Jota Carajota is stage name of Juan José,[1] a drag performer and one of the contestants of the second season of Drag Race España.
Drag Name Origin
Jota comes from her real name, Juan José.[7] Also, "jota" is the name of the letter J in Spanish. Carajota might come from "carajote", a word used colloquially in Andalusia meaning "idiot", slightly changed to rhyme with Jota.
Track Record(s)
| Seasons Competed: | España Season 2 |
|---|---|
| Ranking: | 9th Place |
| Maxi Challenges Won: | 0 |
| Mini Challenges Won: | 0 |
| Times as Team Captain: | 0 |
| Times in Bottom Two: | 2 (Eps. 3, 4) |
| Episode Eliminated: | Episode 4 |
Memorable Quotes
Drag Race España Season 2
- "Porque tú lo que quieres es que me coma el tigre, que me coma el tigre, que me coma el tigre, pero en este concurso el tigre me lo como yo."[8] (entrance quote)
- "Abuela, ve calentando el puchero que me voy pa' casa, cariño. Gracias. Pero Iñigo, el pendiente no lo quiero perder, que mi dinerito me ha costado. No quiero perderlo."[9] (exit quote)
Farewell Message
"❤️ME COMIÓ EL TIGRE. Que no os coma a ustede. 💋❤️"[9]
Trivia
- Being 18 at time of contest, Jota Carajota is currently the youngest contestant of the Drag Race franchise.[3]
- She is the second contestant to be 18 at the time of competing after Morrigan of Drag Race Thailand Season 1.
- Jota Carajota is the first contestant of Romani descent to compete on Drag Race España.[6]
- Jota Carajota started working in drag professionally at the age of 14.[5]
- Jota Carajota was going to portray Lola Flores for Snatch Game.[10]
- Jota Carajota is after Scaredy Kat from RuPaul's Drag Race UK the second bisexual contestant, and after Victoria Scone and Maddy Morphosis the fourth to have a girlfriend.
Gallery
Drag Race España Season 2
Mini Promo
Mini Promo
Mini Promo
Promo Banner
Promo Banner
Alternate Promo
La Maja Desnuda Photoshoot
Drag Race España Season 2 Looks
Promo Look
Premiere Look
Confessional Look
Entrance Look
Reina de tu ciudad Look – Rocío Jurado
Símbolo de tu Ciudad Look – Feria del Caballo de Jerez
Talent Show Look
El Día de la Bestia Look
Mujeres Almodóvar Look – Kika
"La Llamadrag" Rusical Look – Carisma
Dos Looks en Uno Look
Dos Looks en Uno Look (Reveal)
Unaired Muñeca Española Look
Unaired España Siglo X Look
Unaired España Siglo XX Look
Unaired La Noche de las Mil Raffaellas Look
Unaired Heroínas de España Look – Gypsy Women
Filmography
TV
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Drag Race España (Season 2) | Self | Contestant (Placed 9th) | [3] |
| 2022 | Tras la Carrera | Self | Guest |
Music Videos
- "Disco Jet Lag" by Samantha Hudson. (2021)
External Links
References
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| Winner | TBA |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | TBA |
| Other Queens | Estrella Xtravaganza • Marina • Sharonne • Venedita Von Däsh • 5th: Juriji Der Klee • 6th: Drag Sethlas • 7th: Diamante Merybrown • 8th: Onyx • 9th: Jota Carajota • 10th: Samantha Ballentines • 11th: Ariel Rec • 12th: Marisa Prisa |
| Judges | Supremme de Luxe • Ana Locking • Javier Ambrossi • Javier Calvo |
| Pit Crew | TBA |
