| Alyssa Edwards Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 9 in |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Date of Birth | January 16, 1980 |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Alyssa Edwards is an American drag performer, choreographer, actress, producer, comedian, dancer, television personality, and businessperson who gained international acclaim by appearing in the 5th season of the reality competition television series, RuPaul‘s Drag Race. She was also included in the “Top 20 Drag Race Superstars” list issued by New York magazine in June 2019.
Born Name
Justin Dwayne Lee Johnson
Nick Name
Alyssa Edwards
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Born Place
Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas, United States
Residence
Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas, United States
Nationality
Occupation
Drag Performer, Television Personality, Actress, Producer, Choreographer, Comedian, Businessperson, Dancer
Manager
Alyssa Edwards is represented by Say What Entertainment.
Net Worth
Alyssa’s net worth had been $3 million according to Slice.ca in 2021.
Build
Voluptuous
Height
5 ft 9 in or 175 cm
Weight
70 kg or 154.5 lbs
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Dark Brown (Natural)
Eye Color
Gray
Sexual Orientation
Gay
Distinctive Features
- Pouty lips
- Toned physique
Alyssa Edwards Facts
- She is a member of “the Haus of Edwards” drag family and is the drag mother to fellow RuPaul’s Drag Race contestants Shangela Laquifa Wadley, Laganja Estranja, Gia Gunn, Vivienne Pinay, and Plastique Tiara.
- Alyssa Edwards served as one of the judges of the 2010 California Entertainer of the Year pageant.
- She did a bad impersonation of Katy Perry on RuPaul’s Drag Race (season 5) and RuPaul made her tweet her an apology to the star. Also, Alyssa Edwards’s fellow contestants on the show included Jinkx Monsoon, Monica Beverly Hillz, Coco Montrese, Roxxxy Andrews, and Ivy Winters.
- She made her first theatrical film appearance by playing the role of Ambrosia Salad in the 2016 comedy film, Hurricane Bianca, starring Bianca Del Rio, Rachel Dratch, Shangela Laquifa Wadley, and others.
- She also owns a studio, Beyond Belief Dance Company, in her hometown. The documentary reality television series, Dancing Queen, features Edwards and her dance studio and premiered on Netflix on October 5, 2018.
- She won the 2018 WOWIE Award in the “The Wishful Same Award” category.
- In 2020, Alyssa Edwards appeared in the music video for the song Mask, Gloves, Soap, Scrubs by Todrick Hall.
- Over the years, she has won several competitions including Miss Northwest Regional Representative 2005, Miss Gay Texas America 2005, Miss Texas FFI 2006, Miss Gay USofA 200, Miss Shining Star Continental 2009, Southern Elegance All American Goddess 2010, and All American Goddess 2010.
- She has been a part of shows such as My Life as Liz, RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked, Gay for Play Game Show Starring RuPaul, Skin Wars, RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, The Bachelorette, Dancing Queen, Headlines with Alyssa Edwards, and Served! with Jade Thirlwall.
- Alyssa Edwards once said, “Every woman has a secret. Mine just happens to be a little bigger…I’m a man!”.
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