Janey Jacké
Jacké in 2020
Born
Justin Omar Mooijer

(1992-04-09) 9 April 1992
NationalityDutch
Occupations
Years active2017–present
TelevisionDrag Race Holland (season 1)
RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs the World
Websitejaneyjacke.com

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 a spin-off season known as RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs the World (2022).

Career

At 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, she was announced as one of the nine contestants on RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs the World, ultimately placing 5th.[8]

Personal life

Mooijer was born in Purmerend and grew up in Volendam.[9] He is now based in Amsterdam.[7]

Discography

Singles

As lead artist

Title Year Album
"Turned Heads" (featuring Lady Bee)[10] 2022 Non-album singles
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

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2019 All Together Now Himself Judge
2020 Cultuur in Actie! Himself Guest [12]
Drag Race Holland Himself Runner-up
Jinek Himself Guest
2022 RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs the World Himself 5th Place
2023 Wie is de Mol? Himself Contestant [13]

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2013 Chez Nous (2013) Drag queen
2018 Gewoon Vrienden Friend Yad [3][14]

Music videos

Year Artist Title
2020 Sederginne Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!

Web series

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

  1. 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.
  2. "TURNED HEADS". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
  3. 1 2 "Janey Jacké - The Drag Agency NL". The Drag Agency (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 15 July 2021. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
  4. "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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 1 2 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.
  8. 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.
  9. "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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. "Janey Jacké - Cultuur in Actie!". YouTube. 8 June 2020. Archived from the original on 15 July 2021. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
  13. "DIT ZIJN DE KANDIDATEN VAN WIE IS DE MOL? SEIZOEN 24". wieisdemol.avrotros.nl (in Dutch). AVROTROS. 21 November 2023. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  14. "Gewoon Vrienden Full Cast & Crew". IMDb. Archived from the original on 15 July 2021. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
  15. ""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.
  16. 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.
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