Jujubee (drag queen)
| Jujubee | |
|---|---|
 Jujubee performing in September 2014 | |
| Born |
June 21, 1984 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.[1] |
| Residence | Boston, Massachusetts U.S. |
| Occupation | Drag Queen, Reality Television Personality |
| Years active | 2009-present |
| Website | http://www.jujubeeonline.com |
Jujubee, also known as Airline Inthyrath,[2][3] (born June 21, 1984)[4] is an American drag queen and reality television personality from Boston, Massachusetts.[3] He is best known as a contestant on Season 2 of RuPaul's Drag Race[3] and RuPaul's All Stars Drag Race.
RuPaul's Drag Race
Jujubee appeared on RuPaul's Drag Race when he was 25, finishing the season in third place. Jujubee, along with fellow contestants Raven, Pandora Boxx, and Morgan McMichaels served as drag professors on RuPaul's Drag U, a spin-off of Drag Race that premiered on the Logo network in June 2010.[5] He was also nominated for a 2010 NewNowNext Award for "Most Addictive Reality Star."[6][7] On 6 August 2012, it was announced that Jujubee was one of twelve past Drag Race contestants selected to join the cast of RuPaul's All Stars Drag Race that premiered on the Logo network on 22 October 2012.[8] Paired with contestant Raven to form Team Rujubee the duo managed to make it to the finals which aired on 26 November 2012, where he landed in third/fourth place with fellow contestant Shannel. Jujubee later appeared in the music video "Queen" by Mimi Imfurst's band Xelle, along with other RuPaul's Drag Race contestants.[9]
Personal life
Jujubee is of Laotian descent. He grew up in Boston performing in local gay nightclubs. Jujubee's drag mother is Boston performer Karisma Geneva-Jackson Tae.[10]Jujubee appeared in the music video for RuPaul's song "Jealous of My Boogie"[11] and in Xelle's music video "Queen".
References
- ↑ RuPaul's Drag Race Tour coming to Club One in Savannah from The Savannah Morning News 20 October 2011
- ↑ "Catching Up With Jujubee". out.com. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
- 1 2 3 "RuPaul's Drag Race Season 2". Retrieved 22 May 2010.
- ↑ Inthyrath, Airline. "Juju Bee". Facebook. Retrieved 23 May 2010.
- ↑ Polly, John. "Drag Race Daily: Start Studying! RuPaul's Drag U Will be in Session this Summer. Watch a Preview". NewNowNext on Logo. Retrieved 23 May 2010.
- ↑ Shumaker, Jason (April 15, 2010). "Logo Announces Nominees for Third Annual 'NewNowNext Awards' 2010". PR Newswire. Retrieved 23 May 2010.
- ↑ "Vote for the 2010 NewNowNext Awards!". NewNowNext on Logo. Retrieved 23 May 2010.
- ↑ RuPaul's All Stars Drag Race cast includes Jujubee, Latrice Royale, Manila Luzon from chicago.gopride.com; 06 August 2012
- ↑ Spargo, Chris (25 October 2012). "XELLE's 'Queen' Music Video Features Every 'Drag Race' Queen: Watch October 25, 2012 ● by Chris Spargo". New Now Next. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
- ↑ Jujubee interview Drag History, NewNowNext.com accessed 9/10/2016
- ↑ "Video Premiere: "Jealous Of My Boogie" by RuPaul featuring Tyra Sanchez, Jujubee and Raven - @LOFT965". @LOFT965. Retrieved 13 June 2015.