Jinkx Monsoon
Jinkx Monsoon | |
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Monsoon in 2013 | |
Born |
Jerick Hoffer September 18, 1987 Portland, Oregon |
Residence | Seattle, Washington US |
Occupation | Singer, actor, drag performer, reality television personality |
Known for | RuPaul's Drag Race (season 5) winner |
Predecessor | Sharon Needles |
Successor | Bianca Del Rio |
Jerick Hoffer (born September 18, 1987),[1] better known by the drag persona Jinkx Monsoon, is an American drag performer, actor, comedian and singer best known for winning the fifth season of RuPaul's Drag Race.
Biography
Jerick Hoffer was born in Portland, Oregon, and first performed in drag at age 16 at the all-ages Escape Nightclub.[1][2]
Hoffer was raised Catholic, and discovered Russian-Jewish ancestry on their mother's side at the age of 18.[3] Their drag character, Jinkx, is characterized as Jewish as a way of reconnecting with this part of their heritage.[4] Hoffer also suffers from narcolepsy, a fact that they revealed in the season five premiere of RuPaul's Drag Race.
Hoffer worked as a janitor through college and graduated with a BFA in theater from Cornish College of the Arts in 2010.[5][6][7] They have lived in Seattle, Washington since 2006 with their two children. [8]
Hoffer identifies as "non-gendered" or non-binary,[9][10] and prefers to go by singular they pronouns when not in drag. In an April 2017 interview, Monsoon stated, "I've never identified as fully male. I've always identified as more gender fluid or gender ambiguous, but I never knew the vocabulary to explain it for myself."[11]
Career
After moving to Seattle from Portland, Hoffer and creative partner Nick Sahoyah wrote and starred in multiple Funny or Die webisodes titled Monsoon Season in which they played Jinkx Monsoon as an over-bearing, substance addled, near-psychotic mother to Nick Sahoya's character, Kamikaze Monsoon.[12]
In 2011, Monsoon appeared in the Wes Hurley film Waxie Moon in Fallen Jewel.[13] On February 28, 2013, the first screening at Seattle's Central Cinema was hosted by Monsoon and Waxie Moon.[14]
In January 2012, Hoffer appeared as Moritz in the rock musical Spring Awakening at the Balagan Theater in Seattle. Controversy arose from The Seattle Times review by Misha Berson, who said that Hoffer was "overly flamboyant" for the role.[15][16] Dan Savage defended Hoffer's portrayal of Moritz.[17] From July 21 to August 19, Hoffer starred as Angel in the 5th Avenue Theatre's production of the musical RENT.[7][18]
In January 2013, Hoffer played Hedwig in the Moore Theatre's production of the rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch.[19] Balagan reprised the production in December 2013 for a week long run with Hoffer and the original cast/production team.
In June 2013 Hoffer played Velma Von Tussle in the Seattle Men's Chorus/5th Avenue Theatre's production of the musical Hairspray .[20] This was a limited run staged reading/concert of the musical with costumes and limited props but no sets or elaborate choreography and featured the Seattle Men's Chorus onstage with the cast.
Hoffer also performs as Jinkx Monsoon in the original one act cabaret musical The Vaudevillians under the name "Kitty Witless." Hoffer is accompanied by musical partner and co-creator Richard Andriessen, who performs under the name "Dr. Dan Von Dandy." The Vaudevillians performed at the Laurie Beechman Theatre in New York City from July to November 2013.[1][21][22] After touring Australia with The Vaudevillians, Hoffer received a nomination for the Helpmann Award for Best Cabaret Performer.[23]
In 2013 Hoffer was chosen as one of the Artists of the Year by City Arts Magazine along with Megan Griffiths, Macklemore, Ryan Lewis, and Wes Hurley.[24]
Hoffer played Tallulah/Dennis, the owner of Lipstick Lounge in an episode of Blue Bloods entitled "Manhattan Queens", which aired on January 31, 2014.
In 2015 Hoffer joined the cast of Wes Hurley's hit comedy series Capitol Hill.[25]
Drag Becomes Him
In June 2011, Hoffer became subject to a YouTube docu-series by Alex Berry, a Seattle videographer. Named after Death Becomes Her, one of Jinkx's favorite movies, Drag Becomes Him explores Hoffer's life in and out of drag.[26] The series has continued since the finale of RuPaul's Drag Race and will offer insight into their life since the show.[27]
In October 2013 it was announced that Drag Becomes Him was being turned into a feature-length film with Seattle-based producer Basil Shadid on board. A Kickstarter campaign in March 2014 successfully raised funds to complete the project. March 26, 2015 Hoffer announced on their Instagram page that the film will premiere at the Cinerama in Seattle on April 29, 2015.[28]
RuPaul's Drag Race
In November 2012, Logo announced that Jinkx Monsoon was among fourteen drag queens who would be competing on the fifth season of RuPaul's Drag Race.[29] Hoffer was inspired to audition after seeing Sharon Needles, another high-concept, character-driven drag queen, on the fourth season of the show.[2] Monsoon won the main-challenges for the episodes "Snatch Game" and "Drama Queens."[30][31] For the "Snatch Game," Monsoon impersonated Edith Bouvier Beale.[1][32] Monsoon also impersonated third-season contestant Mimi Imfurst in the episode "Lip Synch Extravaganza Eleganza."[33] As part of RuPaul's Drag Race, Monsoon sang on the "We Are the World"-inspired song "Can I Get an Amen?" The song's proceeds helped benefit the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center.[34] Monsoon won RuPaul's Drag Race season 5.
