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* DudeLooksLikeALady / EvenTheGuysWantHim: Her drag is ''so'' convincing that she's picked up (heterosexual) men and convinced them she's a biological woman.

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Courtney Act (born Shane Gilberto Jenek; February 18, 1982) is an Australian drag queen and singer.

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Courtney Act (born Shane Gilberto Jenek; February 18, 1982) is an Australian drag queen and singer.
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Shane Jenek is also a co-host of the BBC Sounds podcast ''Building Queertopia'', alongside fellow music artist Chelcee Grimes, in which they interview guests to find what that guest would bring to a queer utopia (and what they think could be improved in the real world).

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Shane Jenek is also a co-host of the BBC Sounds podcast ''Building Queertopia'', ''[[https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p09m5wjp Building Queertopia]]'', alongside fellow music artist Chelcee Grimes, in which they interview guests to find what that guest would bring to a queer utopia (and what they think could be improved in the real world).
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Shane Jenek is also a co-host of the BBC Sounds podcast ''Building Queertopia'', alongside fellow music artist Chelcee Grimes, in which they interview guests to find what that guest would bring to a queer utopia (and what they think could be improved in the real world).
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In December 2018, it was announced that Courtney would be competing in Australia's first-ever national selection for the 2019 Series/EurovisionSongContest in [[UsefulNotes/{{Israel}} Tel Aviv]], with the song "Fight for Love".

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In December 2018, it was announced that 2019, Courtney would be competing competed in Australia's first-ever national selection for the 2019 Series/EurovisionSongContest in [[UsefulNotes/{{Israel}} Tel Aviv]], with the song "Fight for Love".
Love", ultimately finishing fourth to winner Kate Miller-Heidke.
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* ''Series/DancingWithTheStars Australia'' (2019) as herself
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In 2014, she competed on season six of ''Series/RuPaulsDragRace'', where she finished as co-runner up with fellow ''Idol'' franchise alumnus Creator/AdoreDelano. In 2018, she entered the UK ''Celebrity Series/BigBrother'' house, ultimately emerging as that season's winner. As a result of her newfound popularity in the UK, she was then tapped to host Creator/{{MTV}}'s ''The Bi Life'', a bisexual reality dating show.

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In 2014, she competed on season six of ''Series/RuPaulsDragRace'', where she finished as co-runner up with fellow ''Idol'' franchise alumnus Creator/AdoreDelano. In 2018, she entered the UK ''Celebrity Series/BigBrother'' house, ultimately emerging as that season's winner. As a result of her newfound popularity in the UK, she was then tapped to host Creator/{{MTV}}'s Creator/{{E}}'s ''The Bi Life'', a bisexual reality dating show.



* ''Series/RuPaulsDragRace'' (2014) as herself

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* ''Series/RuPaulsDragRace'' ''Series/RupaulsDragRace'' (2014) as herself
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Prior to competing on ''Series/RuPaulsDragRace'', she appeared on a contestant (in drag) on the first season of ''[[Series/AmericanIdol Australian Idol]]'', where she placed thirteenth.

Following her turn on the show, she became the third ''Australian Idol'' contestant --following Music/GuySebastian and Shannon Noll-- to release a single ("Rub Me Wrong"), which peaked at #29 on the ARIA Singles Chart. Since then, she's performed all over the world in her drag persona, becoming one of the more recognizable faces of the medium.

In 2014, she competed on season six of ''Series/RuPaulsDragRace'', where she finished as co-runner up with fellow ''Idol'' franchise alumnus Creator/AdoreDelano. In 2018, she entered the UK ''Celebrity Series/BigBrother'' house, ultimately emerging as that season's winner.

Alongside drag, she's a prolific recording artist, and released her first EP, ''Kaleidoscope'', in 2015. She also performs frequently with ''Drag Race'' sisters Creator/{{Willam|Belli}} and Creator/AlaskaThunderfuck.

