D.J. 'Shangela' Pierce

D.J. 'Shangela' Pierce

43 · Born: Nov 22, 1981

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BornNov 22, 1981 Paris, Texas, USA

Biography

D.J. Pierce, professionally known as Shangela Laquifa Wadley, is a multifaceted entertainer hailing from Paris, Texas, who has made a name for himself in the world of drag, television, and film.

Shangela's most notable claim to fame is his participation in the 3rd and 4th seasons of the esteemed reality television competition, RuPaul's Drag Race, where he showcased his exceptional talent, charisma, and wit.

In addition to his impressive stint on Drag Race, Shangela has also returned for the 3rd season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, further solidifying his status as a beloved and respected figure in the drag community.

Furthermore, Shangela has also taken on the role of host for the HBO series We're Here, bringing his unique brand of humor and flair to the small screen.

In 2018, Shangela made his film debut in the critically acclaimed movie A Star is Born, starring alongside Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, marking a significant milestone in his already impressive career.

Throughout his journey, Shangela has consistently demonstrated his versatility, adaptability, and dedication to his craft, earning him a loyal fan base and cementing his position as a household name in the world of entertainment.

Career

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2023
{"id":103840845,"title":"Little Demon","year":2022,"character":"Queen Inichoochiama (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/little-demon","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1hfhhlsp2jag.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1hfhhlsp2jag.jpg"},"released":1}
2022
Little Demon
Little Demon as Queen Inichoochiama (voice)
{"id":134847,"title":"Hall American: Forbidden","year":"2018","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/hall-american-forbidden","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_134847.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_134847.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
{"id":128839,"title":"Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate","year":"2018","character":"Stephen","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/hurricane-bianca-from-russia-with-hate","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_128839.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_128839.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":115002,"title":"A Star Is Born","year":"2018","character":"Drag Bar Emcee","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/a-star-is-born-2018","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4tsv5674va60.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4tsv5674va60.jpg"},"released":1}
A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born as Drag Bar Emcee
{"id":109133,"title":"Hurricane Bianca","year":"2016","character":"Stephen","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/hurricane-bianca","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_109133.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_109133.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
{"id":107,"title":"The X-Files","year":2016,"character":"Annabelle","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/the-x-files","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3vr17bjebl9g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3vr17bjebl9g.jpg"},"released":1}
The X-Files
The X-Files as Annabelle
{"id":89039,"title":"Kiss Me, Kill Me","year":"2015","character":"Jasmine","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/kiss-me-kill-me","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_89039.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_89039.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
{"id":36196,"title":"Lavalantula","year":"2015","character":"Neils Elman (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/lavalantula","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_36196.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_36196.jpg"},"released":1}
Lavalantula
Lavalantula as Neils Elman (uncredited)
{"id":77095,"title":"Farah Goes Bang","year":"2013","character":"Bettina","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/farah-goes-bang","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4rohondlca20.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4rohondlca20.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
{"id":298,"title":"R.I.P.D.","year":"2013","character":"Drag Queen Avatar (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/ripd","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/jsb8uidftso0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/jsb8uidftso0.jpg"},"released":1}
R.I.P.D.
R.I.P.D. as Drag Queen Avatar (uncredited)
{"id":1839,"title":"Terriers","year":2010,"character":"Mikaela","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/terriers","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_1839.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_1839.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
Terriers
Terriers as Mikaela
{"id":265727,"title":"The Panty Man","year":"2009","character":"Young Poet","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-panty-man","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_265727.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_265727.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
The Panty Man
The Panty Man as Young Poet
{"id":208462,"title":"Soul of a Nation","year":"2022","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/soul-of-a-nation-2022","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_208462.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_208462.jpg"},"released":1}
2022
{"id":103846780,"title":"Exposed","year":2021,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/exposed-2019","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103846780.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103846780.jpg"},"released":1}
2021
{"id":705,"title":"The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon","year":2021,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/the-tonight-show-starring-jimmy-fallon","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1ke3606l35b0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1ke3606l35b0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":245667,"title":"Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone","year":"2020","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/together-in-pride-you-are-not-alone","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_245667.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_245667.jpg"},"released":1}
2020
{"id":103834951,"title":"We're Here","year":2020,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/were-here","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2s1tk1hvqr3g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2s1tk1hvqr3g.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":138196,"title":"Trixie Mattel: Moving Parts","year":"2019","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/trixie-mattel-moving-parts","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_138196.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_138196.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
{"id":103833313,"title":"Werq the World","year":2019,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/werq-the-world","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/j8b471ph8vg0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/j8b471ph8vg0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":136609,"title":"RuPaul's Drag Race Holi-Slay Spectacular","year":"2018","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/rupauls-drag-race-holi-slay-spectacular-2018","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_136609.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_136609.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
{"id":103832784,"title":"Dancing Queen","year":2018,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/dancing-queen","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103832784.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103832784.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":111362,"title":"Dragged","year":"2016","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/dragged","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_111362.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_111362.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
{"id":105054,"title":"This Is Drag","year":"2015","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/this-is-drag","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_105054.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_105054.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
{"id":883,"title":"RuPaul's Drag Race","year":2011,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/rupauls-drag-race","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/av69980um3a0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/av69980um3a0.jpg"},"released":1}
2011