Vanessa Vanjie
Biography
Vanessa Vanjie Mateo (born October 3, 1991), sometimes known as Miss Vanjie or simply Vanjie, is the stage name of José Cancel, an American drag performer known for competing on the tenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race and placing fifth on the eleventh season of the show. In addition to competing on Drag Race, she has also appeared in many of its spin-offs, including RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race, and RuPaul's Drag Race: Vegas Revue. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Known For & Full Filmography29 Titles
Drama Series - 2019, 16 episodes • as Self
Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and everyday people who are beacons of hope in their communities.
Drama Series - 2009, 16 episodes • as Self - Special Guest
Join RuPaul, the world's most famous drag queen, as the host, mentor and judge for the ultimate in drag queen competitions. The top drag queens in the U.S. will vie for drag stardom as RuPaul, in full glamazon drag, will reign supreme in all judging and eliminations while helping guide the contestants as they prepare for each challenge.
Drama Series - 2009, 16 episodes • as Self - Contestant
Join RuPaul, the world's most famous drag queen, as the host, mentor and judge for the ultimate in drag queen competitions. The top drag queens in the U.S. will vie for drag stardom as RuPaul, in full glamazon drag, will reign supreme in all judging and eliminations while helping guide the contestants as they prepare for each challenge.
Drama Series - 2010, 16 episodes • as Self - Contestant
The access-all-areas pass to the drama that you didn't see on the runway—the backstage bitchiness, the catfights, the struggles, the tears and the secrets. See what happens behind the scenes of RuPaul's Drag Race when the queens let their tucks breathe... and let their emotions flow.
Drama Series - 2012, 16 episodes • as Self - Lip Sync Assassin
The most celebrated competitors from RuPaul's Drag Race vie for a second chance to enter Drag Race herstory. This drag queen showdown is filled with plenty of heated competition, lip-syncing for the legacy, and, of course, the All-Stars Snatch Game.
Drama Series - 2012, 16 episodes • as Self - Contestant
The most celebrated competitors from RuPaul's Drag Race vie for a second chance to enter Drag Race herstory. This drag queen showdown is filled with plenty of heated competition, lip-syncing for the legacy, and, of course, the All-Stars Snatch Game.
Drama Series - 2006, 16 episodes • as Self - Special Guest
Germany's Next Topmodel is a German reality television show, based on a concept that was introduced by Tyra Banks with America's Next Top Model. The competition is hosted by Heidi Klum. She also serves as the lead judge and executive producer of the show.
Drama Series - 2014, 16 episodes • as Self
Michelle Visage interviews the eliminated queen from the week's episode of RuPaul's Drag Race.
Drama Series - 2012, 16 episodes • as Self - Contestant
An access-all-areas pass to the drama that you didn't see on the runway. See what happens behind the scenes when the queens let their tucks breathe... and let their emotions flow.
Drama Series - 2016, 16 episodes • as Self
The aftershow for RuPaul's Drag Race and RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars. The show involves two people (usually two previous competitors from Drag Race) who discuss the events of the episode.
Drama Series - 2020, 16 episodes • as Self - Guest Judge
Drag queens showcase their Canadian charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent to become Canada's Next Drag Superstar and to win the $100,000 grand prize.
Drama Series - 2014, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
Comedian Jonny McGovern hosts a talk show with Co-Host Lady Red Couture, where they catch up and gossip with fabulous celebrity guests.
Drama Series - 2013, 16 episodes • as Self - Guest
A digital series starring the shining star of RuPaul's Drag Race, Alyssa Edwards. Each week she spills the T on an array of topics.
Drama Series - 2024, 16 episodes • as (voice)
A re-imagined animated version of Chris Rock's beloved autobiographical family comedy Everybody Hates Chris.
Drama Series - 2020, 16 episodes • as Vanessa Vanjie
While traveling across the country in a run-down RV, drag queen Ruby Red discovers an unlikely sidekick in AJ: a tough-talking 10-year-old stowaway.
