Quick Facts
Born:
1981-11-22
Birthplace:
Paris, Texas, USA
Credits:
67 Total Roles
D.J. 'Shangela' Pierce
Acting
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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.
Known For
A Star Is Born
Drag Bar Emcee
R.I.P.D.
Drag Queen Avatar (uncredited)
The Mentalist
Shangela
The X-Files
Annabelle
Bones
Kimmy Moore
Community
Miss Urbana Champaign
2 Broke Girls
Hallelujah
Station 19
Ruby Red Slippers
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Magic Hour MOVIE | Ricky |
| 2023 | Turn Up the Love: Connecting to Pride MOVIE | Self |
| 2022 | The Jennifer Hudson Show TV | Self |
| 2022 | Little Demon TV | Queen Inichoochiama (voice) |
| 2022 | PRIDE: To Be Seen - A Soul of a Nation Presentation MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2020 | Lovecraft Country TV | Lena Horne |
| 2020 | Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone MOVIE | Self |
| 2020 | We're Here TV | Self |
| 2020 | Katy Keene TV | Deveraux |
| 2019 | Tamron Hall TV | Self - Guest |