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Shangela Laquifa Wadley (born '''D. J. Pierce''' on November 22, 1981) is an [[African American]] [[drag queen]], comedian, and reality television personality and contestant on [[RuPaul's Drag Race]] [[RuPaul's Drag Race (season 2)|Seasons 2]] and [[RuPaul's Drag Race (season 3)|3]]. He was the first contestant eliminated in season two, and returned as a surprise contestant in the series' third season, springing out of a box in the first episode. He was among the top five contestants before his elimination in eleventh episode. Since RuPaul's Drag Race, Shangela has had several television appearances and continues to perform across the [[United States]].<ref>"On The Move - See Shangela Live!" Shangela - Debutantess Of The Deep South. Web. 19 Feb. 2012. <http://www.shangela.com/pages.php?PID=events>.</ref>
Shangela Laquifa Wadley (born '''D. J. Pierce''' on November 22, 1981) is an [[African American]] [[drag queen]], comedian, and reality television personality and contestant on [[RuPaul's Drag Race]] [[RuPaul's Drag Race (season 2)|Seasons 2]] and [[RuPaul's Drag Race (season 3)|3]]. She was the first contestant eliminated in season two, and returned as a surprise contestant in the series' third season, springing out of a box in the first episode. She was among the top five contestants before his elimination in eleventh episode. Since RuPaul's Drag Race, Shangela has had several television appearances and continues to perform across the [[United States]].<ref>"On The Move - See Shangela Live!" Shangela - Debutantess Of The Deep South. Web. 19 Feb. 2012. <http://www.shangela.com/pages.php?PID=events>.</ref>


== Personal History ==
== Personal History ==
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== Career ==
== Career ==
Shangela emerged as Pierce's drag persona in January 2009.<ref>"'Halleloo' for D.J. Pierce! Getting to Know the Man Behind Drag Sensation Shangela." AfterElton.com | The Pop Culture Site That Plays for Your Team. Ed. Dennis Ayers. 9 Jan. 2012. Web. 19 Feb. 2012. <http://www.afterelton.com/people/2012/01/shangela-interview-dj-pierce-halleloo>.</ref> Pierce had choreographed a three person drag act to "[[Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)|Single Ladies]]" for a sober charity event in Los Angeles, and when one of the performers cancelled, the other two asked him to fill in.<ref>Shangela. "'Bout Me." Shangela - Debutantess Of The Deep South. Web. 19 Feb. 2012. <http://www.shangela.com/about.php>.</ref> The club's promoter was so impressed with Shangela's performance that he offered to book his for the following week. After only five months of performing in Los Angeles, Shangela was selected to join the cast for [[RuPaul's Drag Race (season 2)|Season 2]] of [[RuPaul's Drag Race]].
Shangela emerged as Pierce's drag persona in January 2009.<ref>"'Halleloo' for D.J. Pierce! Getting to Know the Man Behind Drag Sensation Shangela." AfterElton.com | The Pop Culture Site That Plays for Your Team. Ed. Dennis Ayers. 9 Jan. 2012. Web. 19 Feb. 2012. <http://www.afterelton.com/people/2012/01/shangela-interview-dj-pierce-halleloo>.</ref> Pierce had choreographed a three person drag act to "[[Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)|Single Ladies]]" for a sober charity event in Los Angeles, and when one of the performers cancelled, the other two asked him to fill in.<ref>Shangela. "'Bout Me." Shangela - Debutantess Of The Deep South. Web. 19 Feb. 2012. <http://www.shangela.com/about.php>.</ref> The club's promoter was so impressed with Shangela's performance that he offered to book her for the following week. After only five months of performing in Los Angeles, Shangela was selected to join the cast for [[RuPaul's Drag Race (season 2)|Season 2]] of [[RuPaul's Drag Race]].


