Laganja Estranja

Biography

Laganja Estranja is the stage name of Jay Jackson, an American choreographer, drag queen, and cannabis rights activist based in Los Angeles, California. He rose to fame as a contestant on the sixth season of RuPaul's Drag Race, finishing in eighth place. Laganja performed moderately well on the show, winning a challenge while partnered with eventual runner-up Adore Delano. During the show, Laganja became infamous for her over-the-top dramatics, catchphrases, and emotional breakdowns. Jay is a choreographer at Beyond Belief Dance Studio in Mesquite, Texas, a studio owned by his drag mother, Alyssa Edwards. In 2016, Jay and friends developed Laganja's Dance School, a hip hop-oriented jazz-funk choreography class and confidence workshop. The workshop is held in North Hollywood, California, and also tours abroad. In 2014, Jay contributed vocals to a cover of RuPaul's "Jealous of My Boogie", for the album RuPaul Presents: The CoverGurlz. On June 4, 2018 he debuted on So You Think You Can Dance (United States) on Fox.

Known For

RuPaul's Drag Race

as Self - Guest

RuPaul's Drag Race

as Self - Audience Member

RuPaul's Drag Race

as Self - Contestant

RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars

as Self - Lip Sync Assassin

RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked

as Self - Contestant

Game Changer

as Self - Guest Judge

The Bitch Who Stole Christmas

as Self

Straight Outta OZ

PRIDE: To Be Seen - A Soul of a Nation Presentation

as Self (archive footage)

The Pit Stop

as Self