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‘Drag Race Brasil’ is finally here!
Rumors and speculation about Drag Race Brasil have been circulating in the fandom for about a decade. But the series is now officially happening, and fans couldn’t be more delighted!
As previously announced, the Brazilian version of RuPaul’s Drag Race will be hosted by Grag Queen, who won the first season of Paramount+’s Queen of the Universe. The other main judges joining Grag on the panel are Dudu Bertholini (creative director and stylist) and Bruna Braga (writer and comedian).
Now, we’re also getting to know the 12 queens competing for the title of Brazil’s Next Drag Superstar on the show. The cast of Drag Race Brasil season one includes Aquarela, Betina Polaroid, Dallas de Vil, Diva More, Hellena Malditta, Melusine Sparkle, Miranda Lebrão, Naza, Organzza, Rubi Ocean, Shannon Skarllet, and Tristan Soledade.
Scroll through to meet the queens competing in the first season of Drag Race Brasil, which premieres August 30 on WOW Presents Plus.
Aquarela
World of Wonder
Instagram: @aquarelaz
City: Belo Horizonte, MG
Aquarela is a drag queen from Minas Gerais who seeks to deliver versatility in her montages and performances. Due to an exaggerated look, Aquarela is seen as a "gourmet clown," a trait apparent through stunning makeup and an unpredictable personality.
Betina Polaroid
World of Wonder
Instagram: @betinapolaroid
City: Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Flash and pose! A photographer, Betina Polaroid has now come out from behind the camera to throw herself on stage and screen as a drag queen, decked out in vintage and rock star print.
Dallas de Vil
World of Wonder
Instagram: @dallas.devil
City: Campinas, SP
Dallas is a pop DJ who teleports any dance floor into the future. This multi-talented artist is a progressive activist and believes in entertainment as a platform for revolution.
Diva More
World of Wonder
Instagram: @diva.more
City: Jaquirana Serra Gaucha, RS
Diva More is defined by beauty, fashion, and a lot of clowning! She lives in a fantasy and is the queen of the green screen.
Hellena Malditta
World of Wonder
Instagram: @hellenamalditta
City: São Gonçalo, RJ
Hellena is a versatile queen with an acidic sense of humor and a unique elegance that transitions between beauty and monstrosity.
Melusine Sparkle
World of Wonder
Instagram: @melusinesparkle
City: São José do Rio Preto, SP
Melusine Sparkle is a drag performer who explores art in a playful and unique way, transporting all who watch her to the fantasy world in which she lives.
Miranda Lebrão
World of Wonder
Instagram: @miranda_lebrao
City: Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Miranda Lebrão is a visual artist from Rio de Janeiro, defined by debauchery, drama, and the infinite capacity of transformism.
Naza
World of Wonder
Instagram: @uiuinaza
City: Monte Santo de Minas, MG
Naza is a combination of authenticity, boldness, and, of course, a touch of trouble. She’s a fun girl that’s full of enthusiasm, but when the conversation turns serious, she never holds back. Turn on the turbo mode, because whoever is too slow will be left behind.
Organzza
World of Wonder
Instagram: @organzza
City: Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Drag performer and visual artist, Organzza mixes Afrofuturism with Carnival. Organzza is inspired by the artistic expressions of a child who plays while making art.
Rubi Ocean
World of Wonder
Instagram: @rubi.ocean
City: Brasilia, DF
Rubi is a drag queen passionate about fashion and sewing. Their experiences in the artistic scene of the Brazilian cerrado reverberate in an authentic and meaning-laden expression!
Shannon Skarllet
World of Wonder
Instagram: @shannonskarllet
City: Rio de Janeiro, RJ
She exudes beauty! Shannon Skarllet is a visual artist who mixes beauty, dancing, and a lot of drama. Make no mistake, she has what it takes to win you over.
Tristan Soledade
World of Wonder
Instagram: @tristansoledade
City: Belém, PA
Daughter of the darkness of the north, Tristan Soledade is part of the Thematic Art Movement and uses drag art to expose the insurgencies of the LGBTQ+ community in the northern part of the country.
