Shangela Laquifa Wadley is best known as Drag Queen, Television Personality, Actress, Singer who has an estimated Net Worth of $600 Thousand. Drag queen who gained fame for appearing on the second and third seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race. He is also a stand-up comedian who has performed on LOGO's One Night Stand Up and as part of the Drag Queens of Comedy. He was born on November 22,1981, Paris, TX. He released his first single as a musician, “Call Me Laquifa,” in August 2011. He was a cheerleader at and later worked in public relations. He appeared in the music video for Lady GaGa's “Applause” in 2013. His birth name is Darius J. Pierce. He was raised by his grandparents due to his mother being in the military. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Shangela Laquifa Wadley Bio, Wiki
Best Known For
Being the drag persona of reality TV personality and actor D.J. Pierce
Participating in season 2 and 3 of RuPaul‘s Drag Race and also in season 3 of RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars
Nick Name
Shangela Laquifa Wadley
Full Name
D.J. Pierce
Birth Place
Paris, Texas, United States
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Education
Shangela attended Southern Methodist University.
Profession
Drag Queen, Television Personality, Actress, Singer
Manager
Shangela is represented by –
Ron Davis of Say What Entertainment
Mark Degenkolb of Degenkolb Entertainment
Melissa Hirschenson of Innovative Artists
Charlie Roina of Jill Fritzo Public Relations
Family
Mother – She was in the U.S Army.
Siblings – None
Genre
Hip Hop, Rap
Label
Independent
Build Type
Slim
Nationality
American
Age
38 years old
Date of Birth
November 22,1981
Zodiac Sign
Sagittarius
Height
5 ft 6 in or 167.5 cm
Weight
65 kg or 143.5 lbs
Sexual Orientation
D.J. Pierce is openly gay.
Distinctive Features
Afro hair
Ethnicity
Multiracial (Black and Middle Eastern)
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Net Worth
$600 Thousand
Shangela Laquifa Wadley Filmography
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2009
The Panty Man
Young Poet
Short film
2012
LaQuifa is HALLELOOSIN’ It!
Herself
Stand-up film
2013
Farah Goes Bang
Bettina
2013
R.I.P.D.
Drag Queen Avatar
Uncredited
2013
Cinderoncé[34]
The Fairy Dragmother
Short film
2015
TupiniQueens[35]
Drag Queen
Documentary
2015
This Is Drag
Herself
Documentary
2015
Kiss Me, Kill Me[36]
Jasmine
2016
Dragged
Herself
Documentary
2016
Hurricane Bianca
Stephen
2018
Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate
Stephen
2018
A Star Is Born
Drag Bar Emcee
Shangela Laquifa Wadley TV Shows
Year
Title
Role
Notes
Ref
2010
Terriers
Mikaela
Episode: “Pimp Daddy”
[37]
2010
One Night Stand Up
Herself / Host
Episode: “Downelink.com's One Night Stand Up”
2010–2012
RuPaul's Drag Race
Herself
Contestant: Season 2 – 12th PlaceContestant: Season 3 – 6th PlaceGuest Star: Season 4 (Episode “RuPocalypse Now!”)
[38]
2010–2011
RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked
Herself
11 episodes
2011
Spring/Fall
Dion
Unsold pilot
[39]
2011
A Mann's World
Snip
Unsold pilot
[37]
2011
Detroit 1-8-7
Drag Performer
Episode: “Legacy/Drag City”
[37]
2011
The Soup Awards
Herself
Television special
2011–2015
Dance Moms
Herself
3 episodes
[38]
2011
Community
Miss Urbana Champaign
Episode: “Advanced Gay”
[39]
2012–2013
Toddlers & Tiaras
Herself / Guest Mentor
36 episodes
[6]
2012
The Soup
Herself
3 episodes
2012
The Mentalist
Herself
Episode: “Ruby Slippers”
[26]
2012
L.A. Hair
Herself
Episode: “The Big Blow Out”
[40]
2012
2 Broke Girls
Hallelujah
Episode: “And the Hold-Up”
[38]
2012
Glee
Drag Queen
Episode: “Thanksgiving”
[26]
2013
The Bold and the Beautiful
Steve Caplan
Episode: “#1.6693”
2014
Hello Ross
Correspondent / Panelist
2 episodes
2014
Bones
Kimmy Moore
Episode: “The Drama in the Queen”
[26]
2015
Lavalantula
Neils Elman
Television film
2016
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Herself
Talk show
[41]
2016
The X-Files
Annabelle
Episode: “Mulder and Scully Meet the Were-Monster”
[42]
2016–2018
RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars
Herself
Guest Star: Season 2 (Episode “All Stars Snatch Game”)Contestant: Season 3 – 3rd/4th Place
