Drag Race Brasil

Drag Race Brasil is a Brazilian reality competition series, based on the original American series RuPaul's Drag Race. The series is broadcast on MTV and Paramount+ in Brazil and on WOW Presents Plus internationally.

Drag Race Brasil
GenreReality competition
Based onRuPaul's Drag Race
Presented byGrag Queen
Judges
Opening themeRuPaul's Drag Race Theme
Ending themeRock It (To the Moon)
Country of originBrazil
Original languagePortuguese
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
Camera setupMulti-camera
Production companies
Release
Original network
Original release30 August 2023 (2023-08-30)

Drag Race Brasil is the fourteenth international adaptation of the American reality competition series RuPaul's Drag Race, following Chilean, Thai, British, Canadian, Dutch, Australian and New Zealand, Spanish, Italian, French, Filipino, Belgian, Swedish, and Mexican versions. It has been followed by a German iteration.

Production

Originally in 2017, Endemol Shine Brasil partnered with Passion Distribution, and acquired the production rights to create a Brazilian adaptation of RuPaul's Drag Race.[1] RuPaul was unaware about the upcoming adaptation.[2] Later in 2020, the production company "gave up the rights" for the Brazilian adaptation due to its conservatism in Brazil.[3][4]

World of Wonder, the production company behind RuPaul's Drag Race, posted three casting calls on social media on 8 August 2022.[5] The casting calls were for new potential Drag Race adaptations in Brazil, Germany, and Mexico.[6][7] The deadline for the potential competitors was set for 26 August, with the deadline for audition video submission set for 9 September 2022.[8] In December, it was confirmed that the new editions of the Drag Race franchise will premiere "on MTV/Paramount+ in their respective territories."[9]

Grag Queen was confirmed as a host and head judge in July 2023.[10] The other two judges, Bruna Braga and Dudu Bertholini, were confirmed on July 19, as well as the premiere date, which was set for August 30.[11] The cast was revealed on August 2.[12]

Contestants
See also: List of Drag Race contestants § Drag Race Brasil

Ages, names, and cities stated are at time of filming.

Contestants of Drag Race Brasil and their backgrounds[13]
Contestant Age Hometown Outcome
Betina Polaroid 46 Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro TBA
Hellena Malditta 23 Salvador, Bahia
Miranda Lebrão 33 Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
Organzza 30 Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
Shannon Skarllet 25 Piraúba, Minas Gerais
Naza 22 Monte Santo de Minas, Minas Gerais 6th place
Dallas de Vil 26 Campinas, São Paulo 7th place
Rubi Ocean 30 Taguatinga, Distrito Federal 8th place
Aquarela 26 Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais 9th place
Melusine Sparkle 26 São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo 10th place
Tristan Soledade 34 Belém, Pará 11th place
Diva More 42 Jaquirana, Rio Grande do Sul 12th place

Contestant progress

Legend:

  WIN indicates that the contestant won the challenge.
  SAFE indicates that the contestant was declared safe by the judges.
  BTM (Bottom) indicates that the contestant was up for elimination.
  ELIM (Eliminated) indicates that the contestant was eliminated.
Progress of contestants including placements in each episode
Contestant Episode
2[14] 3[15] 4[16] 5[17] 6[18] 7[19] 8[20] 9[21] 10[22]
Betina Polaroid BTM SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE WIN WIN TBA
Hellena Malditta SAFE SAFE WIN SAFE WIN SAFE BTM SAFE
Miranda Lebrão SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE WIN SAFE SAFE
Organzza WIN WIN SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE BTM
Shannon Skarllet SAFE SAFE SAFE WIN SAFE BTM SAFE BTM
Naza SAFE SAFE WIN SAFE BTM SAFE ELIM
Dallas de Vil SAFE BTM SAFE BTM SAFE ELIM
Rubi Ocean SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE ELIM
Aquarela SAFE SAFE BTM ELIM
Melusine Sparkle SAFE SAFE ELIM
Tristan Soledade SAFE ELIM
Diva More ELIM

Lip syncs

Legend:

