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Jessica Wild Born José David Sierra
April 8, 1980
San Juan, Puerto RicoOccupation Drag Queen, Make-up artist, Reality Television Personality Website Official website José David Sierra (born June 10, 1980), better known as Jessica Wild, is a Puerto Rican drag queen, professional make-up artist, and reality television personality.
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Biography
Wild was born in San Juan but raised in Caguas, Puerto Rico. He started his drag career at local San Juan gay venues such as Krash (also known as Eros) and Starz.
Television
Wild won an on-line vote to become a cast member of the second season of Logo's popular reality series, RuPaul's Drag Race, which premiered on the network in February 2010.[1] He was eliminated in the seventh episode of the season, which first aired on March 22, 2010.[2]
Besides his participation on RuPaul's Drag Race, Wild (along with season one contestant Nina Flowers) has performed on the popular Puerto Rican television program Objetivo Fama, which airs throughout the United States and Latin America. He also has made appearances on No te Duermas and other local television programs and specials.
Music
Since appearing on RuPaul's Drag Race, Wild appeared in a music video for the popular reggaeton band Calle 13, and has fielded offers to record a dance/techno music album in Los Angeles. He plans to perform live with Puerto Rican rock band Rebeldía.[3][4]
In January 2011, Wild (in collaboration with DJ Ranny) released his first dance single "You Like it Wild", which is available for purchase via many commercial music sites.
Personal life
Wild resides in Boston, where he performs at gay venues and events both locally and throughout the United States. When not in drag, Wild works as a professional make-up artist.
Discography
- You Like It Wild (2011)
References
- ^ Rupaul’s Drag Race Exclusive: Meet Season 2’s first queen: Jessica Wild from Entertainment Weekly 27 July 2009
- ^ RuPaul's Drag Race: Always Judge a Book By Its Cover from Gawker 23 March 2010
- ^ Sin Miedo a Fracasar: Jessica Wild from www.gcmagonline.com 16 January 2010
- ^ Your life is an open book on ‘Drag Race from Gay and Lesbian Times 25 March 2010
External links
- Official website
- Jessica Wild on the Internet Movie Database
- Jessica Wild on Facebook
- Jessica Wild fan page on Facebook
- Jessica Wild on MySpace
- Jessica Wild on Twitter
- Jessica Wild on YouTube
- Jessica Wild interview on Logo
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