1. Laganja Estranja obtained a BFA in dance from the California Institute of the Arts.
17 Facts About Laganja Estranja
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Laganja Estranja went on to win "Queen of Queens" at 340 Nightclub in Pomona, CA and "Best Newcomer" in West Hollywood.
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Laganja Estranja was accepted in the show, and filmed in the summer of 2013.
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Laganja Estranja performed moderately well on the show, winning a challenge when she was partnered with the eventual runner-up, Adore Delano.
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Laganja Estranja was eliminated in the eighth episode of the season, placing her in a small category of contestants in the show's history who were eliminated the week after winning a challenge.
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At the outset of the show, Laganja Estranja received quite a lot of attention on social media for her entrance.
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Laganja Estranja was a featured performer during Jennifer Lopez's performance at the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
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In 2014, Laganja Estranja contributed vocals to a cover of RuPaul's "Jealous of My Boogie", for the album RuPaul Presents: The CoverGurlz.
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Laganja Estranja has been featured twice in High Times Magazine as well as on the cover of Dope Magazine, making her the first LGBTQ+ advocate on the cover of a cannabis magazine.
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In 2014, Laganja launched a collection of marijuana-themed merchandise including a jewelry line named Laganja Estranja Is My Enemy.
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Laganja Estranja has collaborated with Blunted Objects on a marijuana-themed statement necklace.
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Laganja Estranja worked with FRUIT SLABS to create a one-of-a-kind flavor to be offered for a limited time.
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Laganja Estranja is a YoungArts Silver Winner and returns every year to the program to mentor high school students in Miami, Florida.
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In mid-2017, Laganja Estranja led a dance theatre project on gender expression with artists across Europe assembling in Nottingham, UK for a four-day workshop and showcase exploring the boundaries of gender identity.
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In late-2018, Laganja Estranja was partnered with the Perez Art Museum Miami to present the art of drag for a one-day Poplife Social YoungArts Takeover.
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The documentary was directed by Selene Kapsaski and chronicles Laganja Estranja teaching a dance class in London.
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Laganja Estranja spoke out against Donald Trump while the latter was running for president of the United States.