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Drag Race España season 1

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Drag Race España
Season 1
Promotional poster for season one
Hosted bySupremme de Luxe
Judges
No. of contestants10
WinnerCarmen Farala
Runners-up
Miss CongenialityPupi Poisson
No. of episodes9
Release
Original networkATRESplayer Premium (Spain)
WOW Presents Plus (International)
Original release30 May (2021-05-30) –
25 July 2021 (2021-07-25)
Season chronology
Next →
Season 2
List of episodes

The first season of Drag Race España premiered on 30 May[1] and concluded on 25 July 2021. The competition was broadcast on ATRESplayer Premium in Spain and on WOW Presents Plus internationally. The competition saw ten Spanish drag queens compete for the title of the "Spain's First Drag Superstar", and a cash prize of €30,000.

The cast was officially revealed through social media on 5 May 2021.[2] The winner of the first season was Carmen Farala, with Killer Queen and Sagittaria ending as runners-up. On 1 August 2021, an extra episode aired, where the three finalists watch the grand finale for the first time and react to finding out the winner. The special episode was hosted by television presenter Jonathan Ruiz.[3]

Contestants

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

Contestants of Drag Race España season 1 and their backgrounds
Contestant Age Hometown Outcome
Carmen Farala 31 Seville, Andalusia Winner
Killer Queen 31 Madrid, Community of Madrid Runners-up
Sagittaria 22 Barcelona, Catalonia
Pupi Poisson 38 Madrid, Community of Madrid 4th place[a]
Dovima Nurmi 24 Barcelona, Catalonia 5th place
Hugáceo Crujiente 25 Valencia, Valencian Community 6th place
Arantxa Castilla-La Mancha 23 Badajoz, Extremadura 7th place
Inti 20 La Paz, Bolivia 8th place[b]
Drag Vulcano 30 Las Palmas, Canary Islands 9th place
The Macarena 29 Cádiz, Andalusia 10th place
Notes
  1. ^ Pupi Poisson was voted Miss Congeniality by fellow contestants.
  2. ^ Inti quit the competition during Untucked.

Contestant progress

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Legend:

  Carmen Farala won Drag Race España season 1.
  Killer Queen and Sagittaria were the runners-up.
  Pupi Poisson was voted Miss Congeniality (Miss C) by fellow contestants.
  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.
  QUIT indicates that Inti quit the competition.
  Guest indicates that the contestant returned as a guest.
Progress of contestants including placements in each episode
Contestant Episode
1[4] 2[5] 3[6] 4[7] 5[8] 6[9] 7[10] 8[11] 9[12]
Carmen Farala SAFE WIN SAFE SAFE SAFE WIN WIN Guest Winner
Killer Queen SAFE SAFE SAFE WIN BTM SAFE BTM Guest Runner-up
Sagittaria SAFE SAFE WIN SAFE SAFE BTM BTM Guest Runner-up
Pupi Poisson SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE WIN SAFE ELIM Miss C Guest
Dovima Nurmi BTM SAFE BTM SAFE SAFE ELIM Guest Guest
Hugáceo Crujiente WIN SAFE SAFE BTM ELIM Guest Guest
Arantxa Castilla-La Mancha SAFE BTM SAFE ELIM Guest Guest
Inti SAFE SAFE QUIT Guest Guest
Drag Vulcano SAFE ELIM Guest Guest
The Macarena ELIM Guest Guest

Lip syncs

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Legend:

