Janey Jacké

Janey Jacké
Jacké in 2020
Born
Justin Omar Mooijer

(1992-04-09) 9 April 1992 (age 32)
Purmerend, Netherlands
NationalityDutch
Occupations
Years active2017–present
TelevisionDrag Race Holland (season 1)
RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World (series 1)
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 later the first series of 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, 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

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
Season 1
Jinek [nl] 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

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2013 Chez Nous (2013) [nl] 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. ^ 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.
  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. ^ 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.
  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.