D.J. 'Shangela' Pierce

Overview

Known for
Acting
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Birthday
Nov 22, 1981 (43 years old)

D.J. 'Shangela' Pierce

Known For

PRIDE: To Be Seen - A Soul of a Nation Presentation
0h 41m
Movie 2022

PRIDE: To Be Seen - A Soul of a Nation Presentation

It’s the resilience and love that keeps this community marching to the beat of its own drum; each generation redefining what it means to be queer and to be seen.

Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone
1h 48m
Movie 2020

Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone

Online special co-hosted by Billy Eichner and Lilly Singh in response to COVID-19 featuring celebrities and live performances raising funds for LGBTQ community centers.

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.