  The contestant won the Lip Sync for the Crown and was declared the winner of the season.
  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
1[4] Dovima Nurmi vs. The Macarena "Sobreviviré"
(Mónica Naranjo)
The Macarena
2[5] Arantxa Castilla-La Mancha vs. Drag Vulcano "Veneno pa tu piel [es]"
(La Veneno)
Drag Vulcano
3[6] Dovima Nurmi "Mocatriz"
(Ojete Calor [es])
None[a]
4[7] Arantxa Castilla-La Mancha vs. Hugáceo Crujiente "Pussy"
(Bad Gyal)
Arantxa Castilla-La Mancha
5[8] Hugáceo Crujiente vs. Killer Queen "Espectacular"
(Fangoria)
Hugáceo Crujiente
6[9] Dovima Nurmi vs. Sagittaria "Aute Cuture"
(Rosalía)
Dovima Nurmi
7[10] Killer Queen vs. Pupi Poisson vs. Sagittaria "Cuando tú vas [es]"
(Chenoa)
Pupi Poisson
Episode Final contestants Song Winner
9[12] Carmen Farala vs. Killer Queen vs. Sagittaria "La gata bajo la lluvia"
(Rocío Dúrcal)
Carmen Farala
Notes
  1. ^ Inti, who was up for elimination and supposed to lip-sync, quit the competition before going on stage.

Guest judges

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Listed in chronological order:

Special guests

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

Episode 4

Episode 6

Episode 8

Episode 9

Episodes

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No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleOriginal air date
11"¡Bienvenidas a España!"
"Bienvenidas Reinas"
May 30, 2021 (2021-05-30)

Ten queens enter the workroom. For the first mini-challenge, the queens do a photoshoot while riding a mechanical bull. Carmen Farala wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens create a look made out of rummage sale items.

On the runway, category is De Mercadillo (From the Flea Market). Carmen Farala, Hugáceo Crujiente and Sagittaria receive positive critiques, with Hugáceo Crujiente winning the challenge. Dovima Nurmi, Pupi Poisson and The Macarena receive negative critiques, with Pupi Poisson being safe. Dovima Nurmi and The Macarena lip-sync to "Sobreviviré [es]" by Mónica Naranjo. Dovima Nurmi wins the lip-sync and The Macarena is the first queen to sashay away.

  • Guest Judge: Jon Kortajarena
  • Mini-Challenge: Photoshoot while riding a mechanical bull
  • Mini-Challenge Winner: Carmen Farala
  • Main Challenge: Create a look made out of rummage sale items
  • Runway Theme: De Mercadillo (From the Flea Market)
  • Challenge Winner: Hugáceo Crujiente
  • Bottom Two: Dovima Nurmi and The Macarena
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Sobreviviré [es]" by Mónica Naranjo
  • Eliminated: The Macarena
  • Farewell Message: "Recordad todo Lo que os he dicho Sois unas estrellas TODAS DALE A TU CUERPO ALEGRIA. the MACARENA" ("Remember everything I have told you. You are stars EVERYONE GIVE YOUR BODY JOY. the MACARENA")
22"Divas"June 6, 2021 (2021-06-06)

For this week's mini-challenge, the queens have to unscramble the letters shown by the pit crew to find the hidden word. Pupi Poisson wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens write, record, and perform verses to "Divas".

  • Team Las Cinco y Cuarto (The Quarter Past Five) - Arantxa Castilla La Mancha, Dovima Nurmi, Inti and Pupi Poisson
  • Team Las Metal Donnas (The Metal Donnas) - Carmen Farala, Hugáceo Crujiente, Killer Queen and Sagittaria

On the runway, category is Tributo a La Veneno (Tribute to La Veneno). Carmen Farala and Pupi Poisson receive positive critiques, with Carmen Farala winning the challenge. Arantxa Castilla La Mancha, Drag Vulcano and Inti receive negative critiques, with Inti being safe. Arantxa Castilla La Mancha and Drag Vulcano lip-sync to "Veneno pa tu piel [es]" by La Veneno. Arantxa Castilla La Mancha wins the lip-sync and Drag Vulcano sashays away.

  • Guest Judge: Paca la Piraña
  • Mini-Challenge: Unscramble the letters shown by the pit crew to find the hidden word
  • Mini-Challenge Winner: Pupi Poisson
  • Main Challenge: Write, record, and perform verses to "Divas"
  • Runway Theme: Tributo a La Veneno (Tribute to La Veneno)
  • Challenge Winner: Carmen Farala
  • Bottom Two: Arantxa Castilla La Mancha and Drag Vulcano
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Veneno pa tu piel [es]" by La Veneno
  • Eliminated: Drag Vulcano
  • Farewell Message: "♡ JAMAS APAGUEN SU LLAMA 💋 VULKI" ("♡ NEVER PUT OUT YOUR FLAME 💋 VULKI")
33"Mocatriz"June 13, 2021 (2021-06-13)

For this week's mini-challenge, the queens create a quick drag character to play football. Killer Queen wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens pair up and act as influencers for a themed magazine.

