D.J. Pierce, known by his stage name Shangela Laquifa Wadley, is an American drag queen, reality television corn 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 fourth/third alongside BeBe Zahara Benet. Shangela has also made several television appearances, and regularly performs across the United States and Canada.
| Born: | D. J. Pierce, Nov 22, 1981 |
| Residence: | Los Angeles, California |
| Other names: | Shangela |
| Alma mater: | Southern Methodist University |
| Occupation: | Drag Queen, television personality, actor |
| Known for: | RuPaul's Drag Race (season 2) RuPaul's Drag Race (season 3) RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (season 3) |
| Home town: | Paris, Texas |
| Website: | Shangela Laquifa Wadley's Official site |
| IMDb: | Shangela Laquifa Wadley's IMDb |
About Shangela Laquifa Wadley
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.
Before Fame
He was a cheerleader at and later worked in public relations.
Achievement
He released his first single as a musician, "Call Me Laquifa," in August 2011.
Family Life
His birth name is Darius J. Pierce. He was raised by his grandparents due to his mother being in the military.
Associations
He appeared in the music video for Lady GaGa's "Applause" in 2013.
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- LGBT people from Texas
- American drag queens
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