José David Sierra, better known as Jessica Wild (born June 10, 1980), is a Puerto Rican drag queen, professional make-up artist, and reality television personality. She was a contestant on the second season of RuPaul's Drag Race and the eighth season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars.
Early life Sierra was born in San Juan but raised in Borinquen, Caguas, Puerto Rico. He is the youngest of three siblings. He started his drag career in 1998 at local San Juan gay venues such as Krash (also known as Eros) and Starz. His drag name comes from a girl whom he dated as a teenager and "Wild" comes from an adjective he used to describe his dance performances. He cites his inspirations as Madonna, Gloria Estefan, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Olga Tañón, Gloria Trevi, Mónica Naranjo, Thalía, and Tammie Brown.
Career
Television Sierra competed as Jessica Wild on the second season of Logo's reality series, RuPaul's Drag Race, which premiered in February 2010.Rupaul’s Drag Race Exclusive: Meet Season 2’s first queen: Jessica Wild from Entertainment Weekly 27 July 2009 She was eliminated in the seventh episode of the season, which aired on March 22, 2010.RuPaul's Drag Race: Always Judge a Book By Its Cover from Gawker 23 March 2010
Besides her participation on RuPaul's Drag Race, Wild (along with season one contestant Nina Flowers) has performed on the popular Puerto Rican television program Objetivo Fama, which airs in the U.S. and throughout Latin America. She also has made appearances on No te Duermas and other local television programs and specials. Jessica Wild was in a commercial for Absolut Vodka among a series with other season two queens in 2011. In August 2015, she and 29 other drag queens performed with Miley Cyrus at the MTV Videos Music Awards.
In July 2021, Jessica Wild returned to season 6 of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars as a lip sync assassin and won the lip sync against Jan to "Womanizer" by Britney Spears. In 2022, Jessica Wild appeared in Jennifer Lopez's performance at the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards. Jessica Wild competed on the eighth season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (2023). She placed 3rd in the season, being eliminated by Kandy Muse.
Music Since appearing on RuPaul's Drag Race, Jessica Wild appeared in a music video for the reggaeton band Calle 13, and fielded offers to record a dance/techno music album. She has performed live with Puerto Rican rock band Rebeldía. from www.gcmagonline.com 16 January 2010Your life is an open book on ‘Drag Race from Gay and Lesbian Times 25 March 2010 In January 2011, Jessica Wild and with DJ Ranny released the dance single "You Like It Wild", which debuted at number 42 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs, before peaking at number 30. In addition, she recorded a duet with the Fedro called "Maquillaje" which is part of the singer's new album. She has also performed on stage with Gloria Trevi.
Personal life Sierra has lived in Boston.
Filmography Television Year Title Role Notes 2010 RuPaul's Drag Race (season 2) Herself Contestant (6th Place) RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked Contestant 2015 Hey Qween! Guest Skin Wars Guest2016Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenGuest2018RuPaul's Drag Race (season 10)Guest - Episode 1 2019 The Q Agenda Episode: "Jessica Wild / Luis Suarez" 2021 RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (season 6) "Lip-Sync Assassin", episode 4 RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: Untucked (season 3) 2023 RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (season 8)Contestant (3rd Place) RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: Untucked
Web series YearTitleRoleNotes 2017Fashion Photo RuViewHerselfGuest Co-Host2018Bootleg OpinionsGuest, hosted by Yuhua Hamasaki2020DragueandoGuest2023Meet the QueensStand-alone special RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 8 EW News Flash Guest BuzzFeed Celeb React to TikTok Trends by Allure2024Binge QueensThe Pit StopVery Delta
Discography Singles +YearTitleNotes2011"You Like It Wild"Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs - #302013"Absolutely"2023"Puterra"2023"You Like It Wild (Reloaded)"
As featured artist +YearTitleAlbum2023"Money, Success, Fame, Glamour" 2023 "Joan! The Unauthorized Rusical"(with the cast of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, season 8) Joan! The Unauthorized Rusical Album
References
External links
Jessica Wild fan page on Facebook Jessica Wild interview on Logo