Laganja Estranja
ActingAbout Laganja Estranja
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.
Laganja Estranja Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Laganja Estranja reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 10 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Laganja Estranja's work falls within the Music genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 40% of Laganja Estranja's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Miley Cyrus and Her Dead Petz: The Milky Milky Milk Tour 2015, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Laganja Estranja Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Laganja Estranja's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Laganja Estranja has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | In Hell With Ivo | Herself | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | God Save the Queens | Rita | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | PRIDE: To Be Seen - A Soul of a Nation Presentation | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Open to It | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Bitch Who Stole Christmas | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | House of Pride | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Laganja's Dance School | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Straight Outta OZ | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Miley Cyrus and Her Dead Petz: The Milky Milky Milk Tour 2015 | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | RuPaul's Drag Race: Green Screen Christmas | Self | Flop | Similar → |
Laganja Estranja - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Laganja Estranja?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Laganja Estranja is "Miley Cyrus and Her Dead Petz: The Milky Milky Milk Tour 2015" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Laganja Estranja acted in?
Laganja Estranja has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Laganja Estranja?
Other notable films include "In Hell With Ivo", "PRIDE: To Be Seen - A Soul of a Nation Presentation", and "Straight Outta OZ".