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Shangela

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Birth Date

Zodiac Sign

Scorpio

Biography

Chantaize Darius Jeremy Pierce, better known by the stage name Shangela Laquifa Wadley or simply as Shangela, is an American drag queen, reality television personality, TV producer, and actor best known for competing on RuPaul's Drag Race. Shangela was the first contestant eliminated in season two, and returned as a surprise contestant in the series' third season, placing sixth. She returned once again for the third season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars where she finished in joint-third/fourth place alongside winner of the first season, BeBe Zahara Benet. Shangela has also made several television appearances and regularly performs across the United States and Canada.

Additional Information

Born

  • Chantaize Darius Jeremy Pierce (1981-11-22) November 22
  • 1981 (age 42)[1][2]Lamar County
  • Texas
  • U.S.[2]

FullName

Shangela

Education

Southern Methodist University (BA)

Known For

  • RuPaul's Drag Race (season 2)
  • RuPaul's Drag Race (season 3)
  • RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (season 3)
  • Dancing With The Stars (season 31)

BirthPlace

Lamar County, Texas, U.S.[2]

Occupations

  • Drag queen
  • television personality
  • actor

Other Names

D.J. Pierce

Organizations