Lana Ja'Rae
Lana Ja'Rae | |
|---|---|
| Born | Braylon Ja'Rae Jackson May 7, 2002 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Occupation | Drag queen |
| Years active | 2024–present |
Braylon Ja'Rae Jackson, known professionally as Lana Ja'Rae (born May 7, 2002),[1] is an American drag performer competing on the upcoming seventeenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race (2025).
Early life
Braylon Ja'Rae Jackson was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. He started his drag persona in Oklahoma.[2][3] While in high school, Jackson portrayed Miss Trunchbull in a production of Matilda the Musical.[4]
Personal life
They are currently based in New York City.[5] Their "drag mother" is season 15 alumni Luxx Noir London.[6] They are additionally an open supporter of the Ali Forney Center.[7] She cites her drag inspiration to be Naomi Campbell.[4]
Filmography
Television
- RuPaul's Drag Race (season 17, 2025)[8]
See also
References
- ^ @lanajarae (May 7, 2024). "22 ⭐️ @tannerabelofficial" – via Instagram.
- ^ "On point with: Lana Ja'Rae". Thotyssey. September 14, 2022. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
- ^ "BRAYLON - Union Model Management". union.management. Union Model Management. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- ^ a b Nolfi, Joey. "RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 queens promise 'profane imagery' on runway, loads of drama, and twisty 'panic' ahead". ew.com. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ "'RuPaul's Drag Race' Announces Season 17 Cast, Updated 'Rate-a-Queen' Twist". Variety. December 4, 2024. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- ^ Nolfi, Joey. "RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 cast revealed as Rate-a-Queen returns with a major twist: 'The game is new'". ew.com. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
- ^ Wolf, Lexi (November 29, 2024). "Life's A Drag". parkmagazineny.com. Park Magazine NY. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
- ^ Nolfi, Joey (December 4, 2024). "RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 cast revealed as Rate-a-Queen returns with a major twist: 'The game is new'". Entertainment Weekly. Dotdash Meredith. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
