JAJA is a Filipino drag performer who competed on the first season of Drag Race Thailand.
Drag Name Origin[]
According to Carubio, JAJA was originated from the name his customers usually called. It is the mix between his real name R-Jay and Diva. When customers say both words quickly, it became JAJA which Carubio finds memorable and convenient. [1]
Track Records[]
| Season Competed: | Thailand Season 1 |
|---|---|
| Ranking: | 5th/6th Place |
| Mini-Challenges Won: | 1 (Ep. 4) |
| Times as Team Captain: | 0 |
| Main Challenges Won: | 0 |
| Runway Challenges Won: | 1 (Ep. 4) |
| Times in Bottom: | 2 (Eps. 5, 6) |
| Episode Eliminated: | Episode 6 |
Memorable Quotes[]
Drag Race Thailand Season 1[]
- "Mabuhayyy! ARGHH! It's me JAJA! Not that greedy." (entrance quote)
- Amadiva: "What it means, what does it mean?"
- JAJA: "I think she says: 'Dearis, would you like to follow me?'"
- "Girl, she said Tata Young not Tata Old, you're like Tata Old." (during Amadiva and Natalia's lipsync)
Trivia[]
- JAJA is the drag mother of Drag Race Philippines season 2 contestant DeeDee Marié Holliday[2], which makes her the drag grandmother of Drag Race Philippines season 1 contestants Brigiding and Viñas Deluxe, and Drag Den season 1 contestant Maria Cristina. This also makes her the drag great-grandmother of Drag Race Philippines season 2 contestant Tiny Deluxe, and Drag Race Philippines season 3 contestant Zymba Ding.
- JAJA is influenced by Aja and inspired by Miss Fame, Kim Chi, and Raven.[citation needed]
- JAJA had a crush on Dearis Doll.[citation needed]
- She looks up to Bianca Del Rio and also likes BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon.[citation needed]
- JAJA has psoriasis, as revealed on her Instagram.[3]
- She and Mocha Diva were the first two queens who hailed from the Philippines, prior to Drag Race Philippines.
Gallery[]
Drag Race Thailand Season 1[]
Mini Promo
Mug Promo
Alternate Promo
Alternate Promo
Cast RuVeal
Mini Trailer
Water Splash Photoshoot
Dancing in the Dark Photoshoot
Wedding Photoshoot
Red Carpet Photoshoot
Drag Race Thailand Season 1 Looks[]
Promo Look
Premiere Look
Entrance Look
Dancing in the Dark Photoshoot Look
Wedding Photoshoot Bride Look
Wedding Photoshoot Groom Look
Power of Love Look
Curtain To Couture Evening Gown Look
Drag Race Thailand Debut Season Award Look
Beloved Thai Movies Look
Snatch Game Look – Nicki Minaj
Thai Silk Extravaganza Look
Chompoo Araya Look
Reunion Look
Final Runway Look
Filmography[]
TV[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Drag Race Thailand (Season 1) | Self | Contestant (Placed 5th/6th) |
External Links[]
References[]
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| Winner | Natalia Pliacam |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd & 3rd: Année Maywong & Dearis Doll |
| Other Contestants | 4th: B Ella (Miss Congeniality) • 5th & 6th: Amadiva & JAJA • 7th: Petchra • 8th: Morrigan • 9th: Bunny Be Fly • 10th: Meannie Minaj |
| Hosts | Art Arya (Host) • Pangina Heals (Co-Host) |
| Judges | Art Arya • Pangina Heals |
| Pit Crew | Nuttawut Nut • Pae Surasit Sittikul • Thammarat "Nakkii" Nuinoy |