Drag Performer of the Month: BEAUJANGLESS Dance Diva & Chappell Roan Headliner

Best description of my drag: Sultry, lit Young Auntie

How many years I’ve been at it: Six years now 

Original hometown: Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico

Favorite number to do: I have a Whitney mix that revives me every single time, that goes from “I Have Nothing” into “It’s Not Right, But It’s Okay (Thunderpuss Mix),” and it’s quite the crowd favorite.

A number I will NEVER do: I’ve never given that a thought…but I guess now a Diddy song, lol

Favorite cosmetic product: I love concealer and blush! You can do so much feminization (when you look this cxnt) with just some concealer and blush 

Reason I started drag: I was actually referred into it as an “up and coming NYC it girl” who could not hear a song without breaking into a twerk session. Frankie Sharp saw that and said, “You should perform.” The following week, I was having a debut performance at Metro for Kandy Muse and JanelleNo.5’s “Metrosensual” party and haven’t left the stage since!

Most important diva ever: Whitney Houston

A drag performer I admire: I would have to say my mother, JanelleNo.5. The way she can command a room and shift the energy in any room with just a mic and a “fuck ass bob” is nothing short of a super-talent that I truly admire. 

The man of my dreams: Travis Kelce, but then he blocked me on Instagram and started dating Taylor. I haven’t been able to conjure up a new one that’s worthy since. 

Drink of choice: Hennessy Red Bull with a splash of pineapple at night, and an espresso martini by morning 

Best thing about drag: The freedom. Some often take it for granted, but I think about all the liberating moments where I can truly just let go as my most authentic queer self and express myself on stage or really anywhere. Drag is such a grand extension to femininity in my experience. Femininity is the basis of my queerness. 

Before I even knew what gay was or that I was gay/queer, I knew I had strong feminine energy I needed to release, and it’s not lost on me that not everyone has that freedom. 

Worst thing about drag: The price to be a fab queen. I don’t wear much…and still end up spending a pretty penny on the strings and floss I wear.

Proudest drag moment I’ve had: I’ve been blessed to have had so many. My first would be my Harper’s Bazaar cover last year, which, with the talent involved in that shoot (Sasha Colby and Sasha Velour, etc.) I was shocked I was picked as the cover star, but it was CORRECT (Hehe). And also, this past month I headlined Chappell Roan’s set at the All Things Go musical festival in front of 10,000 people, which was really cxnt.

Weirdest drag moment I’ve had: I can’t say I’ve had any weird moments; maybe performing at private parties. Often in NYC during Pride, we perform at offices and such…Those are always awkward because you can always hear your heels on the hard wood floors louder than the music, and it’s like 3PM. 

Best advice to a new queen: I say go for what you want. And the more you do, the more you’ll learn who you are as an artist, who is consuming your art and why you’re doing what you’re doing. And don’t forget to network and wash your tights and pads because someone like me will say something. 

Where to find me: Pieces every Monday at 9PM | Hush every Thursday at 10PM | Playhouse every Saturday at 9PM

IG @beaujangless