Shangela is known for his catchphrase, "halleloo," which the Los Angeles Times considered one of the "2010 Top Terms We Learned on Reality Television."<ref>Villarreal, Yvonne, and Maria Elena Fernandez. "2010 Top Terms We Learned on Reality TV - Latimes.com." Http://latimesblogs.latimes.com. LA Times, 28 Dec. 2010. Web. 19 Feb. 2012. <http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2010/12/2010-top-terms-we-learned-on-reality-tv.html>.</ref> His comedian persona is Laquifa, who entered the limelight during eighth episode of season three, in which he won the "Ru Ha Ha" competition. Since being on RuPaul's Drag Race, Laquifa has performed comedy as Laquifa in Downelink.com’s “One Night Stand Up!” on [[Logo (TV channel)|LOGO]]. Additionally, he has performed in the Drag Queens of Comedy showcase alongside legends [[Lady Bunny]], [[Jackie Beat]] and [[Coco Peru]].<ref>http://www.outviewonline.com/2011/03/outscene-pre-view-le-faux-welcomes-drag.html</ref>
Shangela is known for her catchphrase, "halleloo," which the Los Angeles Times considered one of the "2010 Top Terms We Learned on Reality TV."<ref>Villarreal, Yvonne, and Maria Elena Fernandez. "2010 Top Terms We Learned on Reality TV - Latimes.com." Http://latimesblogs.latimes.com. LA Times, 28 Dec. 2010. Web. 19 Feb. 2012. <http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2010/12/2010-top-terms-we-learned-on-reality-tv.html>.</ref> Pierce's comedian persona is Laquifa, who entered the limelight during eighth episode of season three, in which she won the "Ru Ha Ha" competition. Since being on RuPaul's Drag Race, Laquifa has performed comedy in Downelink.com’s “One Night Stand Up!” on [[Logo (TV channel)|LOGO]]. Additionally, she has performed in the Drag Queens of Comedy showcase alongside legends [[Lady Bunny]], [[Jackie Beat]] and [[Coco Peru]].<ref>http://www.outviewonline.com/2011/03/outscene-pre-view-le-faux-welcomes-drag.html</ref>


He has also had several television appearances, including [[Toddlers & Tiaras]], in which he coached his 9 year old goddaughter, Hailey, to compete in a beauty pageant.<ref>"'Halleloo' for D.J. Pierce! Getting to Know the Man Behind Drag Sensation Shangela." AfterElton.com | The Pop Culture Site That Plays for Your Team. Ed. Dennis Ayers. 9 Jan. 2012. Web. 19 Feb. 2012. <http://www.afterelton.com/people/2012/01/shangela-interview-dj-pierce-halleloo>.</ref> Additionally, Shangela has had appearances in episodes of [[Community (TV series)|Community]], [[Terriers (TV series)|Terriers]], [[Dance Moms]], and [[Detroit 187]]. He has also appeared in a commercial for [[Orbitz]] with fellow Drag Race contestants, [[Manila Luzon]] and [[Carmen Carrera]].<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YlLme2l0js ''Orbitz Commercial - Rupaul's Drag Race Cast''] from ''[[YouTube]]''</ref> Shangela was featured as one of [[Out (magazine)|OUT Magazine]]'s Most Compelling People of 2011.<ref>Shavarebi, Jordan. "Catching Up With Shangela." Out Magazine. 17 Nov. 2011. Web. 19 Feb. 2012. <http://www.out.com/entertainment/interviews/2011/11/17/catching-shangela>.; "Shangela - Info | Facebook." Welcome to Facebook. Web. 19 Feb. 2012. <https://www.facebook.com/ShangelaOnline?sk=info>.</ref> D.J. has also had a non-drag role in a short film, Body of a Barbie, which aired on [[BET]] and was a Top 7 National Finalist on the network's Lens on Talent series.<ref>"Lens On Talent | Short Films | Body of a Barbie - 11/02/10 | Lens On Talent | Videos | BET." Celebrities, Music, News, Fashion, Entertainment, TV Shows and Video | BET. Web. 19 Feb. 2012. <http://www.bet.com/video/lensontalent/season2shortfilms/body-of-a-barbie-11-02-10-230629.html>.; "OUTscene: (PRE-view) Le Faux Welcomes Drag Race Star, Shangela on 4/8-9!" OUTview Online. Web. 19 Feb. 2012. <http://www.outviewonline.com/2011/03/outscene-pre-view-le-faux-welcomes-drag.html>.</ref>
Shangela has also had several television appearances, including [[Toddlers & Tiaras]], in which she coached her 9 year old goddaughter, Hailey, to compete in a beauty pageant.<ref>"'Halleloo' for D.J. Pierce! Getting to Know the Man Behind Drag Sensation Shangela." AfterElton.com | The Pop Culture Site That Plays for Your Team. Ed. Dennis Ayers. 9 Jan. 2012. Web. 19 Feb. 2012. <http://www.afterelton.com/people/2012/01/shangela-interview-dj-pierce-halleloo>.</ref> Additionally, she has had appearances in episodes of [[Community (TV series)|Community]], [[Terriers (TV series)|Terriers]], [[Dance Moms]], and [[Detroit 187]]. Shangela has also appeared in a commercial for [[Orbitz]] with fellow Drag Race contestants, [[Manila Luzon]] and [[Carmen Carrera]].<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YlLme2l0js ''Orbitz Commercial - Rupaul's Drag Race Cast''] from ''[[YouTube]]''</ref> Shangela was featured as one of [[Out (magazine)|OUT Magazine]]'s Most Compelling People of 2011.<ref>Shavarebi, Jordan. "Catching Up With Shangela." Out Magazine. 17 Nov. 2011. Web. 19 Feb. 2012. <http://www.out.com/entertainment/interviews/2011/11/17/catching-shangela>.; "Shangela - Info | Facebook." Welcome to Facebook. Web. 19 Feb. 2012. <https://www.facebook.com/ShangelaOnline?sk=info>.</ref> D.J. has also had a non-drag role in a short film, Body of a Barbie, which aired on [[BET]] and was a Top 7 National Finalist on the network's Lens on Talent series.<ref>"Lens On Talent | Short Films | Body of a Barbie - 11/02/10 | Lens On Talent | Videos | BET." Celebrities, Music, News, Fashion, Entertainment, TV Shows and Video | BET. Web. 19 Feb. 2012. <http://www.bet.com/video/lensontalent/season2shortfilms/body-of-a-barbie-11-02-10-230629.html>.; "OUTscene: (PRE-view) Le Faux Welcomes Drag Race Star, Shangela on 4/8-9!" OUTview Online. Web. 19 Feb. 2012. <http://www.outviewonline.com/2011/03/outscene-pre-view-le-faux-welcomes-drag.html>.</ref>


