Janey Jacké

Justin Mooijer[1] (born 9 April 1992), known by the stage name Janey Jacké, is a Dutch drag queen, actor and presenter, most known for competing in the first season of Drag Race Holland.[2]

Janey Jacké
Born
Justin Mooijer

(1992-04-09) 9 April 1992
Purmerend, Netherlands
NationalityDutch
Occupation
Years active2017–present
TelevisionDrag Race Holland (season 1)

Career

At age 16, Mooijer dressed up as a woman for the first time during a classmate's sweet sixteen party. Here, he discovered his passion for drag.[3]

In 2012, Mooijer completed his education at the Da Costa hotel school, for which he did internships at various hotels. After five years of working at Michelin restaurants and five-star hotels, he started a professional career as Janey Jacké.[4]

On 9 September 2020, Janey Jacké was announced as 1 of 10 cast members of the debut season of Drag Race Holland.[5] Jacké made it to the finals and became runner-up.[6]

Personal life

Mooijer was born in Purmerend and grew up in Volendam.[7] He is now based in Amsterdam.[6]

Filmography

Television
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2019 All Together Now Himself Judge
2020 Cultuur in Actie! Himself (in drag) Guest [8]
Drag Race Holland Himself (in drag) Runner-up
Jinek Himself Guest

Film
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2013 Chez Nous (2013) Drag queen
2018 Gewoon Vrienden Friend Yad [2][9]

Music videos
Year Artist Title
2020 Sederginne Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!

Web series
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2020 Dook duikt in Himself (in drag) Guest, 1 episode [10]

References
  1. Kuitenbrouwer, Jessica (27 April 2021). "Máximabewonderaar en dragqueen Janey Jacké: 'Als onze prinsessen ooit in drag willen, bel me!'". Parool (in Dutch). Retrieved 15 July 2021.
  2. "Janey Jacké - The Drag Agency NL". The Drag Agency (in Dutch). Retrieved 15 July 2021.
  3. "Justin en zijn alter ego: Janey Jacké". Nieuw Volendam (in Dutch). 18 February 2019. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
  4. Tulp, Martijn (29 September 2020). ""Had ik gehoopt op 25.000 euro? Absoluut"". Winq (in Dutch). Retrieved 15 July 2021.
  5. Nolfi, Joey (7 September 2020). "Meet the flying Dutchwomen of RuPaul's Drag Race Holland season 1". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
  6. Damshenas, Sam (9 November 2020). "Drag Race Holland runner-up Janey Jacké is "hungry" for All Stars". Gay Times. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
  7. "Justin en zijn alter ego: Janey Jacké" [Justin and his alter ego: Janey Jacké]. Nieuw Volendam (in Dutch). 18 February 2019.
  8. "Janey Jacké - Cultuur in Actie!". YouTube. 8 June 2020. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
  9. "Gewoon Vrienden Full Cast & Crew". IMDb. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
  10. ""Het was zo next level heftig die ruzie!" - JANEY JACKÉ". YouTube. 5 November 2020. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
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