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Jessica Wild is a Puerto Rican drag performer, dancer, choreographer, makeup artist, singer and one of the contestants of the second season of RuPaul's Drag Race, where she was the Facebook Fan Choice and ultimately placed 6th overall.
Jessica returned as a Lip Sync Assassin for sixth season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars where she won against Jan.
Jessica would later return to compete on the eighth season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, where she placed 3rd overall.
Track Records[]
Statistics | USA Season 2 | USA All Stars Season 8 |
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Ranking: | 6th Place | 3rd Place |
Maxi Challenges Won: | 1 (Ep. 6) | 1 (Ep. 3) |
Mini Challenges Won: | 0 | 1 (Ep. 10) |
Times as Team Captain: | 0 | 0 |
Times in Bottom: | 1 (Ep. 7) | 3 (Eps. 5, 9, 10) |
Episode Eliminated: | Episode 7 | Episode 10 |
Drag Name Origin[]
She wanted a name that is sexy and easy to remember. Jessica is the name of one of her best friends in high school and she thinks it is a sexy name. Wild is used to describe her character’s personality and performance. She said, "I am a shy guy and I am wild on stage."
Memorable Quotes[]
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 2[]
- "My biggest fear in the competition is with my English, but if I don't understand something I am going to smile."
- "It's the first time I'm going to walk the runway, so there's a lot of great emotions."
- "Wild flower. It's inspired by a movie that I never saw. But in my imagination, that girl is amazing, like Jessica."
- "Put some crispy in your Cock-a-doodle-do, with Disco Extra Greasy Shortening! Woohoo!"
- "If I have the opportunity, I am going to call my mom, because she is more than just a mom, she's my best friend."
- "The name is Jessica Wild: The Dreams of a Golden Child."
- "I love that drink..."
- "A mom write me that her son want to be a drag queen and her son have ten years old. And she said, 'Now you showed me that my son is special and I need to love him more and more,' So I teach people that my mom love me no matter what. So you need to support your family because we are special." (when asked what the wildest thing a fan has written to her)
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 8[]
- "Always go for the gold." (entrance quote)
- “In English or Spanish, Jessica Wild is a superstar, baby.”
- ”After 13 mother-tucking years, I’m back!”
- ”Don’t forget that I an OB, an Original Bitch.”
- ”I think the twist is that you're here.”
- ”I look like a hooker, and I love that.”
- ”The evolution of drag right now is so different. When we were here, it was like, ‘who have the best Forever 21 dress?'”
- ”♪Sexy Latina, Puerto Rican diva, Rica y famosa, yo soy una perra fina, AKA superstar! My body’s money-maker, pay and you can taste her, dale, dale, let’s get wild!♪” (Money, Success, Fame, Glamour verse)
- ”But now I know, and I even do it!” (About her not knowing what golden showers were during Season Two)
- ”I can’t wait to show my you my hole.”
- ”The question is: Is she ready for Jessica Wild?”
- "We don't like you. Go shave your moustache!" (as "Vanessa" in the Best Friends 4 Never sketch)
- "Bring me the aaaaaaaaaasssssssssssssssssssssssssss!" (when mispronouncing the word 'axe')
- "She found her ETB Card, and on a Taco Tuesday, she never left the card because she loved to celebrate Taco Tuesday. She liked the soft shell, with carne asada. That's her favorite, with guacamole. And guacamole's expensive, so she's not gonna leave without her card… that was weird, for me." (as "Ura Dragg" in the Forensic Queens documentary)
- "Hello beautiful people! And Michelle Visage." (during the Roast of Carson Kressley)
- "It's an honor for me to be here at this amazing Carson Kressley roast, because he already looks like a roasted chicken." (during the Roast of Carson Kressley)
- "Carson is a multifaceted artist. Or that what he think he is." (during the Roast of Carson Kressley)
- "The name of his pony, it was Sparky. I think Carson's drag name should be "Sparky's Visage" in honor of his two favorite animals! (during the Roast of Carson Kressley)
- "I don't know what the hell Carson is doing here as a judge, because he should be here as a contestant. Behind that stiff face, he's full of charisma. He have uniqueness because NO ONE wants to look like him. He had the nerves to participate in Dancing with the Stars. And last, he has the talent to make us believe that he have talent." (during the Roast of Carson Kressley)
- "Love you so much Carson! I never watched any of your stuff, but as soon as I get out of here, I'm still not watching it." (during the Roast of Carson Kressley)
- "Viva Puerto Rico! Escándalo..." (exit quote)
- "Ms. LaLa Ri, Every Thursday night, I think about your fashion, because it's when I take out the trash." (during the Reading is Fundamental Mini Challenge)
- "With that face, your life is hard enough." (to Kandy Muse during the Reading is Fundamental Mini Challenge)
Farewell Message[]
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 2[]
"♡ I love you girls ¡VIVA P.R.! xoxo JW ♡♡"
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 8[]
TBA
Discography[]
Since appearing on RuPaul's Drag Race, Wild appeared in a music video for popular reggaeton band Calle 13 and fielded offers to record a dance techno music album. He has performed live with the Puerto Rican rock band, Rebeldia.
