D.J.

D.J. "Shangela" Pierce

Birth : 1981-11-22, Paris, Texas, USA

History

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.

Profile

D.J.
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Movies

PRIDE: To Be Seen - A Soul of a Nation Presentation
Self (archive footage)
It’s the resilience and love that keeps this community marching to the beat of its own drum; each generation redefining what it means to be queer and to be seen.
Shangela Is Shook
Executive Producer
American drag queen and reality star Shangela (real name DJ Pierce), is bringing her larger-than-life personality to this one-night-only show. You won't want to miss her over-the-top costumes and on-point shade, giving you ALL the exclusive, never-before-told spill all tea from Shangela's experience filming RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 3.
Shangela Is Shook
Writer
American drag queen and reality star Shangela (real name DJ Pierce), is bringing her larger-than-life personality to this one-night-only show. You won't want to miss her over-the-top costumes and on-point shade, giving you ALL the exclusive, never-before-told spill all tea from Shangela's experience filming RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 3.
Shangela Is Shook
Director
American drag queen and reality star Shangela (real name DJ Pierce), is bringing her larger-than-life personality to this one-night-only show. You won't want to miss her over-the-top costumes and on-point shade, giving you ALL the exclusive, never-before-told spill all tea from Shangela's experience filming RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 3.
Shangela Is Shook
Herself
American drag queen and reality star Shangela (real name DJ Pierce), is bringing her larger-than-life personality to this one-night-only show. You won't want to miss her over-the-top costumes and on-point shade, giving you ALL the exclusive, never-before-told spill all tea from Shangela's experience filming RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 3.
Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone
Online special co-hosted by Billy Eichner and Lilly Singh in response to COVID-19 featuring celebrities and live performances raising funds for LGBTQ community centers.
BEAT. Contour. Snatched. How Drag Queens Shaped the Biggest Makeup Trends
How drag queens sharing tips and tricks in dressing rooms shaped the face of today’s mainstream makeup industry.
RuPaul's Drag Race Holi-Slay Spectacular
Self - Special Guest
In this musical extravaganza, RuPaul's Drag Race favorites like Trixie Mattel, Latrice Royale and Shangela return home for the holidays to compete for Christmas Queen.
A Star Is Born
Drag Bar Emcee
Seasoned musician Jackson Maine discovers — and falls in love with — struggling artist Ally. She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer — until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally's career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.
Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate
Stephen
After winning over the staff and students of Milford High School, chemistry teacher Richard Martinez aka Bianca Del Rio sent her nemesis Vice Principal Deborah “Debbie” Ward to jail in a flawlessly executed plan. When Debbie is released from jail, she conjures up a scheme to do away with Bianca Del Rio once and for all, by luring her on a dangerous journey to Russia to accept a teaching award and cash prize.
Forbidden
A musical set in the North-American city of Nacirema Falls, in the country of Nacirema, which black LGBT people rule, promoting and conducting white racism and "straightphobia". When Nolan Renner falls in love with a waitress at a diner, he gets into trouble.
Bianca Del Rio Birthday Roast
Self
The tables got turned on insult comedian Bianca del Rio as a panel of legendary New York nightlife roasters grilled the Queen of Mean in honor of her 40th birthday! All proceeds go to benefit the post-production of the feature film HURRICANE BIANCA! Drag Race favorites Courtney Act, Darienne Lake, Shangela, Jinkx Monsoon, with Bob the Drag Queen, Logan Hardcore, the hilarious Michael Musto, and Mimi Imfurst . Hosted by Roastmaster Lady Bunny. (And you know Bianca won't be able to resist roasting them back!) The night was a fundraiser for our independent film "Hurricane Bianca," which we just got back from an 18-day shoot down in Dallas! We were joined by SNL favorite Rachel Dratch, and Drag Race Superstars Willam, Shangela, Alyssa Edwards and Joslyn Fox! Sales from the video downloads of the roast will go towards post-production of the film: editing, music, special effects, digital beard removal, etc.
Hurricane Bianca
Stephen
A teacher from New York moves to a small town in Texas, gets fired for being gay, and returns disguised in drag to get revenge on the people who were nasty to him.
Dragged
Himself
A documentary team follows a group of drag queens and their lives.
TupiniQueens
Herself
Portraying the drag scene in São Paulo, the film presents the transformation of marginalized status to the drag queens mainstream and features testimonials and presentations by national artists and former participants of RuPaul's Drag Race. More than characters in the entertainment of the night, drag queens show that the plurality of art has no limits.
This Is Drag
Thanks
An intimate, behind-the-scenes look at performance, glamor, fame, family, love and sacrifice as some of the world's most renowned drag queens come together for World Pride in Toronto.
This Is Drag
Self
An intimate, behind-the-scenes look at performance, glamor, fame, family, love and sacrifice as some of the world's most renowned drag queens come together for World Pride in Toronto.
Cinderoncé
The Fairy Dragmother
The classic story of Cinderella with a slight twist amazing work by Todrick Hall!!
R.I.P.D.
Drag Queen Avatar (uncredited)
A recently slain cop joins a team of undead police officers working for the Rest in Peace Department and tries to find the man who murdered him.
LaQuifa is Halleloosin' It!
Makeup & Hair
Miss Shangela herself starring in this hilarious, must see comedy Stand-Up special. Originally filmed at XL Nightclub in New York City on August 10, 2012.
LaQuifa is Halleloosin' It!
Self / LaQuifa
Miss Shangela herself starring in this hilarious, must see comedy Stand-Up special. Originally filmed at XL Nightclub in New York City on August 10, 2012.
LaQuifa is Halleloosin' It!
Writer
Miss Shangela herself starring in this hilarious, must see comedy Stand-Up special. Originally filmed at XL Nightclub in New York City on August 10, 2012.
LaQuifa is Halleloosin' It!
Producer
Miss Shangela herself starring in this hilarious, must see comedy Stand-Up special. Originally filmed at XL Nightclub in New York City on August 10, 2012.
Gone With the Wind Fabulous
Hater
After confrontation with a vicious hater, housewife Kenya Moore uses her sophistication to outclass any who dares question her fabulosity.