Justin Omar Mooijer[1][2] (born 9 April 1992), known by the stage name Janey Jacké, is a Dutch drag queen, actor and presenter, most known for competing in the first season of Drag Race Holland (2020)[3] and later the first series of RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World (2022).
Janey Jacké | |
|---|---|
 Jacké in 2020 | |
| Born | Justin Omar Mooijer 9 April 1992 |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Television | Drag Race Holland (season 1) RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World (series 1) |
| Website | janeyjacke |
Career
editAt age 16, Mooijer dressed up as a woman for the first time during a classmate's birthday party.[4]
In 2012, Mooijer completed his education at the Da Costa hotel school, for which he did internships at various hotels. After five years of working at Michelin restaurants and five-star hotels, he started a professional career as Janey Jacké.[5]
On 9 September 2020, Janey Jacké was announced as one of ten cast members of the debut season of Drag Race Holland.[6] Jacké made it to the finals and became runner-up.[7]
On 17 January 2022, Janey Jacké was announced as one of the nine contestants on the first series of RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World, ultimately coming in fifth place.[8]
Personal life
editMooijer was born in Purmerend and grew up in Volendam.[9] He is now based in Amsterdam.[7]
Discography
editSingles
editAs lead artist
edit| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Turned Heads" (featuring Lady Bee)[10] | 2022 | Non-album singles |
As featured artist
edit| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Living My Life in London (Cast Version)"[11] (RuPaul featuring the cast of RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World) |
2022 | Non-album single |
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | All Together Now | Himself | Judge | |
| 2020 | Cultuur in Actie! | Himself | Guest | [12] |
| Drag Race Holland | Himself | Runner-up Season 1 |
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| Jinek | Himself | Guest | ||
| 2022 | RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World | Himself | 5th Place Series 1 |
|
| 2024 | Wie is de Mol? | Himself | 8th Place | [13] |
Film
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Chez Nous (2013) | Drag queen | ||
| 2018 | Gewoon Vrienden | Friend Yad | [3][14] |
Music videos
edit| Year | Artist | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Sederginne | Girls Just Wanna Have Fun! |
Web series
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dook duikt in | Himself (in drag) | Guest, 1 episode | [15] |
| 2022 | Bring Back My Girls | Herself | Guest | [16] |
References
edit- ^ Kuitenbrouwer, Jessica (27 April 2021). "Máximabewonderaar en dragqueen Janey Jacké: 'Als onze prinsessen ooit in drag willen, bel me!'". Parool (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 15 July 2021. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ "TURNED HEADS". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
- ^ a b "Janey Jacké - The Drag Agency NL". The Drag Agency (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 15 July 2021. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ "Justin en zijn alter ego: Janey Jacké". Nieuw Volendam (in Dutch). 18 February 2019. Archived from the original on 3 September 2019. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ Tulp, Martijn (29 September 2020). ""Had ik gehoopt op 25.000 euro? Absoluut"". Winq (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 15 July 2021. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ Nolfi, Joey (7 September 2020). "Meet the flying Dutchwomen of RuPaul's Drag Race Holland season 1". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on 16 July 2021. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ a b Damshenas, Sam (9 November 2020). "Drag Race Holland runner-up Janey Jacké is "hungry" for All Stars". Gay Times. Archived from the original on 26 September 2021. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
- ^ Nolfi, Joey (17 January 2022). "RuPaul's Drag Race UK Versus the World cast adds international all-stars to new competition". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on 17 January 2022. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
- ^ "Justin en zijn alter ego: Janey Jacké" [Justin and his alter ego: Janey Jacké]. Nieuw Volendam (in Dutch). 18 February 2019. Archived from the original on 3 September 2019. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ Damshenas, Sam (9 March 2022). "Exclusive: Here's who Janey Jacké wants to win Drag Race UK vs the World". Gay Times. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
- ^ Benutty, John (1 March 2022). "'RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs. The World' episode 5 recap: Final 5 add hometown verses to 'Living My Life in London'". Gold Derby. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
- ^ "Janey Jacké - Cultuur in Actie!". YouTube. 8 June 2020. Archived from the original on 15 July 2021. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ "DIT ZIJN DE KANDIDATEN VAN WIE IS DE MOL? SEIZOEN 24". wieisdemol.avrotros.nl (in Dutch). AVROTROS. 21 November 2023. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
- ^ "Gewoon Vrienden Full Cast & Crew". IMDb. Archived from the original on 15 July 2021. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ ""Het was zo next level heftig die ruzie!" - JANEY JACKÉ". YouTube. 5 November 2020. Archived from the original on 15 July 2021. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ Del Rosario, Alexandra (5 May 2022). "'Bring Back My Girls': WOW Presents Plus Sets Original Series, Will Film Live At DragCon LA". Deadline. Retrieved 16 May 2022.