Means Happy

Top Menu

  • Contact us
  • Contribute
  • Contributor Terms & Conditions
  • Means Happy
  • Newsletter
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions

Main Menu

  • Features
  • Culture
  • #TakeItOnline
  • Heroes
  • Sex & Love
  • How’s Your Gaydar?

logo

Means Happy

  • Features
  • Culture
  • #TakeItOnline
  • Heroes
  • Sex & Love
  • How’s Your Gaydar?
  • ManCrush: Levy Foxx

  • ManCrush: Romeo Davis

  • ManCrush: François Sagat

  • ManCrush: Alam Wernik

  • ManCrush: Joel Someone

Culture
Home›Culture›Drag Race Mexico – Episode 12: The recap

Drag Race Mexico – Episode 12: The recap

By Gareth Johnson
September 7, 2023
13716
0
Share:

The Drag Race fever-dream continues – the first season of Drag Race Mexico has reached its finale!

Are you up to speed? Let’s get into it.

With our Top 4 decided, the format of this finale felt fairly familiar and comfortable.

The main challenge was to create a music video. The track was A Quien Le Importa by Thalia – a fairly beloved and iconic song.

Usually in this context, the queens would have to write their own verses, but I kind of liked seeing them just embracing their inner pop goddess.

We then hit the main stage runway for some Eleganza Extravaganza.

It felt a bit odd that both Cristian and Regina opted for bridal looks. They were both strong looks, but having two bridals on stage diminished them both. I wasn’t crazy about Gala’s look – it’s the kind of thing that would photograph really well but wasn’t really what was needed for a runway. Matraka had a really strong look – leaning into Mayan culture, she was a golden goddess dressed in regal blue – like some kind of deity descended from the sun.

The final hurdle? A lip-sync.

The track was El Me Mintio by Amanda Miguel.

This is perhaps the perfect track for a lip-sync battle. It’s hugely emotional but it builds and builds and builds.

The downside, having four queens on stage to do this lip-sync makes it a bit of a crowded battle. From what we could see, everyone really seemed to be pouring their heart into this. Each of the finalists really gave strong performances that you would pay to see on any stage around the world.

However, you’ve got to hand it to Cristian. Not only was she in control of the song throughout, she was able to use her bridal gown effectively, she had a seamless wig reveal from blonde into brunette, she then symbolically cut her hair to really channel the emotional power of the song. It was dramatic and over-the-top but that’s exactly what this song is and it all felt correct.

Obviously, the crown went to Cristian. That’s pretty much been a certainty throughout this entire season but it was a well-deserved win for a truly exceptional drag queen.

The Cast

Cristian Peralta

Final Ranking: Cristian gave frontrunner energy from the very beginning of the competition. She really has dominated at every step of the way so it was no surprise that Cristian was crowned as the winner of Season 1.

Matraka

Final Ranking: Matraka is probably my favourite in this cast – she seems confident in herself and what she does. This format has really suited her and she’s felt authentically herself in everything that she’s tackled. It wasn’t clear at the beginning whether she would be able to hold her own among these big personalities, but she’s really shone and made it all the way to Top 4. We’re going to be seeing a lot more of Matraka.

Gala Varo

Final Ranking: Gala has been really likeable throughout this entire season – she is always giving main-character energy in whatever she’s doing. Gala is an engaging and entertaining performer who loves the stage – it’s taken her all the way to Top 4 and she’s clearly got a big career ahead of her.

Regina Voce

Final Ranking: Regina came into this competition as a very experienced queen with a big reputation. She’s successfully navigated the rollercoaster of this format, made it to Top 4, and has enhanced her reputation as a powerhouse entertainer.

Lady Kero

Final Ranking: Lady Kero is really likeable and has given us some good TV. She excels at comedy but it was the stand-up challenge of Episode 9 that was her undoing. Beaten in the lip-sync by Gala.

Margaret Y Ya

Final Ranking: It’s been a roller-coaster of a competition for Margaret, but she’s done really well to make it to Top 6 – demonstrating that she’s super-likeable with a strong point-of-view.

