Valentina: Get to know the ‘Drag Race Mexico’ host

• Valentina has achieved worldwide fame.
• A break-out star from RuPaul’s Drag Race.
• They identify as non-binary.

Get to know Valentina, the celebrated drag queen who has left an indelible mark on the RuPaul’s Drag Race franchise.

They were born on May 14, 1991 in Bell, California.

Valentina is Mexican-American and grew up in the United States.

They hit the global stage after an exceptional showing on the ninth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race.

Valentina was born James Andrew Leyva

Valentina’s given name is James Andrew Leyva.

They’re a Mexican-American who has gracefully transformed into the charismatic Valentina, embodying both drag artistry and a non-binary identity.

Despite residing exclusively in the US, Valentina takes great pride in their Mexican heritage.

They strive to share their unique blend of Mexican and American cultures with the world at large.

Embracing a non-binary identity

Valentina has publicly come out as non-binary.

They opened up to Gay Times about what it means to be non-binary as a Mexican-American.

Valentina shared, «I came out as non-binary to all of Latin America.»

They shed light on the deeply ingrained machismo within Latino culture, which is often intertwined with Catholic traditions.

Valentina has millions of followers on social media

Valentina has garnered immense popularity as one of the most followed drag queens on social media platforms, particularly Instagram.

With an impressive following of 1.4 million on Instagram, Valentina’s online presence is second only to RuPaul himself.

RuPaul commands an impressive 4.4 million Instagram followers.

As one of Drag Race’s creators, RuPaul played a pivotal role in propelling Valentina into international stardom.

Hosting Drag Race Mexico

Valentina’s affinity for Mexico shines brilliantly through their latest achievement — hosting the first season of Drag Race Mexico.

With persuasive determination, this influential drag queen persuaded the creators of the Drag Race franchise to launch a Spanish-language edition of the show in Mexico.

In an interview, Valentina expressed their desire to spotlight the remarkable talents of Mexican drag artists, aspiring to share their brilliance with the global stage.

The premiere season of Drag Race Mexico is currently airing in Mexico on MTV Latin America.