Who is Valentina Xunaxi? All about former Drag Race México co-host as she comes out as transgender woman in emotional post

Valentina Xunaxi, professionally named Valentina, publicly announced her coming out as a transgender woman. The 34-year-old revealed the news of her birthday on May 14, 2025.

Born on May 14, 1991, in Bell, California, she has been raised by her Mexican immigrant parents. Professionally, she is a singer, actress, and drag performer.

On Wednesday, the All Stars 4 contestant penned a heartfelt caption in her new Instagram post and talked about her transition, admitting to feeling pressure to come forward.

The former Drag Race México cohost reflected on her journey of being a transgender woman, sharing,

"Hello everyone, it’s me Valentina Xunaxi. Today is my bday. I turn 34. For some time now I’ve been in transition, I’ve been doing it privately but today I wanted to open and share with you all."

Opening up about how she "felt pressure," Valentina further continued,

"Along the way I’ve felt pressure to come forward so I’ve decided and wanted to take today to declare myself as a transgender woman."

She concluded her message, dedicating it to her followers, saying,

"I welcome all the love, support and protection from my dear fans. Thank you so much."

Celebrities and netizens showered their love on the RuPaul's Drag Race season 9-famed reality star as she came out as a transgender woman.

According to a Daily Mail report, Valentina's Drag Race sisters, such as Amanda Tori Meating, Bosco, CoCo Montrese, DeJa Skye, Detox, Jaida Essence Hall, Jewels Sparkles, June Jambalaya, Kylie Sonique Love, Manila Luzon, Naysha Lopez, Shea Couleé, and Tammie Brown, commented on her post and sent her best wishes.

Everything we know about Valentina

Valentina performed as a professional drag queen before she joined the RuPaul's Drag Race cast, according to Wikiwand. She celebrates and promotes her Latin American culture through drag performances, using it to foster greater acceptance of her culture.

Throughout her entertainment career, she has impressed her fans with her glamorous style while appearing in several shows such as RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars season 4, RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked, and Rent: Live.

Apart from appearing on several shows, Valentina has also taken on acting gigs in the movie adaptation of In the Heights, AJ and the Queen on Netflix, and The House of Flowers, Entertainment Weekly reported.

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Last year in December, Valentina shared her Muxe name, Xunaxi. According to a report by we are mitú, Muxe is a Zapotec term identifying a third gender. It signifies those people who are biologically born as males, but they behave like females.

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