  • Abuela (Granny) - Arantxa Castilla La Mancha and Killer Queen
  • Chunga (Ratchet) - Hugáceo Crujiente and Pupi Poisson
  • Glamurosa (Glamorous) - Carmen Farala and Dovima Nurmi
  • Pilingui (Hooker) - Inti and Sagittaria

On the runway, category is Mis Raíces (My Roots). Pupi Poisson and Sagittaria receive positive critiques, with Sagittaria winning the challenge. Dovima Nurmi and Inti receive negative critiques, and are announced as the bottom two. Backstage during Untucked, Inti decides to leave the competition, due to her getting negative critiques. Back on stage, Dovima Nurmi is asked to lip-sync alone to "Mocatriz" by Ojete Calor, with no further elimination.

  • Guest Judge: Carlos Areces
  • Mini-Challenge: Create a quick drag character to play football
  • Mini-Challenge Winner: Killer Queen
  • Main Challenge: In pairs, act as influencers for a themed magazine
  • Runway Theme: Mis Raíces (My Roots)
  • Challenge Winner: Sagittaria
  • Bottom Two: Dovima Nurmi and Inti
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Mocatriz" by Ojete Calor
  • Quit: Inti
44"Snatch Game - España Season 1"
"Snatch Game"
June 20, 2021 (2021-06-20)

For this week's mini-challenge, the queens read each other to filth. Pupi Poisson wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens play the Snatch Game. Kika Lorace [es] and Samantha Hudson star as the celebrity contestants. The cast consisted of:

On the runway, categories are Choni de Barrio (Trashy Chick), Ejecutiva Agressiva (Aggressive Executive) and Jet-Set Marbellí (Marbella Jet-Set). Killer Queen, Pupi Poisson and Sagittaria receive positive critiques, with Killer Queen winning the challenge. Arantxa Castilla La Mancha, Carmen Farala and Hugáceo Crujiente receive negative critiques, with Carmen Farala being safe. Arantxa Castilla La Mancha and Hugáceo Crujiente lip-sync to "Pussy" by Bad Gyal. Hugáceo Crujiente wins the lip-sync and Arantxa Castilla La Mancha sashays away.

  • Guest Judge: Bad Gyal
  • Mini-Challenge: Reading Is Fundamental
  • Mini-Challenge Winner: Pupi Poisson
  • Mini-Challenge Prize: A pack of underwear and swimsuits courtesy of Addicted.
  • Main Challenge: Snatch Game
  • Runway Themes: Choni de Barrio (Trashy Chick), Ejecutiva Agressiva (Aggressive Executive) and Jet-Set Marbellí (Marbella Jet-Set)
  • Challenge Winner: Killer Queen
  • Bottom Two: Arantxa Castilla La Mancha and Hugáceo Crujiente
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Pussy" by Bad Gyal
  • Eliminated: Arantxa Castilla La Mancha
  • Farewell Message: "ESTO LO LIMPIAIS VOSOTRAS, ESTRELLAS ARANTXA CASTILLA LA MANCHA" ("YOU CLEAN THIS UP, STARS ARANTXA CASTILLA LA MANCHA")
55"The Art of Drag"
"Básica o cínica"
27 June 2021 (2021-06-27)

For this week's mini-challenge, the queens pair up and stomp grapes to make the most juice. Carmen Farala and Pupi Poisson win the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens act in a drag version of the series Física o Química called "Básica o Cínica".