  The contestant was eliminated after their first time in the bottom.
  The contestant was eliminated after their second time in the bottom.
  The contestant was eliminated after their third time in the bottom.
Episode Contestants Song Eliminated
2[14] Betina Polaroid vs. Diva More "Bandida"
(Pabllo Vittar ft. Pocah)		 Diva More
3[15] Dallas de Vil vs. Tristan Soledade "Cachorrinhas"
(Luísa Sonza)		 Tristan Soledade
4[16] Aquarela vs. Melusine Sparkle "Cheguei"
(Ludmilla)		 Melusine Sparkle
5[17] Aquarela vs. Dallas de Vil "Vermelho"
(Gloria Groove)		 Aquarela
6[18] Naza vs. Rubi Ocean "Shine It On"
(Wanessa Camargo)		 Rubi Ocean
7[19] Dallas de Vil vs. Shannon Skarllet "Decadence Avec Elegance"
(Deborah Blando)		 Dallas de Vil
8[20] Hellena Malditta vs. Naza "Dois Trabalhos"
(Donas)		 Naza
9[21] Organzza vs. Shannon Skarllet "Festa"
(Ivete Sangalo)		 None

Guest judges

Listed in chronological order:

Special guests

Guests who appeared in episodes, but did not judge on the main stage.

Episode 6 and 8

  • Walter Gomez, photographer

Episodes
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air date
11"What's Up, Lindas!"
30 August 2023 (2023-08-30)

Six new queens enter the workroom. It is announced that this season will be a split premiere. For the first challenge, the queens will write, record, and perform verses and choreograph a music video to "Festa com Mozão" (Party with Bae).

On the runway, category is Minhas Raízes (My Roots). After the judges' critiques, the remaining six queens enter the workroom.

  • Guest Judge: Gretchen
  • Main Challenge: Write, record, perform verses and choreograph a music video to "Festa com Mozão" (Party with Bae)
  • Runway Theme: Minhas Raízes (My Roots)
22"Frenemies"
"Rinha de Picumãs"		6 September 2023 (2023-09-06)

For this week's main challenge, the remaining six queens will write, record, and perform verses and choreograph a music video to "Madrugatas" (Hotties of the Night).

On the runway, category is Minhas Raízes (My Roots). Dallas de Vil, Hellena Malditta, Organzza, Rubi Ocean, Shannon Skarllet and Tristan Soledade are the winning team, with Organzza winning the challenge. Aquarela, Betina Polaroid, Diva More, Melusine Sparkle, Miranda Lebrão and Naza are the losing team. Betina Polaroid, Diva More and Miranda Lebrão receive negative critiques, with Miranda Lebrão being safe. Betina Polaroid and Diva More lip-sync to "Bandida" by Pabllo Vittar ft. Pocah. Betina Polaroid wins the lip-sync and Diva More is the first queen to sashay away.

  • Guest Judge: Flávio Verne
  • Main Challenge: Write, record, perform verses and choreograph a music video to "Madrugatas" (Hotties of the Night)
  • Runway Theme: Minhas Raízes (My Roots)
  • Challenge Winner: Organzza
  • Challenge Prize: A R$5,000 cash tip
  • Bottom Two: Betina Polaroid and Diva More
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Bandida" by Pabllo Vittar ft. Pocah
  • Eliminated: Diva More
  • Farewell Message: "MANAS SEJAM AMAVEIS E GENTIS UMAS COM AS OUTRAS. PQ TEM BOLO P/ TODAS 💋 DIVA MORE" ("GIRLS BE LOVEABLE AND GENTLE TO EACH OTHER. BECAUSE THERE'S CAKE FOR EVERYONE 💋 DIVA MORE")
33"Tupiniqueens"
13 September 2023 (2023-09-13)

For this week's mini-challenge, the queens will compete in the Miss Drag Race Brasil pageant. Dallas de Vil wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens will act in a sketch "As Chuteiras de Trovão" (Trovão's Soccer Shoes).

