Drag Race Spain - S4E12: The Recap

Drag Race Spain - easily one of the best variations of the global franchise - has smashed it with Season 4, and we've finally made it to the grand finale.

This is the first time that Spain has done a "live" final in a theatre, and it's a joy to see Spain's queer community coming together and celebrating in this way - showcasing the country's proud tradition of drag.

Individual performances

First up, the Top 3 delivered individual performances to decide who would be the Final 2 that would lip-sync for the crown.

Each of the queens performed an original track - using their own recorded vocals - with full production and a host of backing dancers.

This was slick - with clear effort and budget being put into making these queens look good.

All three queens did a solid job of this. The standout was clearly Vampi - she had the strongest concept and seemed the most connected with her song. She oozed confidence and control. Coco also had a strong performance. Chloe did well - giving it plenty of energy and enthusiasm - it was a high energy track that might have had more impact if she was more of a dancer.

Unsurprisingly, when the Top 2 were announced, it was Coco and Vampi that moved through to the final lip-sync.

The final lip-sync

The track was Va todo al ganador by Nina - the Spanish-language version of ABBA's The Winner Takes It All.

This is a great track - powerful and full of emotion - but it does have a very long slow build.

Both Coco and Vampi knew what they were doing with this song. You can't do much more than stand there and emote.

The end result was slightly different styles of performance but both compelling. Coco was probably better able to convey emotion, whereas Vampi's make-up is a bit more stamped. However Vampi's use of costume brought some much-needed visual drama to the stage.

Based on this performance, you could have argued it either way. Based on this finale, it probably could have gone to Vampi. Based on the season overall, it was probably Coco's year.

The end result? The crown went to Coco - a well-deserved winner.

Season 4, done!

Cast

• Le Cocó: After an incredibly consistent season, Coco was deservedly crowned the winning queen.
• Vampirashian: Vampi was probably the surprise-package of this season. She doesn't have the biggest personality so it took a while for her to really make her mark but challenge after challenge she demonstrated that she's a very accomplished drag queen.
• Chloe Vittu: A Top 3 finish was a great result for Chloe - she's very likeable and has a lot of raw potential - the judges justifiably rewarded that.
• La Niña Delantro: She made a positive impression with the judges from the get-go and has grown throughout the competition. It's been a great season for La Nina, making it all the way to Top 4.
• Mariana Stars: My early pick to win and she's been very strong throughout the competition. Her elimination on the Make-over Challenge was a bit of a shock - beaten in the lip-sync by Coco - but she's a lock for All Stars.
• Megui Yeillow: From Pit Crew to drag queen - this could have been a car-crash but she's been consistently strong. I underestimated Megui.
• Angelita La Perversa: It's been a roller-coaster of a season for Angelita - highs and lows. She didn't seem to be very likeable but she gave us good TV.
• Miss Khristo: Winning the first week is the way you want to start Season 4. She consistently smashed the runways but couldn't translate that excellence into every challenge.
• Kelly Passa: A strong performance in the acting challenge but it was the Girl Group challenge that tripped her up.
• Dita Dubois: Giving us a different perspective on drag from the Canary Islands, Dita never really got motoring in this competition.
• Porca Theclubkid: A shame to lose Porca so early, she seems like she's an entertaining performer and an engaging character.
• Shani LaSanta: Disappointed that Shani was first to leave the competition - she seems a really engaging queen with plenty to offer, but her looks let her down in the first episode, making her the Pork Chop of the season.

What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Spain?

What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Spain? Let’s take a look at some of the key equality indicators.

Is homosexuality legal in Spain?

Yes. Same-sex sexual activity was decriminalised in 1979.

Are there anti-discrimination protections in place for LGBTQ people in Spain?

Yes. Protections against discrimination on the basis of sexuality were introduced in 1995.

Is there Marriage Equality in Spain?

Yes. Marriage Equality was enacted in 2005.

What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Spain?

Although historically Spain has been a conservative and religious country, in recent years it has become increasingly socially liberal.

Today, it is generally an accepting and welcome place for LGBTQ people.

There is a vibrant and visible LGBTQ community.