Matraka is a Mexican drag performer and one of the contestants on the first season of Drag Race México.
About[]
Originally from Guanajuato, Matraka is a visual artist, dancer, and actress. Her art is inspired by Latin American folklore and evokes strong feelings of nostalgia.[6]
Drag Name Origin[]
For her, Matraka is just a simple play on the word Matraca, the musical instrument. She came up with this name while partying with friends, feeling that it perfectly symbolized what Mexico is for her: crazy and fun.[7]
Track Records[]
| Seasons Competed: | México Season 1 |
|---|---|
| Ranking: | 2nd/3rd/4th Place (Runner-Up) (Fan Favorite) |
| Maxi Challenges Won: | 3 (Eps. 5, 7, 8) |
| Mini Challenges Won: | 2 (Eps. 5, 9) |
| Times as Team Captain: | 1 (Ep. 5) |
| Times in Bottom Two: | 1 (Ep. 10) |
| Episode Eliminated: | Episode 12 |
Memorable Quotes[]
Drag Race México Season 1[]
- "No sé bebé, no creo que puedas con tanta Matraka." (entrance quote)
- "¿Tengo que colgarme de allí? Igual, pues ya me han colgado varias veces, sí. Entonces, nada nuevo." (during the Piñata Photoshoot).
- "Ay hasta que tenemos un lip sync en la temporada"
- ♫"Ma-Ma-Ma-Tra-Tra-Tra-Tra, Ah! Tu lo que quieres, Ma, Ma. Yo lo quе tengo, Tra, Tra. Muy pegadito lo tuyo y lo mio. Te trueno, te acabo, no puedes conmigo. Y que truene, que truene p'al pueblo y mi gente. Yo vengo bien perra, altiva y ardiente. Ma-Ma-Ma-Ma-Tra-Tra-Tra-Tra-Tra. Ma-Ma-Ma-Tra-Tra-Tra-Tra, ow!"♫ (verse in "Asi Soy Yo")
- "Yo soy una diosa, la neta, y la que soporte."
Trivia[]
- Matraka was chosen as one of the 31 contestants that participated in the live auditions for La Más Draga (Season 4). However, she didn't end up being cast on the show.
- Fellow contestants Lady Kero and Pixie Pixie, as well as Visa from Drag Race España, were also part of those auditions but did not get cast either.
- Interestingly, she was judged on those auditions by fellow contestant from Drag Race México (Season 1), Margaret Y Ya.
- Valentina and Lolita Banana used to mistakenly refer to her as Matraka Traka during the show until the latter corrected them and said it was just Matraka.[8]
- Her promo and finale viewing party looks were designed by La Más Draga (Season 3) winner, Aviesc Who?.[9][10]
- Her promo look was a remake of the look she wore for the live auditions of La Más Draga (Season 4).[11]
- Matraka and Gala Varo were the first contestants to have a shared win on Drag Race México.
- Interestingly, they were also the first pair on the show to compete in a Top 2 lip sync.
Gallery[]
Drag Race México Season 1[]
Mini Promo
Mini Trailer
Piñata Photoshoot
Wrestler Photoshoot
#TeamMatraka Promo
Fan Favorite Congratulatory Post
Drag Race México Season 1 Looks[]
Promo Look
Premiere Look
Confessional Look
Entrance Look
Piñata Photoshoot Look
Mi Tierra Look
Quinceañera Drag Look
Advert Look – Funeraria San Ramos
La Noche de las Mil María Félix Look – Enamorada (1946)
Dragapulco Shore: El Rusical Look – Betty
Oro Look
Así Soy Yo Look
Flores de México Look
Snatch Game Look – Adela Micha
Sobrenatural Look
Villa No Más Look – Temeraria
Chica Joven Look
Señora de la Casa Look
Maldita Villana Look
Denim Eleganza Extravaganza Look
Stand Drag Comedy Look
Picante Look
Miss Drag Latinoamérica Look – with Maraca
Reunion Look
Mi Mejor Drag Look
Finale Viewing Party Look
Filmography[]
TV[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Drag Race México (Season 1) | Self | Contestant (Placed 2nd/3rd/4th) | [7] |
Web Series[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | La Más Draga (Season 4) | Self | Selected Auditionee | [12] |
External Links[]
References[]
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| Winner | Cristian Peralta |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd, 3rd & 4th: Gala Varo, Matraka (Fan Favorite) & Regina Voce |
| Other Contestants | 5th: Lady Kero (Miss Simpatía) • 6th: Margaret Y Ya • 7th: Argennis • 8th: Serena Morena • 9th: Pixie Pixie • 10th: Vermelha Noir • 11th: Miss Vallarta |
| Hosts | Lolita Banana • Valentina |
| Judges | Lolita Banana • Óscar Madrazo • Valentina |
| Pit Crew | Ramvid Zapata • Rodolfo Flores |