Ginger Minj
Ginger Minj | |
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![]() Ginger Minj at RuPaul's DragCon LA 2018 | |
Born | Joshua Allen Eads |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Drag queen |
Known for | |
Website | http://gingerminj.com/ |
Ginger Minj is the stage name of Joshua Allan Eads,[1] an American drag queen, actor, and singer, most known for competing on the seventh season of the reality television competition RuPaul's Drag Race and subsequently the second season of RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars.
Early life
Eads was born in Lake County, Florida, and majored in theater at school. His drag mother is Rusty Fawcett.[2]
Career
Eads as Ginger Minj competed on the seventh season of the reality television competition RuPaul's Drag Race, which was announced on March 2, 2015.[3] He placed in the top three in the season, but lost to Violet Chachki. He was announced as one of ten contestants for the second season of RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars on June 17, 2016.[4] He was eliminated in the third episode, placing eighth.
Music
Eads released his first single, "Ooh Lala Lala" on June 1, 2015.[5] A second single, "Bad, Bad Boy" was released on October 21, 2016.[6]
His debut album, Sweet T, was released in October 2016[7] Ginger Min contributed to the compilation album Christmas Queens 3 (2017).[8] The album consists of a mix of original songs and covers and features of variety of styles including pop, rock, dance, jazz, and soul.
His second album "Clown Fucker" is set to be released in December 2018.[9]
Acting
Eads was an actor in Clandestine Arts' production of Avenue Q.[10] He performed with other All Stars 2 queens at the Trailblazer Honors for Harvey Fierstein as the only singing performer on July 7, 2016.[11] He was with Katya and Alyssa Edwards on commercial bumpers for a Mama's Family marathon for the Logo channel.[12]
He is set to star in the upcoming musical comedy film Dumplin'.[13]
Personal life
Eads is from Florida,[7] and was married to his husband by Michelle Visage at a DragCon convention in 2017.[14]
Discography
Studio Albums
- Sweet T (2016)[15]
- Clown Fucker (2018)
Singles
- Ooh Lala Lala (2016)
- Bad, Bad Boy (2016)
Other appearances
Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
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"Christma-Hannu-Kwanzaa-Ka" | 2015 | N/A | Christmas Queens |
"Let the Music Play" | RuPaul | RuPaul Presents CoverGurlz 2 | |
"Eggs" | 2016 | Lucian Piane, Trixie Mattel | Shade: The Rusical |
"Down Home Country Christmas" | Carnie Wilson | Christmas Queens 2 | |
"Xmas Hams" | Jiggly Caliente | ||
"White Christmas" | 2017 | N/A | Christmas Queens 3 |
"All This Body" | 2018 | Jiggly Caliente, Alaska Thunderfuck | T.H.O.T. Process |
References
- ^ Boedeker, Hal. "Orlando actor runs 'RuPaul's Drag Race'". OrlandoSentinel.com. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
- ^ Redmond, Adele (2018-01-19). "Superstar drag queen Ginger Minj reconciles faith and female impersonation in World Buskers Festival show". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
- ^ Nichols, JamesMichael (2015-01-28). "'RuPaul's Drag Race' Adds New Judges, Will Premiere March 2". Huffington Post. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
- ^ "Logo Announces Contestants For "RuPaul's All Star Drag Race" Season 2". LOGO News. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
- ^ Ginger Minj (2015-06-01), Ginger Minj - Ooh Lala Lala [Official], retrieved 2018-06-01
- ^ Ginger Minj (2016-10-21), Ginger Minj - Bad, Bad Boy [Official], retrieved 2018-06-01
- ^ a b "Ginger Minj Teases New Music & a Major RuPaul's DragCon NYC Makeover: 'I Can't Screw This Up'". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
- ^ "Christmas Queens: Holiday Album & Tour From 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Vets Returning for 2017". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-09-23.
- ^ https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/pride/8477520/ginger-minj-rupauls-dragcon-2018-interview-ursula-little-mermaid
- ^ Kubersky, Seth. "'RuPaul's Drag Race' star Joshua Eads plays it straight in 'Avenue Q' at Bay Street". Orlando Weekly. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
- ^ Logo (2016-07-07), All Stars 2 Cast Performs 'I Am What I Am' for Harvey Fierstein | Trailblazer Honors | Logo, retrieved 2018-06-01
- ^ Logo (2016-12-02), The Queens Alyssa Edwards, Katya & Ginger Minj Rave About Mama's Family | Logo, retrieved 2018-06-01
- ^ https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/pride/8477520/ginger-minj-rupauls-dragcon-2018-interview-ursula-little-mermaid
- ^ "Ginger Minj Got Married At DragCon". LOGO News. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
- ^ Sweet T by Ginger Minj, 2016-10-21, retrieved 2018-06-01
External links
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- Joshua Allan Eads at IMDb
- Ginger Minj discography at Discogs