  • Aquarela plays Caramelo
  • Betina Polaroid plays Gangan
  • Dallas de Vil plays Natasha Molinete
  • Hellena Malditta plays Blond Babalu
  • Melusine Sparkle plays Alicinha
  • Miranda Lebrão plays Dr. Jezebel
  • Naza plays Beicinha
  • Organzza plays Sugar Baby Brown
  • Rubi Ocean plays Emanuele Viscaia
  • Shannon Skarlett plays Jonelson Trovão
  • Tristan Soledade plays Lituânia

On the runway, category is Top Models Tupiniqueens (Brazilian Top Models). Hellena Malditta, Miranda Lebrão and Organzza receive positive critiques, with Organzza winning the challenge. Betina Polaroid, Dallas de Vil and Tristan Soledade receive negative critiques, with Betina Polaroid being safe. Dallas de Vil and Tristan Soledade lip-sync to "Cachorrinhas" by Luísa Sonza. Dallas de Vil wins the lip-sync and Tristan Soledade sashays away.

  • Guest Judge: Hugo Gloss
  • Mini-Challenge: Compete in the Miss Drag Race Brazil pageant
  • Mini-Challenge Winner: Dallas de Vil
  • Mini-Challenge Prize: A R$5,000 cash tip
  • Main Challenge: Act in the sketch "As Chuteiras de Trovão" (Trovão's Soccer Shoes)
  • Runway Theme: Top Models Tupiniqueens (Brazilian Top Models)
  • Challenge Winner: Organzza
  • Bottom Two: Dallas de Vil and Tristan Soledade
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Cachorrinhas" by Luísa Sonza
  • Eliminated: Tristan Soledade
  • Farewell Message: "FELIZ ENCONTRO FELIZ PARTIDA PARA UM FELIZ REENCONTRO ♡ CONEXÃO BELÉM - RIO TRISTAN SOLEDADE" ("HAPPY MEETING HAPPY LEAVING FOR A HAPPY REUNION ♡ CONNECTION BELÉM - RIO TRISTAN SOLEDADE")
44"Atlantic Mermaids"
"Sereias do Atlântico"		20 September 2023 (2023-09-20)

For this week's mini-challenge, the queens will read each other to filth. Betina Polaroid wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens will create a mermaid look from unconventional materials.

On the runway, category is Sereias do Atlântico (Mermaids of the Atlantic). Hellena Malditta, Naza and Rubi Ocean receive positive critiques, with Hellena Malditta and Naza both winning the challenge. Aquarela, Dallas de Vil and Melusine Sparkle receive negative critiques, with Dallas de Vil being safe. Aquarela and Melusine Sparkle lip-sync to "Cheguei" by Ludmilla. Aquarela wins the lip-sync and Melusine Sparkle sashays away.

  • Guest Judge: Raphael Dumaresq
  • Mini-Challenge: Reading is Fundamental
  • Mini-Challenge Winner: Betina Polaroid
  • Mini-Challenge Prize: A R$5,000 cash tip
  • Main Challenge: Create a mermaid look made from unconventional materials
  • Runway Theme: Sereias do Atlântico (Mermaids of the Atlantic)
  • Challenge Winners: Hellena Malditta and Naza
  • Bottom Two: Aquarela and Melusine Sparkle
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Cheguei" by Ludmilla
  • Eliminated: Melusine Sparkle
  • Farewell Message: "♡ Sentimentos não sao fatos ♡ Sejam sempre luz ♡ Melusine ♡" ("♡ Feelings are not facts ♡ Always be the light ♡ Melusine ♡")
55"Glamazonia"
"Glamazônia"		27 September 2023 (2023-09-27)

For this week's mini-challenge, the queens will get into quick drag and decorate a drag wedding cake in five minutes. Betina Polaroid and Hellena Malditta win the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens will create a 30-second campaign with the theme "Você Não Está Só" (You Are Not Alone).

On the runway, category is Glamazônia (Glamazon). Miranda Lebrão, Organzza and Shannon Skarllet receive positive critiques, with Shannon Skarllet winning the challenge. Aquarela, Dallas de Vil and Rubi Ocean receive negative critiques, with Rubi Ocean being safe. Aquarela and Dallas de Vil lip-sync to "Vermelho" by Gloria Groove. Dallas de Vil wins the lip-sync and Aquarela sashays away.

