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Gala Varo is a Mexican drag performer and one of the contestants on the first season of Drag Race México.

On July 15, 2024, it was announced that Gala would return to compete on the first season of RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars.[5]

About

Drag Race México Season 1

The dangerous lady, queen of air, fire and heart. Originally from Morelia, Michoacán, Gala Varo has more than 15 years of experience as a performer in Mexico and five years since she first made her appearance in the drag world.[6]

RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars Season 1

Gala Varo from Morelia, Mexico, has over 15 years of performing experience, most recently finishing in the top four during her season. Originally a model, acrobat and dancer, Gala later became a full-time drag performer. Inspired by artists like Salvador Dali, she is ready to represent Latin America on the global stage.[7]

Drag Name Origin

The name Gala comes from the wife of Salvador Dalí, Gala Dalí, while Varo comes from the Spanish artist, Remedios Varo. Gala Varo considers both of them as important inspirations for her character.[8]

Track Records

Gala Varo
Seasons Competed: México Season 1 Global All Stars
Season 1
Ranking: 2nd/3rd/4th Place
(Runner-Up)
8th Place
Maxi Challenges Won: 1 (Ep. 5) 0
Top 2 Placements: 1 (Ep. 8) 0
Mini Challenges Won: 0 1 (Ep. 7)
Times as Team Captain: 0 0
Times in Bottom Two: 2 (Eps. 6, 9) 3 (Eps. 5, 6, 7)
Episode Eliminated: Episode 12 Episode 7

Memorable Quotes

Drag Race México Season 1

  • "Guarden todos sus carteras, porque Gala Varo ya llegó a robarse el show." (entrance quote)
  • "Soy la dama peligrosa, reina del aire, reina del fuego, y de tu corazón. La de la cara marchita y la tanga chiquita."
  • "Se me salió un huevo, pero eso no me detiene. Huevos tengo y talento me sobra." (during the Piñata Photoshoot)
  • "En Michoacán tenemos el Santuario de la Mariposa Monarca donde llegan las mariposas en esta etapa reproductiva, como yo, que siempre ando en etapa reproductiva."
  • "Me daba mucho miedo este reto porque, precisamente, la costura no es lo mío. Yo por eso prefiero salir encuerada de vez en cuando."

RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars Season 1

  • "I am la dama peligrosa."
  • "Nehellenia, you are such a good actress. You played really good at victim role." (to Nehellenia in the Reading Challenge)
  • "Vanity Vain, just like IKEA, it's giving basic." (to Vanity Vain in the Reading Challenge)

Trivia

Gallery

Drag Race México Season 1

Drag Race México Season 1 Looks

Drag Race México Season 2

Drag Race México Season 2 Looks

RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars Season 1

RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars Season 1 Looks

Filmography

TV

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2023 Drag Race México (Season 1) Self Contestant (Placed 2nd/3rd/4th) [20]
2024 RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars (Season 1) Self Contestant (Placed 8th) [5]

External Links

References

  1. (ESPost by Gala_Varo | X — February 20, 2024
  2. (ESPost by Gala_Varo | X — April 1, 2021
  3. (ESJesús Meza: el científico drag frente al espejo | Gaceta — June 28, 2021
  4. File:GalaVaroConfessionalLook.jpg | RuPaul's Drag Race Wiki — June 22, 2023
  5. 5.0 5.1 RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars cast announced, Alyssa Edwards returns with international all-star queens | Entertainment Weekly — July 15, 2024
  6. Meet the Drag Race Mexico cast of queens joining hosts Valentina and Lolita Banana | Entertainment Weekly — May 24, 2023
  7. RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars cast announced, Alyssa Edwards returns with international all-star queens | Entertainment Weekly — July 15, 2024
  8. (ESEntrevista Diversi-drag con Gala Varo | YouTube — June 28, 2021
  9. (ESPost by redrabbitduoo | Facebook — January 9, 2020
  10. 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 (ESDRAGPOOL BLACK PEARL FT GALA VARO | YouTube — July 9, 2023
  11. (ESLA MÁS DRAGA 2 Capítulo 01 "LA MÁS TÍPICA” | YouTube — April 30, 2019
  12. (ESPost by tvnotasdrag | Instagram — June 11, 2023
  13. Post by aviescmx | Instagram — June 22, 2023
  14. Post by aviescmx | Instagram — June 22, 2023
  15. Post by aviescmx | Instagram — July 20, 2023
  16. Post by aviescmx | Instagram — August 18, 2023
  17. Post by aviescmx | Instagram — September 7, 2023
  18. (ESFile:GalaEntranceSS.jpg | RuPaul's Drag Race Wiki — June 23, 2023
  19. (ESSegundas Oportunidades Ft. Gala Varo | EP13 T2 | YouTube — July 17, 2024
  20. (ESMeet The Queens (Oficial) - Drag Race México - Paramount+ | YouTube — May 24, 2023

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