Jessica Wild
| Jessica Wild | |
|---|---|
| Born | José David Sierra June 10, 1980 San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Occupation | 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 is the youngest of 3 children. He started his drag career at local San Juan gay venues such as Krash (also known as Eros) and Starz. His drag name comes from a girl whom he dated as a teenager and "Wild" comes from his amazing dance performances.
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. In August 2015, Wild, along with 29 other Drag Queens, performed live with Miley Cyrus at the MTV VMAS.
Music
Since appearing on RuPaul's Drag Race, Wild appeared in a music video for the popular reggaeton band Calle 13, and fielded offers to record a dance/techno music album. He has performed 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 iTunes and many commercial music sites. The single debuted at number forty-two on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs,[5] before peaking at number thirty.[6] In addition, he recorded a duet with the Mexican singer Fedro entitled "Maquillaje" 'which is part of the singer's new album. He has also performed on stage with Mexican singer Gloria Trevi.
Personal life
After Rupaul's Drag Race, Wild lived in Boston for a few years. Wild currently lives in Inglewood, California where he performs locally in clubs throughout the United States.
Discography
- You Like It Wild (2011)
- Absolutely (2013)
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
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External links
- Official website
- Jessica Wild on the Internet Movie Database
- Jessica Wild fan page on Facebook
- Jessica Wild interview on Logo
