Lana Ja'Rae

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Lana Ja'Rae
Born
Braylon Ja'Rae Jackson

(2002-05-07) May 7, 2002 (age 22)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
OccupationDrag queen
Years active2024–present

Braylon Ja'Rae Jackson, known professionally as Lana Ja'Rae (born May 7, 2002), [1] is an American drag performer competing on the upcoming seventeenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race (2025).

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Early life

Braylon Ja'Rae Jackson was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. He started his drag persona in Oklahoma. [2] [3] While in high school, Jackson portrayed Miss Trunchbull in a production of Matilda the Musical . [4]

Personal life

They are currently based in New York City. [5] Their "drag mother" is season 15 alumni Luxx Noir London. [6] They are additionally an open supporter of the Ali Forney Center. [7] She cites her drag inspiration to be Naomi Campbell. [4]

Filmography

Television

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  2. ↑ "On point with: Lana Ja'Rae". Thotyssey. September 14, 2022. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  3. ↑ "BRAYLON - Union Model Management". union.management. Union Model Management. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  4. 1 2 Nolfi, Joey. "RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 queens promise 'profane imagery' on runway, loads of drama, and twisty 'panic' ahead". ew.com. Entertainment Weekly . Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  5. ↑ "'RuPaul's Drag Race' Announces Season 17 Cast, Updated 'Rate-a-Queen' Twist". Variety. December 4, 2024. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  6. ↑ Nolfi, Joey. "RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 cast revealed as Rate-a-Queen returns with a major twist: 'The game is new'". ew.com. Entertainment Weekly . Retrieved December 6, 2024.
  7. ↑ Wolf, Lexi. "Life's A Drag". parkmagazineny.com. Park Magazine NY. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
  8. ↑ Nolfi, Joey (December 4, 2024). "RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 cast revealed as Rate-a-Queen returns with a major twist: 'The game is new'". Entertainment Weekly . Dotdash Meredith . Retrieved December 4, 2024.
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