Minhi Wang is the stage name of David Shih-Ming Yao[2][3] (born 1984 or 1985),[1] an Australian drag performer and model best known for competing on the fifth season of Canada's Drag Race.[4]
Career
Minhi Wang is Ming Yao's drag persona. Minhi Wang competed on the fifth season of Canada's Drag Race. Previously, Yao appeared on the show's first season as a member of the Pit Crew.[5] Yao is the second Pit Crew member to compete as a contestant within the Drag Race franchise, following Megui Yeillow of Drag Race España.[2]
On Canada's Drag Race, Minhi Wang won the main challenge of the fourth episode, which tasked contestants with designing an outfit.[6]
Outside of drag, Yao is also a model and an influencer.[7]
Personal life
Originally from Perth,[2][8] Yao is based in Toronto.[5]
Filmography
- Canada's Drag Race (season 1; 2020), as part of the Pit Crew
- Canada's Drag Race (season 5; 2024)
See also
References
- ^ a b Hirst, Jordan (2024-11-23). "Aussie Pit Crew hunk makes drag debut on Canada's Drag Race". QNews. Archived from the original on 2024-11-28. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
- ^ a b c Henderson, Taylor. "Another Pit Crew hunk is now competing as a queen on 'Drag Race". out.com. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ^ "Wangderful (Minhi Wang)". music.apple.com. Apple Inc. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
- ^ Hirst, Jordan (2024-10-26). "Aussie Pit Crew hunk is competing on Canada's Drag Race". QNews. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
- ^ a b "Meet the queens competing on Canada's Drag Race season 5". www.out.com. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
- ^ "'Canada's Drag Race' Season 5, Episode 4 recap: 'Should we speed it up a little bit?'". Xtra Magazine. 2024-12-13. Archived from the original on 2024-12-13. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
- ^ "This Former Pit Crew Member is Now a Drag Race Queen!". 2024-10-30. Archived from the original on 2024-11-05. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
- ^ James, Michael (2024-10-25). "Canada's Drag Race Reveals First Aussie Queen On Season Five". Star Observer. Retrieved 2024-11-30.