Vanessa Vanjie Mateo was always pretty known of the drag circuit and huge in her hometown of Tampa. Vanessa was named by her Drag Mother, Alexis Mateo. She named her Vanessa because she looks like Ursula's human form from Disney's The Little Mermaid She received "Vanjie" because Alexis can't pronounce "Banjee". She is a member of the Haus of Mateo, hence her surname. While she may be new to some, Miss Vanjieeeeeee shakes and stirs things up in Tampa and is known for her sleek ghetto, or banjie looks. As Vanessa exited the stage this season on RuPaul's Drag Race, she backed away and said her name three times in different tempos: "Miss Vanjie...Miss Vannnnjie...Miss...Vanjieeeeeeee..." This clip from her elimination lead to a blow up of her name and creation of a popular Internet meme; fans have included the quote in image macros as well as clips from various TV shows and movies.
Opinions were divided between whether Vanessa or Kalorie should have went home first. While some fans claimed that Vanessa deserved to stay as she was a contestant of great charm, many others considered her performance less entertaining than her opponent during the 'lip-sync. But there is no denying she is funny as hell, and has great style...and can perform apparently very well, as the Lad met her on his recent vacation back in April. I just wonder if he tried he behaved himself? To check out Miss Vannnnnjieeee click here for her site and touring schedule..
Miss Vannnnjieeeee!!!!!!
Drag Queenery looks like a lot of work! It's worth the effort I suppose, but I get tired just figuring out if I'm going to wear lipstick or not.
ReplyDeleteWho you telling...when I did drag it took my about two and a half hours to get ready till finish.
DeleteThe young man in the last picture is so absolutely gorgeous that I forgot all about..... what was her name again?
ReplyDeleteMiss Vanjie...Miss Vannnnjie...Miss...Vanjieeeeeeee!!!
DeleteIf you say here names three times in a mirror, I hear she will appear in the flesh!
DeleteBring Her Back For Season 11, Please! :) Like That She Will Shangela Her Way To The Top! :)
ReplyDeletePlease...backstage at drag show currently that's all one hears.....Miss Vannnjieeeeee!
ReplyDeleteAt least she’s already out-icon’d most of the first girls out! Great picture of the Lad. When you and he pose like that, his hands is usually on your ass.
ReplyDeleteFirst one to go but definitely not forgotten , love her
ReplyDeleteI have to say, when she was on the show, I wasn't a huge fan, but now since this.....I have found a new respect for her. She is flawless here.
ReplyDeleteThat was the best exit ever. You won't ever forget her!
ReplyDeleteThat exit turned out to be a bit of show biz brilliance.
ReplyDeleteHaven't watched in a few weeks again. See the fun ya miss when stuff like "life" gets in the way? :-)
ReplyDeleteHugs!
I'm not sure what "sleek ghetto" means, but I like her style.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a shiny reptile that should be selling insurance.
DeleteI too love Miss Vanjieeeee. I am always loving her wig style. She is also highly entertaining behind the scenes.
ReplyDeletethe most iconic exit yet!
ReplyDeleteThe winner of RuPaul's Drag Race receives a year supply of Miss Vanjie, Miss Vanjie in or out of her Andrew Christian underwear and a cash price of 100,000 Miss Vanjieeeeeees.
ReplyDeleteMiss Vanjie, Miss Vanjie... Miss Vanjie, okay I’m done.
ReplyDeleteVanjie is my new safe word.
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