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Rita Baga

Rita Baga is the drag persona of Jean-François Guevremont, a Canadian drag queen and television personality from Montreal, Quebec.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Rita Baga is the drag persona of Jean-François Guevremont, a Canadian drag queen and television personality from Montreal, Quebec. She became widely known as a finalist on the first season of Canada's Drag Race and later became the main host of Drag Race Belgique.

Early life and drag career

Rita Baga is the drag persona of Jean-François Guevremont, who was born on May 27, 1987. Sources indicate that she has been active in drag since 2007 and developed her stage presence in Montreal.

Rise to wider recognition

She became widely known in Canada after appearing on the first season of Canada's Drag Race, where she finished among the top three finalists. This exposure helped establish her as a prominent figure in Canadian drag entertainment.

Television and hosting work

Rita Baga has worked as a television personality and host. In 2022, she was announced as the main host of Drag Race Belgique, extending her profile beyond Canada.

Cultural presence in Quebec

She is described as a significant figure in Montreal's LGBTQ+ cultural scene and has been associated with Cabaret Mado. French-language sources and her official site also describe her as active in performance, hosting, and event work.

Key facts

  • Rita Baga is the drag persona of Jean-François Guevremont, a Canadian drag queen and television personality from Montreal, Quebec.
  • She began performing in drag in 2007.
  • She was a top-three finalist on the first season of Canada's Drag Race.
  • In 2022, she was announced as the main host of Drag Race Belgique.
  • She is a significant figure in Montreal's LGBTQ+ performance scene and has been associated with Cabaret Mado.
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Canadian context

Rita Baga is a Canadian drag performer from Montreal whose career is closely tied to Quebec's LGBTQ+ cultural scene and Canadian television, including Canada's Drag Race.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Rita Baga?
Rita Baga is the drag persona of Jean-François Guevremont, a Canadian drag queen and television personality from Montreal, Quebec.
What is Rita Baga known for?
She is best known as a finalist on the first season of Canada's Drag Race and as the host of Drag Race Belgique.
Where is Rita Baga from?
She is from Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
When did Rita Baga start performing in drag?
Available sources state that she has been active since 2007.
What type of performer is Rita Baga?
She is a drag queen and television personality, and official materials also describe her as a comedian, hostess, singer, actress, speaker, and event organizer.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rita_Baga
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, nationality, Montreal origin, Canada's Drag Race finalist status, and Drag Race Belgique hosting role.
  2. Wikipedia (French) — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rita_Baga
    Supports: Active since 2007, Montreal drag scene context, and Cabaret Mado association.
  3. Rita Baga official website — https://ritabaga.ca/en/about/
    Supports: Official self-description, performance roles, Cabaret Mado history, and Montreal Pride-related work.
  4. Fierté Montréal — https://fiertemontreal.com/en/artists/rita-baga-2025
    Supports: Canadian television profile, Canada's Drag Race finalist status, Drag Race Belgique hosting, and cultural prominence in Montreal.