Vanessa Vanjie Mateo

Vanessa Vanjie Mateo rose to international prominence in 2018 after competing on the tenth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Though eliminated in the first episode, her memorable exit, repeating ‘Miss Vanjie… Miss Vanjie… Miss…

Vanjie,’ became a viral internet meme, swiftly elevating her global profile and establishing her as a distinctive personality. That same year, she released her debut single, ‘I’m Vanjie,’ solidifying her presence as a recording artist, and her burgeoning influence was further recognized when she graced the cover of Gay Times in September 2018. Building on this foundational success, Vanjie returned to RuPaul’s Drag Race for its eleventh season in 2019, where she secured a fifth-place finish, significantly expanding her substantial fanbase and solidifying her status within the drag community. Her television career continued with subsequent appearances across the franchise, including RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race, RuPaul’s Drag Race: Vegas Revue, and Canada’s Drag Race.

This high-profile achievement reaffirmed her enduring popularity and talent, securing her place as a prominent and bookable figure in both the drag and broader entertainment industries, where she continues to expand her ventures in television, music, and digital content.