Argennis

Final Ranking: After a strong start to the competition, Argennis wasn’t able to sustain the momentum and her confidence seemed to take a knock. She brought great looks and some good lip-syncs – eventually losing her third one to Gala Varo in Episode 6.

Serena Morena

Final Ranking: Serena never really got the chance to get comfortable in this competition – in her five episodes, she had to lip-sync three times. She’s likeable and entertaining, but it was Argennis who finally brought her run to and end in Episode 5.

Pixie Pixie

Final Ranking: She’s clearly a very experienced queen who is well-respected by everyone. She only does black and white makeup, and that’s a bit limiting in this format. Pixie was eliminated in Episode 4, beaten in the lip-sync by Argennis.

Vermelha Noir

Final Ranking: Vermelha never really found her feet in this competition. After being saved by a lifeline in Episode 1, landing back in the Bottom 2 in Episode 2 meant that it was pretty much game-over – beaten in the lip-sync by Serena.

Miss Vallarta

Final Ranking: After getting a lifeline in Episode 1, there was no room for slip-ups for Vallarta. Unfortunately, Episode 2 saw her back in the Bottom 2 so it was clearly game-over. Miss Vallarta is the Pork Chop of the season.

Comments

Previous Article

Barefoot Man is the new name for ...

Next Article

ManCrush: Logan Moore

Share:

Gareth Johnson

Originally from Australia, Gareth now lives in London. A non-smoker who loves to laugh, Gareth writes about all aspects of the LGBTQ experiences, with a particular passion for travel, sport, and films.

Related articles More from author

  • Culture

    What to watch: Bridesman

    May 20, 2023
    By Means Happy Newsdesk
  • Culture

    What to watch: Elephant

    August 21, 2023
    By Gareth Johnson
  • Culture

    What to watch: Easy Tiger

    June 28, 2023
    By Gareth Johnson
  • Culture

    The Male Gaze: Three’s Company – a collection of short films worth adding to your watch-list

    July 22, 2023
    By Means Happy Newsdesk
  • Culture

    What to watch: Apostles

    August 16, 2023
    By Gareth Johnson
  • Culture

    Dry Wind – the men of rural Brazil are turning up the heat

    August 28, 2023
    By Means Happy Newsdesk

Leave a reply Cancel reply

  • Sex & Love

    ManCrush: Peter Connor

  • Sex & Love

    Naked Nutrition – diet tips to improve your sexual performance

  • Sex & Love

    ManCrush: Wade Wolfgar

  • Recent

  • Popular

  • ManCrush: Levy Foxx

    By Means Happy Newsdesk
    September 28, 2023
  • ManCrush: Romeo Davis

    By Means Happy Newsdesk
    September 28, 2023
  • ManCrush: François Sagat

    By Means Happy Newsdesk
    September 28, 2023
  • ManCrush: Alam Wernik

    By Means Happy Newsdesk
    September 28, 2023
  • ManCrush: Joel Someone

    By Means Happy Newsdesk
    September 28, 2023
  • What happens at a gay bathhouse?

    By Means Happy Newsdesk
    October 12, 2022
  • ManCrush: Brian Bonds

    By Means Happy Newsdesk
    July 1, 2023
  • Can you tell if a guy is gay just by listening to his voice?

    By Means Happy Newsdesk
    July 27, 2023
  • Happy Hump Day!

    By Means Happy Newsdesk
    September 6, 2023
  • Gaydar Spotlight: Christofer Döss – an exhibitionist naturist

    By Gareth Johnson
    February 2, 2023

Gaydar Radio

Find us on Facebook

Means Happy

Powered by

  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contributor Terms
  • Advertising & Partnerships
  • Editorial
  • Features
  • Culture
  • #TakeItOnline
  • Heroes
  • Sex & Love
  • How’s Your Gaydar?
  • Contact us
© Copyright meanshappy
This website uses cookies to improve your user's experience and collect statistics to optimize site functionality. ACCEPT ALL Learn more
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are as essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
SAVE & ACCEPT

Sign up now to receive happiness, direct to your inbox

Your email