Who is Serena Morena from RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World Season 3?
Serena Morena is a Mexican drag performer competing on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World Season 3. David Martell, her real name, was born on August 17, 1988, in Aguascalientes, Mexico, and came to the spotlight after competing on Drag Race México Season 1. She uses she/her pronouns in drag, and he/him, she/her, and they/them out of drag.
How old is Serena Morena?
Morena was born on August 17, 1988, in Aguascalientes, Mexico, making her 37 years old as of 2026. She always celebrates her birthday on August 17 every year, and her zodiac sign is Leo.
Personal Information Summary
| Real Name | David Martell |
| Drag Name | Serena Morena |
| Gender Identity | She/Her (in drag); He/Him, She/Her, They/Them (out of drag) |
| Date of Birth | August 17, 1988 |
| Age | 37 years old as of 2026 |
| Birth Place | Aguascalientes, Mexico |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Ethnicity | Mexican |
| Net Worth | Not publicly estimated as of 2026 |
| Occupation | Drag performer, reality TV personality |
| Reality TV Appearance | Drag Race México Season 1 (placed 8th) RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World Season 3 (current contestant) |
| Social Media | Instagram and Facebook @Serena Morena |
Early Life and Education
Morena was born David Martell on August 17, 1988, in Aguascalientes, Mexico. She grew up in Mexico, where she was exposed to local culture and traditions that later influenced her drag artistry. However, specific details about her formal education (such as schools attended or degrees earned) have not been publicly documented. Additionally, there is currently no publicly available information about Morena’s parents or siblings. Most of the coverage surrounding her focuses on her drag career, stage persona, and participation in Drag Race México and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World Season 3. What is known is that she still lives with her mother and she remarks how her father used to regularly say “Serena Morena” to her mother when she was young.
| Parent’s name | Father: Information not available Mother: Information not available |
| Siblings | Information not available |
Serena Morena Partner
There isn’t any publicly available information confirming whether Morena has a partner or is in a relationship. Her official bios, Drag Race Wiki, and coverage of her appearances on Drag Race México and UK vs The World Season 3 focus on her career and artistry, but do not mention her personal relationships.
| Relationship Status | Information not available |
| Partner | Information not available |
| Children | Information not available |
What does Serena Morena do to earn a living?
Morena earns her living primarily as a drag performer (Paid shows at drag venues, festivals, and international tours) and reality TV personality (Competing on Drag Race México Season 1 and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World Season 3).
Serena Morena RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World Season 3
Morena’s journey on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World Season 3 is a significant milestone in her career, as she represents Mexico on a global stage. Her name comes from both her favorite anime series Sailor Moon, as well as from the popular Mexican rhyme “Serena Morena.” Notably, Morena entered the competition as one of the international queens joining UK talent to battle for the title of Queen of the Mothertucking World.
Early in the season, Serena Morena impressed audiences with her Girl Group challenge verse, where she delivered a lively performance. One of her standout runway appearances came in Episode 3’s “Let Them Eat Cape” runway, where she showcased creativity alongside queens like Minty Fresh and Sminty Drop. She also faced high-stakes moments, including a lip sync battle against Sminty Drop.
Beyond RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World Season 3, Morena also competed on Drag Race México Season 1, where her journey was marked by memorable performances, including a lip sync battle against Vermelha Noir. Despite her efforts, she was ultimately eliminated in Episode 5 after a lip sync against Argennis, placing 8th overall in the season
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 who is eliminated. 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;
- Fontana (Sweden),
- Gawdland (Thailand),
- Kate Butch (UK),
- Mariah Balenciaga (US),
- Melinda Verga (Canada),
- Minty Fresh (Philippines),
- The Only Naomy (Germany),
- Sminty Drop (UK)
- Zahirah Zapanta (UK).
How Tall is Serena Morena?
Morena is approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, equaling 1.75 meters.
Serena Morena Net Worth
As of 2026, Morena’s net worth is not publicly available as she is still in the earlier stages of her international career.
Social Media
Morena is gaining popularity on social media, particularly on Instagram @serenamorena_drag, where she has over 50k followers. You can also follow her on her TikTok page @serenamorena_drag, where she has about 14.8k followers, and Facebook @Serena Morena, where she has more than 4.9k followers.