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.
Filmography
all 62
TV Shows 35
self 29
Movies 27
Voice 1
Producer 1
Queen Inichoochiama (voice)

Little Demon (2022)
TV
Self (archive footage)

PRIDE: To Be Seen - A Soul of a Nation Presentation (2022)
Movie
Shangela

Hello World (2021)
Movie
Lena Horne

Lovecraft Country (2020)
TV
5.5
Self / Producer / Consulting Producer

We're Here (2020)
TV
Deveraux

Katy Keene (2020)
TV
6.08
Self - Guest

Tamron Hall (2019)
TV
Herself / Executive Producer / Writer / Director

Shangela Is Shook (2019)
Movie
Arms Dealer

A Black Lady Sketch Show (2019)
TV
Self (uncredited)

Trixie Mattel: Moving Parts (2019)
Movie
Self - Guest

Exposed with Joseph Shepherd (2019)
TV
Clue Giver

The Masked Singer (2019)
TV
6
Self - Special Guest

RuPaul's Drag Race Holi-Slay Spectacular (2018)
Movie
8
Donizete

Super Drags (2018)
TV
Drag Bar Emcee

A Star Is Born (2018)
Movie
6.64
Himself

Tommy in La La Land (2018)
TV
Ruby Red Slippers

Station 19 (2018)
TV
7.1
Self - as Shangela

Dragged (2016)
Movie
Herself

TupiniQueens (2015)
Movie
Jasmine

Kiss Me, Kill Me (2015)
Movie
Neils Elman (uncredited)

Lavalantula (2015)
Movie
Self - Guest

Whatcha Packin' (2014)
TV
Waitress

Broad City (2014)
TV
7.13
The Fairy Dragmother

Cinderoncé (2013)
Movie
Drag Queen Avatar (uncredited)

R.I.P.D. (2013)
Movie
7.19
Self - Guest / Self - Guest (voice)

Alyssa's Secret (2013)
TV
Self / LaQuifa / Producer / Writer / Makeup & Hair

LaQuifa is Halleloosin' It! (2013)
Movie
Bettina

Farah Goes Bang (2013)
Movie
Self - Contestant

RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (2012)
TV
4
Shangela / Producer

Jenifer Lewis and Shangela (2012)
TV
Hallelujah

2 Broke Girls (2011)
TV
5.77
Drag Performer

Detroit 1-8-7 (2010)
TV
6.29
Mikaela

Terriers (2010)
TV
9
Self - Contestant

RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked (2010)
TV
Miss Urbana Champaign

Community (2009)
TV
6.11
Self - Guest

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009)
TV
Shangela Laquifa Wadley

Glee (2009)
TV
6.57
Young Poet

The Panty Man (2009)
Movie
Self - Contestant / Self - Special Guest / Shangela Laquifa Wadley / Self - Contestant (archive footage) / Self - Audience Member

RuPaul's Drag Race (2009)
TV
6.63
Shangela - Guest Mentor

Toddlers & Tiaras: Where Are They Now (2009)
TV
6.33
Shangela

The Mentalist (2008)
TV
6.88
Kimmy Moore

Bones (2005)
TV
5.94
Self - Contestant

Dancing with the Stars (2005)
TV
6
Annabelle

The X-Files (1993)
TV
6
Self - Guest

LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988)
TV
Jordan

Lone Star Bull
Movie
Gallery


Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1981-11-22 (43 years old)
Birth NameDarius Jeremy Pierce
Birth PlaceParis, United States
CitizenshipsUnited States
ResidencesLas Vegas, United States of America
Also Known AsShangela Laquifa Wadley, Shangela, D.J. Pierce, Darius Jeremy Pierce, D.J. Shangela Pierce, DJ 'Shangela' Pierce
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