  • Carmen Farala plays Mari Fer
  • Dovima Nurmi plays Olanda
  • Hugáceo Crujiente plays Orka
  • Killer Queen plays Cabana
  • Pupi Poisson plays Lolimpia Díaz
  • Sagittaria plays Pabla

On the runway, category is Arte Español: Eleganza Extravaganza (Spanish Art: Eleganza Extravaganza). Carmen Farala and Pupi Poisson receive positive critiques, with Pupi Poisson winning the challenge. Hugáceo Crujiente and Killer Queen receive negative critiques, and are announced as the bottom two. They lip-sync to "Espectacular" by Fangoria. Killer Queen wins the lip-sync and Hugáceo Crujiente sashays away.

  • Guest Judge: Alaska
  • Mini-Challenge: In pairs, stomp grapes and make the most juice
  • Mini-Challenge Winners: Carmen Farala and Pupi Poisson
  • Main Challenge: Act in a drag version of the series Física o Química called "Básica o Cínica"
  • Runway Theme: Arte Español: Eleganza Extravaganza (Spanish Art: Eleganza Extravaganza)
  • Challenge Winner: Pupi Poisson
  • Bottom Two: Hugáceo Crujiente and Killer Queen
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Espectacular" by Fangoria
  • Eliminated: Hugáceo Crujiente
  • Farewell Message: "SI NO ME ENTENDÉIS, ¡IRSE! HUGÁCEO CRUJIENTE" ("IF YOU DON'T GET ME, GET OUT! HUGÁCEO CRUJIENTE")
66"Drags de la Comedia"July 4, 2021 (2021-07-04)

For this week's mini-challenge, the queens have a bitchfest with puppets. Carmen Farala wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens perform a roast of the judges.

On the runway, category is La Noche de las Mil Rosalía's (Night of a Thousand Rosalía's). Carmen Farala and Killer Queen receive positive critiques, with Carmen Farala winning the challenge. Dovima Nurmi, Pupi Poisson and Sagittaria receive negative critiques, with Pupi Poisson being safe. Dovima Nurmi and Sagittaria lip-sync to "Aute Cuture" by Rosalía. Sagittaria wins the lip-sync and Dovima Nurmi sashays away.

  • Guest Judge: Susi Caramelo [es]
  • Mini-Challenge: Everybody Loves Puppets
  • Mini-Challenge Winner: Carmen Farala
  • Mini-Challenge Prize: A gift card to use in Ribes & Casals shops
  • Main Challenge: Perform a roast of the judges
  • Runway Theme: La Noche de las Mil Rosalía's (Night of a Thousand Rosalía's)
  • Challenge Winner: Carmen Farala
  • Bottom Two: Dovima Nurmi and Sagittaria
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Aute Cuture" by Rosalía
  • Eliminated: Dovima Nurmi
  • Farewell Message: "OS AMO ZORRAS CARMEN LA CORONA ES TUYA! ♡" ("I LOVE YOU BITCHES CARMEN THE CROWN IS YOURS! ♡")
77"Final Four"
"Titanes del drag"
July 11, 2021 (2021-07-11)

For this week's mini-challenge, the queens apply makeup without mirrors. Carmen Farala wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens makeover rugby players from the LGBTI+ inclusive club Madrid Titanes.

On the runway, category is Furia de Titanas (Fury of the Titans). Carmen Farala wins the challenge. Killer Queen, Pupi Poisson and Sagittaria are announced as the bottom three. They lip-sync to "Cuando tú vas [es]" by Chenoa. Killer Queen and Sagittaria win the lip-sync and Pupi Poisson sashays away.