In January 2011, Wild (in collaboration with DJ Ranny) released his first dance single "You Like it Wild" which is available for purchase via iTunes and many commercial music sites. The single debuted at number forty-two on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs before peaking at number thirty. Also, he recorded a duet with Mexican singer Fedro entitled "Maquillaje" which is part of the singer's new album. He has also performed on stage with Mexican singer, Gloria Trevi.
Trivia[]
- In 1997, José became part of BAILOS dance company.
- In 1998, José became part of the dancers of the Puerto Rican hit TV show, EL SUPER SHOW.
- She had a hit live concert in 2001 called Sobrevivire at El Teatro club in Santurce, Puerto Rico. It made her well known throughout Puerto Rico.
- He was chosen for RuPaul's Drag Race in an online casting competition voted by the fans.
- Jessica Wild appeared in a music video for the popular reggaeton band Calle 13.
- Jessica released one single called "You Like It Wild", available on iTunes and Amazon.
- While not in drag, Jessica works as a makeup artist.
- Jessica now resides in Boston, Massachusetts with her fellow Season 2 contestant, Jujubee.
- Jessica was the first queen to impersonate a male celebrity in the Snatch Game, the male in question being RuPaul.
- Trixie Mattel of All Stars 3 and Diamante Merybrown of España Season 2 would later impersonate RuPaul as well.
- Kennedy Davenport of Season 7 would later become the first contestant to portray a male celebrity who was not a drag queen, the celebrity in question being Little Richard.
- Jessica is the first queen to be cast as a Lip Sync Assassin on All Stars who never won a lip-sync on her original season.
- Jessica holds the record for the longest wait between first and second time competing with thirteen years between Season 2 and All Stars 8.
- Jessica is the first queen to be cast as a Lip Sync Assassin on All Stars and then later go on to battle against a Lip Sync Assassin as a competitor.
- On All Stars 8, Jessica became...
- ...the second All Star to win the Ball Challenge while previously never having taken a part in a Ball. The first was Trixie Mattel on All Stars 3.
- ...the first queen to achieve a solo lip sync win against a Lip Sync Assassin who is a crowned queen, having won against Ra'Jah O'Hara, the winner of the first season of Canada vs The World.
- ...the second queen to earn $30,000 from winning a lip sync due to a two-week lip sync losing streak by the previous Top All Stars of the Week, after Ginger Minj on All Stars 6.
- Having won the challenge and the Lip Sync For Your Legacy on Episode 3 of All Stars 8, Jessica had won $35,000, which $10,000 more than the grand prize ($25,000) of her original season (Season 2).
- ... the second All Star to be sent home by the Top All Star of the Week despite losing against the Lip Sync Assassin due to a group vote tie. She was preceded by Jan on All Stars 6.
- Jessica is the first and currently only queen to place 3rd and not be a finalist.
- Jessica was drunk while shooting the promo for All Stars 8.
- Grindr named Jessica's All Stars 8 Improv performance one of the best drag moments of 2023.[2]
- Jessica was added to the Season Pass of RuPaul's Drag Race Superstar, alongside the tagline "Wild".
Gallery[]
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 2[]
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 2 Looks[]
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 10[]
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 10 Looks[]
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 6[]
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 6 Looks[]
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 8[]
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 8 Looks[]
Lip Syncs[]
External Links[]
References[]
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Winner | Tyra Sanchez |
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Runners-Up | 2nd: Raven • 3rd: Jujubee |
Other Contestants | 4th: Tatianna • 5th: Pandora Boxx (Miss Congeniality) • 6th: Jessica Wild • 7th: Sahara Davenport • 8th: Morgan McMichaels • 9th: Sonique • 10th: Mystique • 11th: Nicole Paige Brooks • 12th: Shangela |
Judges | RuPaul • Santino Rice • Merle Ginsberg |
Pit Crew | Emanuel Palmer • Max "The Body" Philisaire |
Winner | Jimbo |
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Runners-Up | 2nd: Kandy Muse |
Other Contestants | 3rd: Jessica Wild • 4th: Alexis Michelle • 5th: LaLa Ri (QOTFG) • 6th: Kahanna Montrese • 7th: Jaymes Mansfield • 8th: Heidi N Closet (Quit) • 9th: Darienne Lake • 10th: Mrs. Kasha Davis • 11th: Naysha Lopez • 12th: Monica Beverly Hillz |
Lip Sync Assassins | Aja LaBeija • Pangina Heals • Ra'Jah O'Hara • Shannel • Jasmine Kennedie • Angeria Paris VanMicheals • Jorgeous • Nicky Doll • Silky Nutmeg Ganache • Priyanka |
Judges | RuPaul • Michelle Visage • Carson Kressley • Ross Mathews • Ts Madison |
Pit Crew | Bruno Carvalho • Bryce Eilenberg • Desmond Allen • Sam Elliot • Daniel Flores |