D.J. 'Shangela' Pierce

D.J. 'Shangela' Pierce

Born 1981-11-22 (age 44) Paris, Texas, USA
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Biography

Shangela Laquifa Wadley, commonly referred to as Shangela, is the stage name of D.J. Pierce, a professional drag queen, actor, television personality and comedian from Paris, Texas. Shangela is best known for competing on the 3rd and 4th seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race, returning for the 3rd season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, as one of the hosts of HBO's We're Here, and for his role in the 2018 film A Star is Born.

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Known For

A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born

2018

as Drag Bar Emcee

R.I.P.D.
R.I.P.D.

2013

as Drag Queen Avatar (uncredited)

Hurricane Bianca
Hurricane Bianca

2016

as Stephen

Lavalantula
Lavalantula

2015

as Neils Elman (uncredited)

RuPaul's Drag Race Holi-Slay Spectacular
Magic Hour
Magic Hour

2026

as Ricky

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Trixie Mattel: Moving Parts
Trixie Mattel: Moving Parts

2019

as Self (uncredited)

Straight Outta OZ
Lone Star Bull
Lone Star Bull

2026

as Jordan

PRIDE: To Be Seen - A Soul of a Nation Presentation
Kiss Me, Kill Me
Kiss Me, Kill Me

2015

as Jasmine

Bianca Del Rio Birthday Roast
LaQuifa is Halleloosin' It!
LaQuifa is Halleloosin' It!

2013

as Self / LaQuifa

Shangela Is Shook
Shangela Is Shook

2019

as Self

The Panty Man
The Panty Man

2009

as Young Poet

Cinderoncé
Cinderoncé

2013

as The Fairy Dragmother