  • Guest Judge: Envy Peru
  • Mini-Challenge: Apply makeup without mirrors
  • Mini-Challenge Winner: Carmen Farala
  • Main Challenge: Makeover rugby players from the LGBTI+ inclusive club Madrid Titanes
  • Runway Theme: Furia de Titanas (Fury of the Titans)
  • Challenge Winner: Carmen Farala
  • Challenge Prize: Two-night stay, dinner and spa treatments for 2 at W Barcelona, for both the contestant and their makeover partner
  • Bottom Three: Killer Queen, Pupi Poisson and Sagittaria
  • Lip-Sync Song: "Cuando tú vas [es]" by Chenoa
  • Eliminated: Pupi Poisson
  • Farewell Message: "TODAS SOIS GANADORAS SED FELICES (PUPI POISSON)" ("YOU ARE ALL WINNERS BE HAPPY (PUPI POISSON)")
88"The Reunion"
"El reencuentro"
July 18, 2021 (2021-07-18)

The queens all return for the reunion. Discussions include, unseen footage of Drag Vulcano telling her teammates to stop joking around during rehearsal, Inti's decision to quit, Dovima Nurmi and Sagittaria's friendship and Dovima Nurmi refusing to lip-sync. It is then announced that Pupi Poisson is awarded this season's Miss Congeniality.

  • Miss Congeniality: Pupi Poisson
  • Miss Congeniality Prize: A cash prize of €3,000
99"Grand Finale"
"La gran final"
25 July 2021 (2021-07-25)

For the final challenge of the season, the queens perform a dance routine and lip-sync to RuPaul's song "U Wear It Well".

On the runway, category is Mi Mejor Look Drag (My Best Drag Look). The eliminated queens all return to the runway. The three finalists are told that they will be lip-syncing to "La Gata Bajo la Lluvia" by Rocío Dúrcal. It is announced that Carmen Farala is the winner, leaving Killer Queen and Sagittaria as the runners-up.

  • Main Challenge: Perform a dance routine and lip-sync to RuPaul's song "U Wear It Well"
  • Runway Theme: Mi Mejor Look Drag (My Best Drag Look)
  • Lip-Sync Song: "La Gata Bajo la Lluvia" by Rocío Dúrcal
  • Runners-up: Killer Queen and Sagittaria
  • Winner of Drag Race España Season One: Carmen Farala
--"Reaction from the Queen: España Season 1"
"La coronación"
1 August 2021 (2021-08-01)
The three finalists all return to watch the premiere of the season finale.

References

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  1. ^ "Drag Race España: la lista de las 10 'reinas' concursantes del estreno en Atresplayer Premium". eldiario.es (in European Spanish). 26 April 2021. Archived from the original on 28 April 2021. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
  2. ^ Nolfi, Joey (5 May 2021). "RuPaul's Drag Race España cast, premiere date revealed: Buenos días, divas!". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on 8 May 2021. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
  3. ^ "'Drag Race España' emite este domingo 'La coronación' en ATRESplayer PREMIUM". premium.atresplayer.com (in European Spanish). 28 July 2021. Archived from the original on 1 August 2021. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
  4. ^ a b "¡Bienvenidas a España!". Drag Race España. Season 1. Episode 1. 30 May 2021. Atresplayer Premium / WOW Presents Plus.
  5. ^ a b "Divas". Drag Race España. Season 1. Episode 2. 6 June 2021. Atresplayer Premium / WOW Presents Plus.
  6. ^ a b "Mocatriz". Drag Race España. Season 1. Episode 3. 13 June 2021. Atresplayer Premium / WOW Presents Plus.
  7. ^ a b "Snatch Game". Drag Race España. Season 1. Episode 4. 20 June 2021. Atresplayer Premium / WOW Presents Plus.
  8. ^ a b "The Art of Drag". Drag Race España. Season 1. Episode 5. 27 June 2021. Atresplayer Premium / WOW Presents Plus.
  9. ^ a b "Drags de la Comedia". Drag Race España. Season 1. Episode 6. 4 July 2021. Atresplayer Premium / WOW Presents Plus.
  10. ^ a b "Final Four". Drag Race España. Season 1. Episode 7. 11 July 2021. Atresplayer Premium / WOW Presents Plus.
  11. ^ "The Reunion". Drag Race España. Season 1. Episode 8. 18 July 2021. Atresplayer Premium / WOW Presents Plus.
  12. ^ a b "Grand Finale". Drag Race España. Season 1. Episode 9. 25 July 2021. Atresplayer Premium / WOW Presents Plus.