Shawn Morales

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Shawn Morales
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Born (1978-07-21) July 21, 1978 (age 46)
Santa Monica, California
Occupations
  • Model
  • Actor
  • Television Personality
Years active2011–present
Known for
Spouse
Levi Packer
(m. 2020)

Shawn Morales (born July 21, 1978) is an American model, [1] actor, and nightlife personality based in Los Angeles, California.

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RuPaul's Drag Race

In 2011, while working as a gogo dancer at local gay bars, Shawn auditioned for the RuPaul's Drag Race "Pit Crew" (also known as the Scruff Pit Crew). They are a group of men who appear on each season of Drag Race. [2] The men of the Pit Crew are typically dressed only in their underwear, assisting RuPaul and contestants in various challenges on the reality show. [3] They usually have no dialogue on the show, mainly appearing as "eye candy" for viewers and contestants. Morales became the first non-African-American man to join the Pit Crew, joining in season three. He would also go on to appear in RuPaul's music video for the song "Champion." Morales remained with the show until he was axed before Season 7 began. No reason ever was given for Morales' departure from the show, but after a well-circulated Huffington Post article about Gold's Gym revoking Morales' gym membership [4] due to his body odor, rumors swirled that there may have been a link between the two. Morales reprised his role in Season 10, as well as guest appearances on other RuPaul's Drag Race and their production company, World of Wonder's companion shows. [5]

Personal life

On November 5, 2020, Morales married his husband Levi Packer in Brownwood, Texas. [6]

Filmography

Television
YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2011 RuPaul's Drag Race Himself (Pit Crew) Season 3 [7]
2012 RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Himself (Pit Crew) Season 1 [8]
2013RuPaul's Drag RaceHimself (Pit Crew) Season 5 (Ep. 8) [9]
2014RuPaul's Drag RaceHimself (Pit Crew) Season 6 [10]
2015RuPaul's Drag RaceHimself (Pit Crew) Season 7 [11]
2018 Dragula Himself (Resurrected Body) Season 2 [12]
2018RuPaul's Drag RaceHimself (Pit Crew) Season 10 [13]
2018 RuPaul's Drag Race Holi-slay Spectacular Himself (Pit Crew) TV special [14]
2019RuPaul's Drag Race All StarsHimself (Pit Crew) Season 4 [15]
Web series
YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2014 RuPaul Drives... Himself Web series starring RuPaul [16]
2014 Oh Pit Crew HimselfCompanion web series to RuPaul's Drag Race [17]
2015 Couple$ for Ca$h HimselfGame show produced by World of Wonder [18]
Music video appearances
TitleYearDirectorRef.
"Champion"
(RuPaul)
2011 Mathu Andersen [19]
"I Wanna Have Some Fun"
(Pandora Boxx)
2012Ashley Esqueda [20]
"love you like a big schlong"
(Willam Belli)
2012Heaven Jones [21]
"Sissy That Walk"
(RuPaul)
2014Steven Corfe [22]
"Your Makeup Is Terrible"
(Alaska Thunderfuck)
2014Saša Numić [23]
"Original"
(Orchid and Hound)
2015Adrian Anchondo [24]

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  6. "Shawn Morales on Instagram: "Hey everyone! Just a little update... Shawn and I have scheduled our wedding for TODAY at 1pm!!! Since my parents are here from California, we thought it most convenient for everyone! We're so very excited!... because it's such short notice, I'll be leaving our registry open for a little bit after the wedding to give people enough time if they would like to participate!! Thanks for all the support! We love you all!!❤❤❤ https://www.zola.com/registry/leviandshawn"". Instagram.{{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
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