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Rita Baga

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· James MacDonald

Key facts

Real name Jean-François Guevremont[1]
Birth date May 27, 1987[1]
Origin Montreal, Quebec[1]
Occupation Canadian drag queen and television personality[1]
Notable for Top three finalist in the first season of *Canada’s Drag Race*[1]

Rita Baga is the drag persona of Jean-François Guevremont, a Canadian drag performer and television personality from Montreal, Quebec, best known as a top-three finalist on the first season of *Canada’s Drag Race*.[1]

Context

Rita Baga, born May 27, 1987, in Montreal, Quebec, is a prominent figure in Canadian drag culture.[1] She gained national attention as a finalist on the first season of *Canada’s Drag Race*.[1] Her career expanded beyond competition: she hosted *Drag Race Belgique* from 2022 and appeared on *Big Brother Célébrités* in 2021.[3][4] She also created *Créature*, the first drag tour across Québec, and published her memoir *Une paillette à la fois* in 2023.[4] Her stage name is sometimes associated with other performers like Rita Moreno, but Rita Baga is distinct in her own right.

Documented claims

  • In 2019, Rita Baga was selected from over 1,000 applicants to compete in *Canada’s Drag Race*. [2]
  • She hosted *Drag Race Belgique* beginning in 2022. [3]
  • She was a finalist on *Big Brother Célébrités* in 2021. [4]
  • She launched the first drag show tour across Québec, *Créature*. [4]
  • She released a memoir titled *Une paillette à la fois* in 2023. [4]

Related

Rita MarleyRita Baga ar en dragqueen som ofta imiterar kanda kvinnor, och Rita Marley ar en kand artist.

Questions and answers

When was Rita Baga born?

Rita Baga was born on May 27, 1987.[1]

What is Rita Baga known for?

She is known for being a top-three finalist on the first season of *Canada’s Drag Race*.[1] She also hosted *Drag Race Belgique* starting in 2022.[3]

Has Rita Baga written a book?

Yes, she released a memoir titled *Une paillette à la fois* in 2023.[4]

Sources

  1. Rita Baga | Fierté Montréal — fiertemontreal.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Canada's Drag Race: Rita Baga's Age, Bio & Instagram — screenrant.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Talking Canadian food and Pride with Rita Baga ... — eatnorth.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Rita Baga On 'Drag Race Belgique', 'Canada Vs The World' & How To Be A True Ally - — werrrk.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People