JAJA is the stage name of R-Jay Angeles Carubio, a drag performer from the Philippines. She competed on the first season of Drag Race Thailand (Season 1).
Drag Name Origin
Carubio's stage name originated both from the stage names of Raja and Aja of RuPaul's Drag Race. Since Raja and Aja are famous drag superstars, Carubio decided to take the letters A,J and A then just add J and then Jaja was born.
Track Record(s)
| Season Competed: | DRT 1 |
|---|---|
| Ranking: | 5th/6th |
| Mini-Challenges Won: | 1 (Ep. 4) |
| Times as Team Captain: | 0 |
| Main Challenges Won: | 0 |
| Runway Challanges Won: | 1 (Ep. 4) |
| Times in Bottom: | 2 (Eps. 5, 6) |
| Episode Eliminated: | Ep. 6 |
Memorable Quotes
DRT Season 1
- "Mabuhay! 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?""
Trivia
- JAJA is influenced by Aja and inspired by Miss Fame, Kim Chi, and Raven.
- JAJA has a crush on Dearis Doll.
- She looks up to Bianca Del Rio and also likes BenDeLaCreme, Jinkx Monsoon.
- JAJA, Raja and Aja, together are referred as "The Holy Trinity" by fans.
- JAJA has psoriasis, as revealed on her Instagram.[1]
- She and Mocha Diva are the only queens so far who hailed from the Philippines (Though Mocha resides in Hong Kong).
- Coincidentally, they both share the same circumstances in their debut seasons.
- Both have been a part of a double sashay (Mocha's case was more technical).
- Both have been eliminated on the same episode (Episode 6).
- Coincidentally, they both share the same circumstances in their debut seasons.
Gallery
Wedding Photoshoot
Red Carpet Photoshoot
DRT Season 1 Looks
Promo Look
Premiere Look
Entrance Look
Power of Love Look
Curtain To Couture Evening Gown Look
Beloved Thai Movies Look
Snatch Game Look — Nicki Minaj
Thai Silk Extravaganza Look
Chompoo Araya Look
Reunion Look
Final Runway Look
External Links
References
| 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 |
| Judges | Art Arya • Pangina Heals |
| Pit Crew | Nuttawut Nut • Pae Surasit Sittikul • Thammarat "Nakkii" Nuinoy |