Hellena Malditta, formerly spelled as Helena Maldita,[2] is a Brazilian drag performer and one of the contestants on the first season of Drag Race Brasil.
About[]
Drag Race Brasil Season 1[]
Hellena is a versatile queen with an acidic sense of humor and a unique elegance that transitions between beauty and monstrosity.[5]
Drag Name Origin[]
Hellena means "shining light", and was chosen both because she is a Leo and thought it was pretty. Malditta comes from Chico Buarque's song "Geni e o Zepelim".[2]
Track Records[]
| Seasons Competed: | Brasil Season 1 |
|---|---|
| Ranking: | 2nd-4th Place (Runner-Up) |
| Maxi Challenges Won: | 2 (Eps. 4, 6) |
| Mini Challenges Won: | 1 (Ep. 5) |
| Times as Team Captain: | 0 |
| Times in Bottom Two: | 1 (Ep. 8) |
| Episode Eliminated: | Episode 12 |
Memorable Quotes[]
Drag Race Brasil Season 1[]
- "Sou Hellena Malditta e eu vim arrasar nessa competição, mostrar que eu sou realmente uma maldita malditona." (Meet the Queens)
- "A gente sabe que bicha bonita é bicha odiada, mas se você tiver a oportunidade de me conhecer, vai ver que eu sou muito legal e humilde, dou um biscoito, uma coisa." (Meet the Queens)
- "Eu não quero competir com feia, quero ter uma competição nivelada, então tô sempre ali dando uma ajuda para saber se elas vão estar num bom nível na passarela." (Meet the Queens)
- "A cobrança é grande, as gays são chatas e a gente não pode deixar pouco nessa competição." (Meet the Queens)
- "Se alguma moninha debochada vier falar alguma coisa para mim, eu aceito críticas, mas não fico calada." (Meet the Queens)
- "Eu sou a próxima drag superstar brasileira porque eu sou mil e uma, mas eu nunca deixo de ser maldita." (Meet the Queens)
- "É babado, confusão e gritaria, porque eu cheguei, a mais Malditta da Bahia!" (entrance quote)
- "Olha só, garoto, já vai escurecer, esse é meu momento, eu vou fazer acontecer. Sou Hellena Malditta, felina mais bonita, mas fico ainda mais sugando a sua... ai! Vou te fazer ferver no azeite de dendê, não sei se vai aguentar, você é minha tara!" (verse in "Madrugatas")
Trivia[]
- Hellena Malditta was born in São Gonçalo, in the state of Rio de Janeiro. She moved to Juazeiro, Bahia, at the age of 2, and later to Salvador when she was 9.[3]
- Her promo look was inspired by Cuca, a character from the Brazilian folklore. The look was previously worn by Brazilian influencer Mari Gonzalez.[6]
- Some of her inspirations to start doing drag were Adore Delano, Violet Chachki, and Miss Fame.[7]
- Hellena once considered moving to Spain in order to compete on Drag Race España, despite not speaking Spanish.[7]
- Hellena designed some of the outfits Vania Vainilla wore on Drag Race España Season 3, including her promo,[8] entrance,[9] colores,[10] mi peor yo,[11] and peluca palooza[12] looks.
- Her entrance look was inspired by Ra'Jah O'Hara's entrance for Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs The World.[13]
- Hellena is HIV positive, and she started doing drag as a relief valve from the diagnosis.[14]
- The headpiece she wore for her Glamazônia was lent to Hellena by Tristan Soledade.[15]
- Her Festival de Parintins look was also Tristan's, while her Maracatu outfit was originally from Melusine Sparkle.[16][17] Later, she clarified that she only brought her Bate-bola outfit because, after looking at the list of possible runways, thought she had to choose to present only one of the categories of the triple runway, not all of them.[18]
Gallery[]
Drag Race Brasil Season 1[]
Mini Promo
Promo Poster
Promo Poster
Mug Promo
Maternidade Drag Race Brasil Photoshoot
Cataratas do Iguachuca Photoshoot
#TeamHellena Promo
#TeamHellena Poster
#TeamHellena Poster
Drag Race Brasil Season 1 Looks[]
Promo Look
Premiere Look
Confessional Look
Entrance Look
Madrugatas Look
Minhas Raízes Look – Juazeiro
Miss Drag Race Brasil Look – Miss Cecebola
As Chuteiras de Trovão Look - Blonde Babalu
Top Model Tupiniqueen Look – Adriana Lima (São Paulo Fashion Week 2002)
Sereias do Atlântico Look
Você Não Está Só Look
Glamazônia Look
Snatch Game Look – Narcisa Tamborindeguy
Filhas de Carmen Look
White Look
Black Look
Maracatu Look
Festival de Parintins Look
Bate-bola Look
Drag Shade Brasil Look
Glitter Glam Look
Carnaval Makeover Look – with Afrika Veneno
Reunion Look
Party Everyday Performance Look
Meu Melhor Look Drag Look
Finale Live Look
Videos[]
Hellena Malditta - Drag Race Brasil
Dica da Queen - Hellena Malditta
Filmography[]
TV[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Drag Race Brasil (Season 1) | Self | Contestant (Placed 2nd-4th) | [5] |
Web Series[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Grag Hearts Drag | Self | [19] |
Discography[]
Appearances/Features[]
| Year | Title | Artwork | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | "Madrugatas" | 
|
as Hot Girls |
External Links[]
References[]
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| Winner | Organzza |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd, 3rd & 4th: Betina Polaroid, Hellena Malditta & Miranda Lebrão |
| Other Contestants | 5th: Shannon Skarllet • 6th: Naza • 7th: Dallas de Vil • 8th: Rubi Ocean • 9th: Aquarela (Miss Simpatia) • 10th: Melusine Sparkle • 11th: Tristan Soledade • 12th: Diva More |
| Host | Grag Queen |
| Judges | Bruna Braga • Dudu Bertholini • Grag Queen |
| Pit Crew | Alex Burán • Richard Kuellar |