  • Guest Judge: Esse Menino
  • Mini-Challenge: Get into quick drag and decorate a drag wedding cake in five minutes
  • Mini-Challenge Winners: Betina Polaroid and Hellena Malditta
  • Mini-Challenge Prize: A R$2,500 cash tip
  • Main Challenge: Create a 30-second campaign with the theme "Você Não Está Só" (You Are Not Alone)
  • Runway Theme: Glamazônia (Glamazon)
  • Challenge Winner: Shannon Skarllet
  • Bottom Two: Aquarela and Dallas de Vil
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Vermelho" by Gloria Groove
  • Eliminated: Aquarela
  • Farewell Message: "MA INJUSTIÇA FOI TOMADA! TINTAS SERÃO DERRAMADAS =( NAZA GANHA ESSA PALHAÇADA 🤡 OBRIGADA PELA IRMANDADE, MENINAS! ("AN INJUSTICE HAS BEEN DONE! INKS WILL BE SPILLED =( NAZA WIN THIS CLOWNERY 🤡 THANK YOU FOR THE SISTERHOOD, GIRLS!")
66"Snatch Game - Brasil Season 1"
"Snatch Game"		4 October 2023 (2023-10-04)

For this week's mini-challenge, the queens will do a Grávida de Taubaté inspired photoshoot. Miranda Lebrão wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens will play the Snatch Game. Bruna Braga and Dudu Bertholini star as the celebrity contestants. The cast consists of:

On the runway, category is Filhas de Carmen (Daughters of Carmen). Dallas de Vil, Hellena Malditta and Miranda Lebrão receive positive critiques, with Hellena Malditta winning the challenge. Naza, Rubi Ocean and Shannon Skarllet receive negative critiques, with Shannon Skarllet being safe. Naza and Rubi Ocean lip-sync to "Shine It On" by Wanessa Camargo. Naza wins the lip-sync and Rubi Ocean sashays away.

  • Guest Judge: Kéfera Buchmann
  • Mini-Challenge: Grávida de Taubaté inspired photoshoot
  • Mini-Challenge Winner: Miranda Lebrão
  • Mini-Challenge Prize: A R$5,000 cash tip
  • Main Challenge: Snatch Game
  • Runway Theme: Filhas de Carmen (Daughters of Carmen)
  • Challenge Winner: Hellena Malditta
  • Bottom Two: Naza and Rubi Ocean
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Shine It On" by Wanessa Camargo
  • Eliminated: Rubi Ocean
  • Farewell Message: "Cada uma de vocês é uma joia rara. Bjs, Rubi! Até logo" ("Each one of you is a rare jewel. Kisses, Rubi! See you later")
77"Brazil Loves Puppets!"
"O Brasil ama puppets!"		11 October 2023 (2023-10-11)

For this week's mini-challenge, the queens will have a bitchfest with puppets. Miranda Lebrão wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens will present two looks on the runway: Black and White.

On the runway, Betina Polaroid, Miranda Lebrão and Organzza receive positive critiques, with Miranda Lebrão winning the challenge. Dallas de Vil, Hellena Malditta and Shannon Skarllet receive negative critiques, with Hellena Malditta being safe. Dallas de Vil and Shannon Skarllet lip-sync to "Decadence Avec Elegance" by Deborah Blando. Shannon Skarllet wins the lip-sync and Dallas de Vil sashays away.

  • Guest Judge: Maria Casadevall
  • Mini-Challenge: Everybody Loves Puppets
  • Mini-Challenge Winner: Miranda Lebrão
  • Mini-Challenge Prize: A R$5,000 cash tip
  • Main Challenge: Present two looks on the runway
  • Runway Themes: Black and White
  • Challenge Winner: Miranda Lebrão
  • Bottom Two: Dallas de Vil and Shannon Skarllet
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Decadence Avec Elegance" by Deborah Blando
  • Eliminated: Dallas de Vil
  • Farewell Message: "Cada porta de saída também é uma porta de entrada." - Dilmãe. Somos todas estrelas! Ouçam com o coração, juntas somos revolução ☭☆ Até o futuro! ♡" ("Every exit door is also an entry door." - Dilmãe. We are all stars! Listen with your heart, together we are revolution ☭ ☆ See you in the future! ♡")
88"Brazilian Festivals Ball"
"Ball Extravaganza"		18 October 2023 (2023-10-18)

For this week's mini-challenge, the queens will pose as tourists in front of the Iguazu Falls. Shannon Skarllet wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens will present three looks for The Brazilian Festivals Ball: Maracatu, Festival de Parintins (Parintins Festival) and Bate-bola.

