Who is Fontana from RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World Season 3? Age, Ethnicity, Nationality, Net Worth, and More

Who is Fontana from RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World Season 3?

Fontana (born on June 10, 1993) is a Brazilian-born queen drag performer, competing on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World Season 3. She rose to fame after featuring on Drag Race Sverige Season 1. Her real name is Gabriel Fontana Teixeira, and she uses she/her pronouns in and out of drag.

How old is Fontana?

Fontana was born on June 10, 1993, in São Leopoldo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, making her 32 years old as of 2025. She always celebrates her birthday on June 10 every year, and her zodiac sign is Gemini. On her 32nd birthday, Fontana posted a photo of herself on her Instagram account. She captioned, “And she’s turning 32! 🥳 Happy to be alive, healthy, and living my dream ✨ Who would ever guess that a queer kid from Vila Esperança would get here? I’m just so thankful for everything. Deeply. With all my heart and soul.”

Personal Information Summary

Early Life and Education

Fontana was born on June 10, 1993, in São Leopoldo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Her father worked as a tire repairman, and her mother worked as a nursing assistant. She grew up in a strict Christian family, and she faced challenges from an early age due to her feminine traits and interests. At just 10 years old, her family took her to an exorcism church, believing her behavior was influenced by a “demon.” At the age of 19, Fontana relocated to Sweden to escape familial disapproval and pursue freedom in expressing her identity. She has described drag as a “superpower” that saved her life, giving her the confidence and platform to reclaim the parts of herself that had been suppressed during her upbringing.

About her educational background, Fontana was the first member of her family to attend university. She was able to do so with the help of Programa Universidade para Todos. After relocating to Sweden in 2014, Fontana enrolled in a business administration course, which she managed to pay for herself by working as an English teacher during weekends and serving in the office of a multinational company

Is Fontana Married?

Fontana has not publicly shared any information about being in a relationship or having a partner. As of now, her relationship status appears to be private and not discussed in official interviews or media coverage

What does Fontana do to earn a living?

Fontana earns a living through her Drag Shows & Tours, where she performs in clubs, festivals, and drag events across Sweden and internationally.

Drag Race Sverige (Sweden) Season 1

Fontana was one of the breakout stars of Drag Race Sverige Season 1. She made her entrance in Drag Race Sverige Season 1 (2023) with confidence, immediately standing out as one of the most polished queens in the cast. Her background as a dancer and singer gave her an edge in performance-based challenges, and she quickly established herself as a queen to watch. She secured one challenge win during the season and consistently impressed the judges with her stage presence and runway looks. Her journey ended in Episode 8, the finale, where she was eliminated by Admira Thunderpussy, who went on to win the crown. Despite her elimination, Fontana’s lip-syncs throughout the season were praised for their energy and precision.

Fontana, RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World Season 3

Fontana entered UK vs The World Season 3 as the first-ever Swedish queen from Drag Race Sverige to compete internationally. From the start, she was seen as a fresh face with proven talent, having been runner-up on Drag Race Sverige Season 1. In the opening episodes, Fontana impressed the judges with her high-energy performances and strong stage presence. Her most talked-about moments came during her lip-sync battle against Gawdland, where she demonstrated her sharp choreography. As of late January 2026, Fontana remains in the competition with one challenge win under her belt and no eliminations. Judges have noted her confidence and adaptability, qualities that make her a serious contender for the crown.

Key Things To Know about Fontana

1. Fontana is the second Swedish queen to compete on an international All Stars season of Drag Race after Vanity Vain.
2. Blue is her favourite colour, and Firework is one of her favorite songs
3. She is allergic to seafood, and one of the languages she can speak is Spanish
4. Outside of drag, Fontana is a dancer, singer, and photographer, and has performed in drag shows across Sweden and internationally. She also performs in clubs, festivals, and LGBTQ+ events.
5. Fontana once appeared as a guest judge on an episode of Drag Race Brasil season 2 in 2025.
6. She is an ambassador for NYX Professional Makeup.

All I need to know about RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World Season 3

The BBC announced RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World Season 3 on December 24, 2025. The show premiered on January 27, 2026, and officially aired on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer in the UK, as well as internationally on WOW Presents Plus. The premiere episode featured the Ruruvision Song Contest, a Eurovision-inspired challenge where queens represented their home franchises with musical performances. Occasionally, the season has brought together 10 international queens from across different countries to compete for the crown, and the tradition of “UK vs The World,” where queens from different Drag Race editions battle for global supremacy, continues.

As in previous “UK vs The World” seasons, the top queens of each week decide who goes home, adding strategic tension. Additionally, queens must impress in both maxi challenges and runway presentations, while lip-sync battles will also determine eliminations. The season will run for 8 episodes, each lasting about 75 minutes. Challenges range from musical performances and comedy skits to fashion runways and acting challenges. As with previous seasons,

RuPaul hosts the season, and Michelle Visage, Alan Carr, and Graham Norton return as judges. A star-studded lineup of guest judges joins them, including Loreen, JADE, Kristen McMenamy, Jayde Adams, and Rag’n’Bone Man, who assists with the Girl Group Challenge. Some of the notable contestants to watch out for include;

1. Fontana (Sweden),
2. Gawdland (Thailand),
3. Kate Butch (UK),
4. Mariah Balenciaga (US),
5. Melinda Verga (Canada),
6. Minty Fresh (Philippines),
7. The Only Naomy (Germany),
8. Serena Morena (Mexico),
9. Sminty Drop (UK)
10. Zahirah Zapanta (UK).

How Tall is Fontana?

Fontana is approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall, equaling 1.7 meters.

Net Worth

Fontana’s estimated net worth as of 2026 is around $1.98 million USD, reflecting her success as a drag performer, singer, dancer, and social media personality.

Social Media

Fontana is gaining popularity on social media, particularly on Instagram @fontana, where she has more than 100k followers. You can also follow her on Facebook @Fontana, where she has over 2.9k followers, Twitter @itsfontana, where she has about 14.9k followers, TikTok @itsfontana, where she has 69.5k followers, and YouTube @itsfontana, where she has more than 16k followers.