# ¿Quién es la máscara? (Mexican TV series)

¿Quién es la máscara? (Spanish: Who Is the Mask?) is a Mexican talent reality television series produced by Televisa and Endemol Shine Group. It is based on the South Korean television show King of Mask Singer created by Seo Chang-man. Televisa is the second network in the Americas to obtain the franchise of said program. It is hosted by Omar Chaparro and premiered on Las Estrellas on August 25, 2019.
The series was renewed for a sixth season, that premiered on October 20, 2024.

## Format

A group of celebrities hide behind a character and, week after week, a panel of researchers will try to discover who is behind the mask. Competitors are matched in face-off competitions and perform a song. The studio audience votes for their favorite performance and the masked singer with the most votes is safe for the week, while the celebrity with the least votes is nominated for elimination. The panelists decide which of the nominated celebrities will not continue in the competition. The eliminated celebrity removes their mask to reveal their identity.

## Panelists and host

The panelists of the first season consisted of actor and comedian Adrián Uribe, singer Yuri, actress and comedian Consuelo Duval, and singer Carlos Rivera. Adrián Uribe did not return for season two and was replaced by Juanpa Zurita. Consuelo Duval did not return for season three and was replaced by Mónica Huarte. Season 1 panelist Adrián Uribe replaced Chaparro as host in season 3. Mónica Huarte did not return for season four and was replaced by Galilea Montijo, while Omar Chaparro returned to the show as host replacing Adrián Uribe. Montijo did not return for season five and was replaced by Martha Higareda. In the sixth season, Yuri was replaced by singer and actress Anahí.
| Cast Member | Seasons | Seasons | Seasons | Seasons | Seasons | Seasons |
| Cast Member | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Host |||||||
| Omar Chaparro | Main | Main | Does not appear | Main | Main | Main |
| Adrián Uribe | Does not appear | Does not appear | Main | Mask | Does not appear | Does not appear |
| Panelists |||||||
| Consuelo Duval | Main | Main | Does not appear | Does not appear | Does not appear | Does not appear |
| Carlos Rivera | Main | Main | Main | Main | Main | Main |
| Yuri | Main | Main | Main | Main | Main | Does not appear |
| Adrián Uribe | Main | Does not appear | Does not appear | Mask | Does not appear | Does not appear |
| Juanpa Zurita | Does not appear | Main | Main | Main | Main | Main |
| Mónica Huarte | Does not appear | Does not appear | Main | Does not appear | Does not appear | Does not appear |
| Galilea Montijo | Does not appear | Guest | Does not appear | Main | Does not appear | Mask |
| Martha Higareda | Does not appear | Does not appear | Does not appear | Does not appear | Main | Main |
| Anahí | Does not appear | Does not appear | Does not appear | Does not appear | Does not appear | Main |

## Series overview

Series overview :
| Season | Celebrities | Episodes | Episodes | Originally released | Originally released | Winner | Runner-up | Third place |
| Season | Celebrities | Episodes | Episodes | First released | Last released | Winner | Runner-up | Third place |
| 1 | 16 | 8 | 8 | August 25, 2019 (2019-08-25) | October 13, 2019 (2019-10-13) | Vadhir Derbez as "Camaleón" | Patricia Manterola as "Lechuza" | Mario Bautista as "Cebra" |
| 2 | 18 | 10 | 10 | October 11, 2020 (2020-10-11) | December 13, 2020 (2020-12-13) | María León as "Disco Ball" | Paty Cantú as "Mapache" | Edén Muñoz as "Oso Polar" |
| 3 | 18 | 10 | 10 | October 10, 2021 (2021-10-10) | December 19, 2021 (2021-12-19) | Kalimba as "Apache" | Gala Montes as "Gitana" | Emilio Osorio as "La Hueva" |
| 4 | 18 | 10 | 10 | October 16, 2022 (2022-10-16) | December 18, 2022 (2022-12-18) | JNS as "Huacal" | Ana Bárbara as "Alebrije" | Ricardo Margaleff as "Bunch" |
| 5 | 19 | 10 | 10 | October 15, 2023 (2023-10-15) | December 17, 2023 (2023-12-17) | Bárbara de Regil as "Puercoespunk" | Carlos Baute as "José Ramonstruo" | Werevertumorro as "Jaguar" |
| 6 | 20 | 10 | 10 | October 20, 2024 (2024-10-20) | December 22, 2024 (2024-12-22) | Armando Hernández as "Freddie Verdury" | Galilea Montijo as "Cacahuate Enchilado" | Daniela Luján as "Huesito Peligroso" |
* ↑ Karla Díaz-Leal, Melissa López, Regina Murguía and Angie Taddei were the members of JNS that participated within the show.