Artistry
Hoffer's drag persona is inspired by their mother and the comedians Lucille Ball, Maria Bamford, Deven Green, and Sarah Silverman. Their drag persona's last name, Monsoon, is derived from the character Edina Monsoon from the British sitcom Absolutely Fabulous.[2] Hoffer also performs as the drag character Deirde A. Irwin, who is a Southern medium.[8]
Discography
Studio albums
Title | Details |
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The Inevitable Album[35] |
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The Ginger Snapped |
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Remix albums
Title | Details |
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ReAnimated |
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Commentary albums
Title | Details |
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The Inevitable Commentary Album |
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Singles
Song | Year | Album |
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"Coffee & Wine" | 2014 | The Inevitable Album |
"The Bacon Shake" (featuring Fred Schneider) | ||
"Creep" | ||
"Hold On JMX (GlitterMix)" (featuring Jean Morisoon) |
2015 | ReAnimated |
"Cartoons and Vodka" |
2018 | The Ginger Snapped |
Featured Singles
Song | Year | Album |
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"Can I Get an Amen?" (RuPaul featuring RuPaul's Drag Race Season 5 Cast) |
2013 | Non-album singles |
"Schizophrenic" (Two Dudes in Love featuring Jinkx Monsoon) | ||
"Bring It" (Manila Luzon featuring Jinkx Monsoon) |
Music videos
Song | Year | Director |
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"Jinkxalicious" | 2011 | Alex Berry |
"Coffee & Wine" | 2014 | |
"The Bacon Shake" | Steve Willis | |
"Creep" | ||
"Hold On JMX (GlitterMix)" | 2015 | |
"Red & Green" | Santiago Felipé | |
"Cartoons & Vodka" | 2018 | Mac Kerman |
"Just Me (The Gender Binary Blues)" | Santiago Felipé | |
"She Evil" | Brad Hammer, Shawn Adeli |
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role |
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2011 | Waxie Moon in Fallen Jewel | Themself/Davey |
2013 | East of Adin | Anthony Johnson |
2014 | Drag Becomes Him | Themself |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2013 | RuPaul's Drag Race | Themself | Season 5 – Winner |
2013 | RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked | Themself | |
2013 | NewNowNext Awards | Themself | |
2014 | Blue Bloods | Tallulah/Dennis | Episode: "Manhattan Queens" |
2014 | RuPaul's Drag Race | Themself | Season 6 – "Countdown to the Crown" – Guest |
2015 | RuPaul's Drag Race | Themself | Season 7 – "Countdown to the Crown" – Guest |
2016 | RuPaul's Drag Race | Themself | Season 8 – "Keeping It 100!" (100th episode) – Guest |
2018 | Steven Universe | Emerald (voice) | Season 5 - "Lars of the Stars" |
2018 | Mighty Magiswords | Hairmosa (voice) | Season 2 - "To Balderly Go" |
2018 | RuPaul's Drag Race | Themself | Season 10 – "10s Across the Board" – Guest |
Web series
Year | Title | Role |
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2010 | Monsoon Season | Themself |
2011 | Drag Becomes Him | Themself |
2013 | 31 Days of Jinkx | Themself |
2016 | Capitol Hill | Themself |
Theatre
Year | Title | Role | Theatre |
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2010 | Red Ranger Came Calling | Red Ranger | Book-It Repertory Theatre |
Henry V | Alice | Center House Theatre | |
2011 | Turning Parlor Tricks | Deirdre A. Irwin | Theatre Off Jackson |
The Threepenny Opera | Filch | Intiman Playhouse | |
2012 | Rent | Angel Dumott Schunard | 5th Avenue Theatre |
Spring Awakening | Moritz | Balagan Theatre | |
2013 | Hedwig and the Angry Inch | Hedwig | Moore Theatre |
Hairspray | Velma Von Tussle | 5th Avenue Theatre | |
References
- 1 2 3 4 Scott, Aaron (April 18, 2013). "Q&A: Jinkx Monsoon from 'RuPaul's Drag Race'". Portland Monthly. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
- 1 2 3 Spencer, Aaron (January 30, 2013). "Interview: Drag Queen Jinkx Monsoon". Willamette Week. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
- ↑ http://forward.com/articles/177624/being-jinkx-monsoon-the-narcoleptic-jewish-drag-qu/?p=all
- ↑ Rachel Solomon (August 15, 2013). "Drag star's got Jewish roots under that blonde hair". The Times of Israel.
