D.J. 'Shangela' Pierce
Known for Acting
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.
Filmography
A Star Is Born
2018
as Drag Bar Emcee
R.I.P.D.
2013
as Drag Queen Avatar (uncredited)
Hurricane Bianca
2016
as Stephen
Lavalantula
2015
as Neils Elman (uncredited)
Forbidden
2018
Magic Hour
2026
as Ricky
PRIDE: To Be Seen - A Soul of a Nation Presentation
2022
as Self (archive footage)
Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate
2018
as Stephen
Trixie Mattel: Moving Parts
2019
as Self (uncredited)
RuPaul's Drag Race Holi-Slay Spectacular
2018
as Self - Contestant
Straight Outta OZ
2016
Lone Star Bull
2026
as Jordan
Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone
2020
as Self
Kiss Me, Kill Me
2015
as Jasmine
BEAT. Contour. Snatched. How Drag Queens Shaped the Biggest Makeup Trends
2018
LaQuifa is Halleloosin' It!
2013
as Self / LaQuifa
LaQuifa is Halleloosin' It!
2013
Writer
LaQuifa is Halleloosin' It!
2013
Producer
Turn Up the Love: Connecting to Pride
2023
Bianca Del Rio Birthday Roast
2016
as Self