==Music==
==Music==
On 23 August 2011, he released his first single ''"Call Me Laquifa"'', which is available for purchase via [[iTunes]] and other commercial music sites.
On 23 August 2011, Shangela released her first single ''"Call Me Laquifa"'', which is available for purchase via [[iTunes]] and other commercial music sites.


==Discography==
==Discography==

Revision as of 03:35, 11 May 2012

Shangela Laquifa Wadley
Born
D.J. Pierce

(1981-11-22) November 22, 1981 (age 42)
Paris, Texas,
Occupation(s)Drag Queen
Reality Television Personality
Comedian
Actor
Websitehttp://www.shangela.com

Shangela Laquifa Wadley (born D. J. Pierce on November 22, 1981) is an African American drag queen, comedian, and reality television personality and contestant on RuPaul's Drag Race Seasons 2 and 3. She was the first contestant eliminated in season two, and returned as a surprise contestant in the series' third season, springing out of a box in the first episode. She was among the top five contestants before his elimination in eleventh episode. Since RuPaul's Drag Race, Shangela has had several television appearances and continues to perform across the United States.[1]

Personal History

Pierce grew up in Paris, Texas, and was raised primarily by his grandparents because his mother was in the military and relocated often.[2] Pierce was the first male cheerleader in his local high school since 1968.[3] He began dressing in drag to get As in creative projects for English classes in high school.[4] After high school, Pierce attended Southern Methodist University and graduated with honors. He briefly worked in public relations before moving to Los Angeles to pursue a career in entertainment.[5]

Career

Shangela emerged as Pierce's drag persona in January 2009.[6] Pierce had choreographed a three person drag act to "Single Ladies" for a sober charity event in Los Angeles, and when one of the performers cancelled, the other two asked him to fill in.[7] The club's promoter was so impressed with Shangela's performance that he offered to book her for the following week. After only five months of performing in Los Angeles, Shangela was selected to join the cast for Season 2 of RuPaul's Drag Race.

Shangela is known for her catchphrase, "halleloo," which the Los Angeles Times considered one of the "2010 Top Terms We Learned on Reality TV."[8] Pierce's comedian persona is Laquifa, who entered the limelight during eighth episode of season three, in which she won the "Ru Ha Ha" competition. Since being on RuPaul's Drag Race, Laquifa has performed comedy in Downelink.com’s “One Night Stand Up!” on LOGO. Additionally, she has performed in the Drag Queens of Comedy showcase alongside legends Lady Bunny, Jackie Beat and Coco Peru.[9]

Shangela has also had several television appearances, including Toddlers & Tiaras, in which she coached her 9 year old goddaughter, Hailey, to compete in a beauty pageant.[10] Additionally, she has had appearances in episodes of Community, Terriers, Dance Moms, and Detroit 187. Shangela has also appeared in a commercial for Orbitz with fellow Drag Race contestants, Manila Luzon and Carmen Carrera.[11] Shangela was featured as one of OUT Magazine's Most Compelling People of 2011.[12] D.J. has also had a non-drag role in a short film, Body of a Barbie, which aired on BET and was a Top 7 National Finalist on the network's Lens on Talent series.[13]

Music

On 23 August 2011, Shangela released her first single "Call Me Laquifa", which is available for purchase via iTunes and other commercial music sites.