- ↑ Normal, Abby (psuedonym) (March 10, 2013). "Jinkx Monsoon Will Not Put You to Sleep". Yahoo! Voices. Archived from the original on March 18, 2013. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
- ↑ Baltus, Leah (31 December 2012). "The Revolutionary: Jerick Hoffer aka Jinkx Monsoon". City Arts Magazine. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
- 1 2 "Cornish Graduette Monsoon Storms RuPaul's Drag Race". Cornish College of the Arts. January 5, 2013. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
- 1 2 Ryan, Adrian (11 May 2011). "The Hardest Working Man in 'Mo Business by Adrian Ryan - Seattle Theater - The Stranger, Seattle's Only Newspaper". The Stranger. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- ↑ Monsson, Jinkx (March 21, 2015). "I just saw this posted somewhere". Facebook. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
I, myself do not identify as cis-gendered. I am genderless.
- ↑ "Drag Race's Jinkx Monsoon Comes Out as Non-Binary". The Gaily Grind. Retrieved July 25, 2017.
- ↑ Valdez, Matt (April 25, 2017). "Hey Qween! Jinkx Monsoon talks new album, gender fluidity and "Drag Race"". Queerty. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- ↑ "Monsoon Season". Funny or Die. June 2011. Retrieved 29 May 2013.
- ↑ "Jerick Hoffer - IMDb". MDb. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- ↑ "Waxie Moon film to screen monthly at Central Cinema". Seattle Gay News. 22 February 2013. Archived from the original on 16 February 2016. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- ↑ Kiley, Brendan (10 January 2012). "Gay Actors, Straight Parts, and the "Flamboyance" Factor". The Stranger. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- ↑ Berson, Misha (11 January 2012). "'Spring Awakening': powerful passion at Balagan". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on 11 March 2014. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- ↑ Savage, Dan (11 January 2012). "Who Says Moritz in Spring Awakening is a "Straight Part"?". The Stranger. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- ↑ "RENT - 5th Avenue". 5th Avenue Theatre. Archived from the original on 22 February 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- ↑ Sommerfeld, Seth (7 January 2013). "A Fiendish Conversation with Jerick Hoffer". Seattle Metropolitan. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- ↑ Hetrick, Adam (23 April 2013). ""RuPaul's Drag Race" Contestant Jinkx Monsoon Will Star in Seattle Concert Staging of Hairspray". Playbill. Archived from the original on 26 April 2013. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
- ↑ Wolffe, J (19 April 2013). ""The Vaudevillains" (Starring Jinkx Monsoon) Sells Out 3x Over!". Lez Get Real. Archived from the original on 24 December 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- ↑ Adam, Adam. "The Vaudevillians, Starring "RuPaul's Drag Race" Winner Jinkx Monsoon, Extends for Fifth Time". Playbill. Archived from the original on 24 December 2013. Retrieved 21 December 2013.
- ↑ "JINKX MONSOON NOMINATED FOR PRESTIGIOUS HELPMANN AWARD". Retrieved 25 December 2015.
- ↑ http://www.cityartsonline.com/articles/shine-2013-artists-year
- ↑ http://cityartsonline.com/articles/seattle-soap
- ↑ Rudolph, Christopher (13 May 2013). "Jinx Monsoon, 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Winner, Stars In 'Drag Becomes Him' YouTube Series (VIDEO)". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 29 May 2013.
- ↑ Avery, Dan (24 May 2013). "More From The Jinkx Monsoon Documentary "Drag Becomes Him"". New Now Next. Retrieved 29 May 2013.
- ↑ https://instagram.com/p/0qetkgFp8G/
- ↑ Coughlan, Maggie (November 19, 2012). "RuPaul's Drag Race Season 5 Contestants Announced". People. Retrieved April 1, 2013.
- ↑ Sava, Oliver (February 26, 2013). "Snatch Game". The A.V. Club. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
- ↑ Sava, Oliver (April 2, 2013). "Drama Queensl". The A.V. Club. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
- ↑ Michael, Broder (March 1, 2013). "Drag Queen Culture Divide: Breaking Down What Happened on This Week's RuPaul's Drag Race Snatch Game". Huffington Post. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
- ↑ Sava, Oliver (February 5, 2013). "Lip Synch Eleganza Extravaganza". The A.V. Club. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
- ↑ Parker, Lyndsey (March 5, 2013). "Great Musical Moments In Reality TV: RuPaul's "Can I Get An Amen"". Yahoo! Music. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
- ↑ Jinkx Monsoon (May 6, 2014). "The Inevitable Album". Sidecar. (Tracks: 15 Length: 53:00). Retrieved March 23, 2018.
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