On the runway, Betina Polaroid, Organzza and Shannon Skarllet receive positive critiques, with Betina Polaroid winning the challenge. Hellena Malditta, Miranda Lebrão and Naza receive negative critiques, with Miranda Lebrão being safe. Hellena Malditta and Naza lip-sync to "Dois Trabalhos" by Donas. Hellena Malditta wins the lip-sync and Naza sashays away.

  • Guest Judge: Bruna Linzmeyer
  • Mini-Challenge: Photoshoot posing as tourists in front of the Iguazu Falls
  • Mini-Challenge Winner: Shannon Skarllet
  • Mini-Challenge Prize: A R$5,000 cash tip
  • Main Challenge: The Brazilian Festivals Ball
  • Runway Themes: Maracatu, Festival de Parintins (Parintins Festival) and Bate-bola
  • Challenge Winner: Betina Polaroid
  • Bottom Two: Hellena Malditta and Naza
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Dois Trabalhos" by Donas
  • Eliminated: Naza
  • Farewell Message:
99"Drag Shade Brazil"
"Drag Shade Brasil"		25 October 2023 (2023-10-25)

For this week's mini-challenge, the queens will do a makeup look of an assigned animal without mirrors. Shannon Skarllet wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens will perform a roast of the judges and fellow queens.

On the runway, category is Glitter Glam. Betina Polaroid and Miranda Lebrão receive positive critiques, with Betina Polaroid winning the challenge. Hellena Malditta, Organzza and Shannon Skarllet receive negative critiques, with Hellena Malditta being safe. Organzza and Shannon Skarllet lip-sync to "Festa" by Ivete Sangalo. Both queens win the lip-sync and no one goes home.

  • Guest Judge: Júnior Chicó
  • Mini-Challenge: Do a makeup look of an assigned animal without mirrors
  • Mini-Challenge Winner: Shannon Skarllet
  • Mini-Challenge Prize: A R$5,000 cash tip
  • Main Challenge: Perform a roast of the judges and fellow queens
  • Runway Theme: Glitter Glam
  • Challenge Winner: Betina Polaroid
  • Bottom Two: Organzza and Shannon Skarllet
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Festa" by Ivete Sangalo
  • Eliminated: None

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  14. "Frenemies". Drag Race Brazil. Season 1. Episode 2. 6 September 2023. MTV / Paramount+ / WOW Presents Plus.
  15. "Tupiniquees". Drag Race Brazil. Season 1. Episode 3. 13 September 2023. MTV / Paramount+ / WOW Presents Plus.
  16. "Atlantic Mermaids". Drag Race Brazil. Season 1. Episode 4. 20 September 2023. MTV / Paramount+ / WOW Presents Plus.
  17. "Glamazonia". Drag Race Brazil. Season 1. Episode 5. 27 September 2023. MTV / Paramount+ / WOW Presents Plus.
  18. "Snatch Game". Drag Race Brazil. Season 1. Episode 6. 4 October 2023. MTV / Paramount+ / WOW Presents Plus.
  19. "Brazil Loves Puppets!". Drag Race Brasil. Season 1. Episode 7. 11 October 2023. MTV / Paramount+ / WOW Presents Plus.
  20. "Brazilian Festivals Ball". Drag Race Brasil. Season 1. Episode 8. 18 October 2023. MTV / Paramount+ / WOW Presents Plus.
  21. "Drag Shade Brazil". Drag Race Brasil. Season 1. Episode 9. 25 October 2023. MTV / Paramount+ / WOW Presents Plus.
  22. "TBA". Drag Race Brasil. Season 1. Episode 10. 1 November 2023. MTV / Paramount+ / WOW Presents Plus.
  23. "What's Up, Lindas!". Drag Race Brazil. Season 1. Episode 1. 30 August 2023. MTV / Paramount+ / WOW Presents Plus.
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