Minhi Wang

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Minhi Wang
Born
David Shih-Ming Yao

1984or1985(age 39–40) [1]
Australia
Occupations
  • Drag performer
  • model
Television Canada's Drag Race

Minhi Wang is the stage name of David Shih-Ming Yao [2] [3] (born 1984 or 1985), [1] an Australian drag performer and model best known for competing on the fifth season of Canada's Drag Race . [4]

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Career

Minhi Wang is Ming Yao's drag persona. Minhi Wang competed on the fifth season of Canada's Drag Race . Previously, Yao appeared on the show's first season as a member of the Pit Crew. [5] Yao is the second Pit Crew member to compete as a contestant within the Drag Race franchise, following Megui Yeillow of Drag Race España . [2]

On Canada's Drag Race, Minhi Wang won the main challenge of the fourth episode, which tasked contestants with designing an outfit. [6]

Outside of drag, Yao is also a model and an influencer. [7]

Personal life

Originally from Perth, [2] [8] Yao is based in Toronto. [5]

Filmography

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Hirst, Jordan (2024-11-23). "Aussie Pit Crew hunk makes drag debut on Canada's Drag Race". QNews. Archived from the original on 2024-11-28. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
  2. 1 2 3 Henderson, Taylor. "Another Pit Crew hunk is now competing as a queen on 'Drag Race". out.com. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  3. "Wangderful (Minhi Wang)". music.apple.com. Apple Inc. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
  4. Hirst, Jordan (2024-10-26). "Aussie Pit Crew hunk is competing on Canada's Drag Race". QNews. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  5. 1 2 "Meet the queens competing on Canada's Drag Race season 5". www.out.com. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
  6. "'Canada's Drag Race' Season 5, Episode 4 recap: 'Should we speed it up a little bit?'". Xtra Magazine. 2024-12-13. Archived from the original on 2024-12-13. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
  7. "This Former Pit Crew Member is Now a Drag Race Queen!". 2024-10-30. Archived from the original on 2024-11-05. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
  8. James, Michael (2024-10-25). "Canada's Drag Race Reveals First Aussie Queen On Season Five". Star Observer. Retrieved 2024-11-30.