D.J. 'Shangela' Pierce
Actor · Writer · Producer · Makeup & Hair
Born Nov 22, 1981 · Paris, Texas, USA
Active 1993–present
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.
Filmography
Magic Hour (2026) — RickyLone Star Bull (2026) — JordanA Star Is Born (2018) — Drag Bar EmceeThe Mentalist (2008) — ShangelaThe X-Files (1993) — AnnabelleBones (2005) — Kimmy MooreCommunity (2009) — Miss Urbana ChampaignStation 19 (2018) — Ruby Red Slippers2 Broke Girls (2011) — HallelujahR.I.P.D. (2013) — Drag Queen Avatar (uncredited)Lovecraft Country (2020) — Lena HorneGlee (2009) — Shangela Laquifa WadleyKaty Keene (2020) — DeverauxBroad City (2014) — WaitressTerriers (2010) — MikaelaLittle Demon (2022) — Queen Inichoochiama (voice)Hurricane Bianca (2016) — StephenA Black Lady Sketch Show (2019) — Arms DealerHurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate (2018) — StephenLavalantula (2015) — Neils Elman (uncredited)Forbidden (2018)Detroit 1-8-7 (2010) — Drag PerformerStraight Outta OZ (2016)We're Here (2020) — Consulting Producer · Producer