## Reception
### Ratings

Viewership and ratings per season of ¿Quién es la máscara? :
| Season | Episodes | First aired | First aired | Last aired | Last aired | Avg. viewers (millions) |
| Season | Episodes | Date | Viewers (millions) | Date | Viewers (millions) | Avg. viewers (millions) |
| 1 | 8 | August 25, 2019 (2019-08-25) | 4.0 | October 13, 2019 (2019-10-13) | 5.3 | 4.10 |
| 2 | 10 | October 11, 2020 (2020-10-11) | 3.8 | December 13, 2020 (2020-12-13) | 3.9 | 3.85 |
| 3 | 9 | October 10, 2021 (2021-10-10) | 3.9 | December 19, 2021 (2021-12-19) | TBD | 3.59 |
| 4 | 9 | October 16, 2022 (2022-10-16) | 3.1 | December 18, 2022 (2022-12-18) | TBD | 2.99 |
| 5 | 10 | October 15, 2023 (2023-10-15) | 2.9 | December 17, 2023 (2023-12-17) | 2.2 | 2.71 |
| 6 | 7 | October 20, 2024 (2024-10-20) | 2.9 | December 22, 2024 (2024-12-22) | TBD | 2.58 |

### Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Nominated | Result |
| 2020 | TVyNovelas Awards | Best Reality | Miguel Ángel Fox | Won |
| 2020 | Produ Awards | Best Non-Scripted Foreign Format | ¿Quién es la máscara? | Won |
| 2020 | Produ Awards | Best Male TV Host | Omar Chaparro | Won |
| 2021 | International Emmy Awards | Best Non-Scripted Entertainment | Miguel Ángel Fox | Nominated |
| 2021 | Produ Awards | Best Adapted Foreign Talent Reality Show | ¿Quién es la máscara? | Won |
| 2021 | Produ Awards | Best Entertainment Producer | Miguel Ángel Fox | Nominated |
| 2022 | Produ Awards | Best Adapted Foreign Talent Reality Show | ¿Quién es la máscara? | Won |
| 2022 | Produ Awards | Grand Award for Entertainment | ¿Quién es la máscara? | Won |
| 2023 | Produ Awards | Best Adapted Foreign Talent Reality Show | ¿Quién es la máscara? | Nominated |

## Specials
### ¿Quién es la máscara? Teletón 2019

On December 14, 2019, as part of Teletón 2019, a special program was held where Diego Boneta, Patricia Manterola, Eugenio Derbez and Cristián de la Fuente formed the judging panel. The show was hosted by Galilea Montijo. The program consisted of only three face-offs between four contestants wearing first season costumes.
| Stage name | Celebrity | Notability | Face-off | Face-off | Face-off |
| Stage name | Celebrity | Notability | A | B | C |
| Pez | Ninel Conde | Actress & Singer | WIN | | WINNER |
| Gato | Karol Sevilla | Actress & Singer | | WIN | RUNNER-UP |
| Gallo | Juan Pablo Gil | Actor | | OUT | |
| Conejo | Gaby Spanic | Actress & Singer | OUT | | |

### ¿Quién es la máscara? Teletón 2020

On December 5, 2020, as part of Teletón 2020, a special program was held where Mario Bautista, Consuelo Duval, Juanpa Zurita, and Carlos Rivera formed the judging panel. The show was hosted by Yuri. The program consisted of only two face-offs between three contestants wearing season two costumes.
| Stage name | Celebrity | Notability | Face-off | Face-off |
| Stage name | Celebrity | Notability | A | B |
| Monstruo | Luis Angel "El Flaco" | Singer | SAFE | WINNER |
| Banana | Mauricio Garza | Actor | SAFE | RUNNER-UP |
| Lele | Karla Díaz | Singer | OUT | |

### ¿Quién es la máscara? Teletón 2021

On December 4, 2021, as part of Teletón 2021, a special program was held where Mónica Huarte, Juanpa Zurita, and Carlos Rivera formed the judging panel. The show was hosted by Adrián Uribe. The program consisted of only two face-offs between three contestants wearing season three costumes.
| Stage name | Celebrity | Notability | Face-off | Face-off |
| Stage name | Celebrity | Notability | A | B |
| Sirena | Daniela Magun | Singer/TV Host | SAFE | WINNER |
| Perro | Pancho Barraza | Singer | SAFE | RUNNER-UP |
| Caracol | Andrea Escalona | Actress/TV Host | OUT | |

### ¿Quién es la máscara? Teletón 2022

A fourth Teletón special program was held on December 17, 2022. Galilea Montijo, Carlos Rivera, and Juanpa Zurita formed the judging panel. The show was hosted by Omar Chaparro. The program consisted of only two face-offs between three contestants wearing season four costumes.
| Stage name | Celebrity | Notability | Face-off | Face-off |
| Stage name | Celebrity | Notability | A | B |
| Cornelio | Mariazel Olle Casals | TV Host | SAFE | WINNER |
| Dálmata | Michelle Renaud | Actress | SAFE | RUNNER-UP |
| Pulpo | Marlene Favela | Actress | OUT | |

### ¿Quién es la máscara? Teletón 2023

A fifth Teletón special program was held on December 16, 2023. Yuri, Carlos Rivera, Juanpa Zurita, and Martha Higareda formed the judging panel. The show was hosted by Omar Chaparro. The program consisted of only one face-off between three contestants wearing season five costumes.
| Stage name | Celebrity | Notability | Face-off |
| Avispa | Raquel Bigorra | TV personality | WINNER |
| Milagrito | Mariana Ochoa | Singer and actress | RUNNER-UP |
| Girasol | Paco de Miguel | Internet personality | THIRD |

### ¿Quién es la máscara? Teletón 2024

A sixth Teletón was held on December 14, 2024. Anahí, Carlos Rivera, Juanpa Zurita, and Martha Higareda formed the judging panel. The show was hosted by Omar Chaparro. The program consisted of two face-offs between three contestants wearing season six costumes.
| Stage name | Celebrity | Notability | Face-off | Face-off |
| Stage name | Celebrity | Notability | A | B |
| Azul | Mario Bezares | TV personality | SAFE | WINNER |
| Erik El Roto | Imanol Landeta | Actor and singer | SAFE | RUNNER-UP |
| Maraña | Mariana Torres | Actress | OUT | |