Drama Series - 2020, 16 episodes • as Self - Queen Supreme Mentor
Secret celebrities - from all walks of life - compete in full drag as they try to impress Emmy Award winning host, RuPaul. To save themselves from elimination, they have to lip sync for their lives. In the end, one celebrity will be crowned America's Next Celebrity Drag Superstar.
Drama Series - 2023, 16 episodes • as Self - Drag Queen
If you seek for outrageous and unforgettable party, call someone who can make something fabulous and highly entertaining out of next to nothing...a Drag Queen.
Drama Series - 2018, 16 episodes • as Self
The queens are back like never before. Viewers behind the scenes at the eccentric and often gag-worthy drag closets of Drag Race alums. It gives fans an intimate glimpse at their favorite queens and reveals the backstory of their most iconic looks.
Drama Series - 2019, 16 episodes • as Self
Follow some of your favorite queens on the Werq The World Tour! An unprecedented backstage pass and intimate look into the global phenomenon of drag. This doc-series features ten of the most famous Queens in the world as they bring their sickening performances to ferocious fans across Europe. Follow along with each Queen as they share their own personal journeys and unveil the truths about drag life on tour.
Drama Series - 2017, 16 episodes • as Self
Once RuPaul’s Drag Race ends a season, what happens next? Portrait of a Queen goes behind the glitz and glamour of RuPaul's Drag Race to look at some of the most successful queens in the business and document their evolution following their stint on the show.
Drama Series - 2022, 16 episodes • as Self
14 of the world’s biggest reality superstars from some of television’s most iconic series – “Jersey Shore,” “Love Is Blind,” “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” “Geordie Shore,” “Acapulco Shore,” “Rio Shore,” and “Bachelor in Paradise” – come together for an epic vacation at the ultimate shore house in the Canary Islands, to battle it out for a cash prize and global bragging rights.
Drama Series - 2018, 16 episodes • as Self
Have you ever wondered what life was like for your favorite drag queens? Well wonder no more, our new docu-series Follow Me shows a day in the life of some of your favorite Drag Race Queens.
Drama Series - 2020, 16 episodes • as Self
Follow Naomi Smalls, Derrick Barry, Vanessa Vanjie Mateo and other queens from RuPaul’s Drag Race as Mama Ru leads them through the next level in their careers with a Las Vegas residency.
Drama Series - 2022, 16 episodes • as Self
Drag icon Miss Vanjie has just 24 hours to find love in a mansion filled with 18 men! Vanjie: 24 Hours of Love is a social dating experiment brought to you by the producers of RuPaul’s Drag Race and it explores the complexities of modern gay dating as seen through the eyes of eighteen perspective suitors from all walks of life and one legendary queen. Over eight episodes, watch Miss Vanjie as she puts her suitors to the test and eliminates the rest in order to find her one true love! Vanjie: 24 Hours of Love is presented by House of Love.
Drama Series - 2021, 16 episodes • as Vanessa Vanjie Mateo
Let's talk about sex! RuPaul’s Drag Race queens Vanessa Vanjie Mateo and Kameron Michaels (aka Kamjie) take viewers to class! The surprisingly informative and highly entertaining series features topics on all things ‘Sex Ed’ from a gay male perspective, with certified sex therapist Dr. Chris Donaghue providing his expert opinion on the topic of the week. Gay Sex Ed, it's everything you didn't learn in High School.
Drama Series - 2022, 16 episodes • as Self
Follows multiple historic and groundbreaking queer individuals throughout history.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Antonio
Richard Martinez is lured back into a decades-old feud with his mother, who owns a homophobic fast-food chain restaurant, and he decides to go under-cover as Bianca Del Rio to put her out of business.
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • as Self
The queens return to the stage for the first time since the pandemic in our hit summer drive-in series. Filmed live at The Rose Bowl Stadium in Los Angeles.
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • as Self
Photographer Marco Ovando chronicles life on the road, literally, as the dolls take to parking lots to prove the show really must go on – even during a pandemic! Fierce stage shows, intimate interviews and a peak backstage at our hit Drive ’N Drag tour.