Season 16 contestant and fan favorite was born and raised in Houston in a diverse household — her mother is Black and her stepfather, who came into Cristál’s life when she was 10 months old, was of Mexican and Thai heritage.
Representing Brazil is the haute couture Miranda Lebrão, fourth runner-up in the first season of “Drag Race Brasil.” From Rio de Janeiro, the transformist has been doing drag for more than 10 years.
The official trailer for the new series also dropped today Thursday on the heels of the Aug. 16 two-episode premiere available on Paramount+.
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