Discography

Singles

References

  1. ^ "On The Move - See Shangela Live!" Shangela - Debutantess Of The Deep South. Web. 19 Feb. 2012. <http://www.shangela.com/pages.php?PID=events>.
  2. ^ "'Halleloo' for D.J. Pierce! Getting to Know the Man Behind Drag Sensation Shangela." AfterElton.com | The Pop Culture Site That Plays for Your Team. Ed. Dennis Ayers. 9 Jan. 2012. Web. 19 Feb. 2012. <http://www.afterelton.com/people/2012/01/shangela-interview-dj-pierce-halleloo
  3. ^ "'Halleloo' for D.J. Pierce! Getting to Know the Man Behind Drag Sensation Shangela." AfterElton.com | The Pop Culture Site That Plays for Your Team. Ed. Dennis Ayers. 9 Jan. 2012. Web. 19 Feb. 2012. <http://www.afterelton.com/people/2012/01/shangela-interview-dj-pierce-halleloo
  4. ^ 'Bout Me." Shangela - Debutantess Of The Deep South. Web. 19 Feb. 2012. <http://www.shangela.com/about.php>.
  5. ^ "'Bout Me." Shangela - Debutantess Of The Deep South. Web. 19 Feb. 2012. <http://www.shangela.com/about.php>.
  6. ^ "'Halleloo' for D.J. Pierce! Getting to Know the Man Behind Drag Sensation Shangela." AfterElton.com | The Pop Culture Site That Plays for Your Team. Ed. Dennis Ayers. 9 Jan. 2012. Web. 19 Feb. 2012. <http://www.afterelton.com/people/2012/01/shangela-interview-dj-pierce-halleloo>.
  7. ^ Shangela. "'Bout Me." Shangela - Debutantess Of The Deep South. Web. 19 Feb. 2012. <http://www.shangela.com/about.php>.
  8. ^ Villarreal, Yvonne, and Maria Elena Fernandez. "2010 Top Terms We Learned on Reality TV - Latimes.com." Http://latimesblogs.latimes.com. LA Times, 28 Dec. 2010. Web. 19 Feb. 2012. <http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2010/12/2010-top-terms-we-learned-on-reality-tv.html>.
  9. ^ http://www.outviewonline.com/2011/03/outscene-pre-view-le-faux-welcomes-drag.html
  10. ^ "'Halleloo' for D.J. Pierce! Getting to Know the Man Behind Drag Sensation Shangela." AfterElton.com | The Pop Culture Site That Plays for Your Team. Ed. Dennis Ayers. 9 Jan. 2012. Web. 19 Feb. 2012. <http://www.afterelton.com/people/2012/01/shangela-interview-dj-pierce-halleloo>.
  11. ^ Orbitz Commercial - Rupaul's Drag Race Cast from YouTube
  12. ^ Shavarebi, Jordan. "Catching Up With Shangela." Out Magazine. 17 Nov. 2011. Web. 19 Feb. 2012. <http://www.out.com/entertainment/interviews/2011/11/17/catching-shangela>.; "Shangela - Info | Facebook." Welcome to Facebook. Web. 19 Feb. 2012. <https://www.facebook.com/ShangelaOnline?sk=info>.
  13. ^ "Lens On Talent | Short Films | Body of a Barbie - 11/02/10 | Lens On Talent | Videos | BET." Celebrities, Music, News, Fashion, Entertainment, TV Shows and Video | BET. Web. 19 Feb. 2012. <http://www.bet.com/video/lensontalent/season2shortfilms/body-of-a-barbie-11-02-10-230629.html>.; "OUTscene: (PRE-view) Le Faux Welcomes Drag Race Star, Shangela on 4/8-9!" OUTview Online. Web. 19 Feb. 2012. <http://www.outviewonline.com/2011/03/outscene-pre-view-le-faux-welcomes-drag.html>.

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