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Prior to competing on ''Series/RuPaulsDragRace'', she appeared on a contestant (in drag) on the first season of ''[[Series/AmericanIdol Australian Idol]]'', where she placed thirteenth. \n\n Following her turn on the show, she became the third ''Australian Idol'' contestant --following Music/GuySebastian and Shannon Noll-- to release a single ("Rub Me Wrong"), which peaked at #29 on the ARIA Singles Chart. Since then, she's performed all over the world in her drag persona, becoming one of the more recognizable faces of the medium.

In 2014, she competed on season six of ''Series/RuPaulsDragRace'', where she finished as co-runner up with fellow ''Idol'' franchise alumnus Creator/AdoreDelano. In 2018, she entered the UK ''Celebrity Series/BigBrother'' house, ultimately emerging as that season's winner.

winner. As a result of her newfound popularity in the UK, she was then tapped to host Creator/{{MTV}}'s ''The Bi Life'', a bisexual reality dating show.

Alongside drag, she's a prolific recording artist, and released her first EP, ''Kaleidoscope'', in 2015. She also performs frequently with ''Drag Race'' sisters Creator/{{Willam|Belli}} and Creator/AlaskaThunderfuck.
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In December 2018, it was announced that Courtney would be competing in Australia's first-ever national selection for the 2019 Series/EurovisionSongContest in [[UsefulNotes/{{Israel}} Tel Aviv]], with the song "Fight for Love".



* ''Series/AreYouThereChelsea'' (2012) {{as herself}}
* ''Series/RuPaulsDragRace'' (2014) {{as herself}}
* ''Celebrity Series/BigBrother'' (2018) {{as herself}}

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* ''Series/AreYouThereChelsea'' (2012) {{as herself}}
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* ''Series/RuPaulsDragRace'' (2014) {{as herself}}
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* ''Celebrity Series/BigBrother'' (2018) {{as herself}}
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* ''The Bi Life'' (2018) as herself (host)
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In 2014, she competed on season six of ''Series/RuPaulsDragRace'', where she finished as co-runner up with fellow ''Idol'' franchise alumnus Creator/AdoreDelano.

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In 2014, she competed on season six of ''Series/RuPaulsDragRace'', where she finished as co-runner up with fellow ''Idol'' franchise alumnus Creator/AdoreDelano. \n In 2018, she entered the UK ''Celebrity Series/BigBrother'' house, ultimately emerging as that season's winner.
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* ''Celebrity Series/BigBrother'' (2018) {{as herself}}
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* TheCameo: Along with her fellow AAA Girls Creator/WillamBelli and Creator/AlaskaThunderfuck, Courtney appears in the music video for "Power" by Music/LittleMix, since band member Jade Thirlwell is a massive fangirl of drag.

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* TheCameo: Along with her fellow AAA Girls Creator/WillamBelli and Creator/AlaskaThunderfuck, Courtney appears in the music video for "Power" by Music/LittleMix, since band member Jade Thirlwell Thirlwall is a massive fangirl of drag.
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* AccentDepundent / PunnyName: When pronounced correctly with an AustralianAccent, her name is meant to sound like "[[InterruptedIntimacy caught in the act]]." This often falls on deaf American ears.

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* AccentDepundent / PunnyName: When pronounced correctly with an AustralianAccent, UsefulNotes/AustralianAccent, her name is meant to sound like "[[InterruptedIntimacy caught in the act]]." This often falls on deaf American ears.
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* DudeLooksLikeALady / EvenTheGuysWantHim: Her drag is ''so'' convincing that she's picked up (heterosexual) men and convinced them she's a biological woman.

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* DudeLooksLikeALady / EvenTheGuysWantHim: EvenTheGuysWantHim / EvenTheGirlsWanther: Her drag is ''so'' convincing that she's picked up (heterosexual) men and lesbians and convinced them she's a biological woman.

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!!! '''as Courtney Act'''



* ''Christmas Queens'' EP (with Creator/{{Willam|Belli}} and Creator/AlaskaThunderfuck; 2015)

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!!! '''with The AAA Girls'''
* ''Christmas Queens'' EP (with Creator/{{Willam|Belli}} and Creator/AlaskaThunderfuck; 2015)
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* ''Access All Areas'' (2017)
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* TheCameo: Along with her fellow AAA Girls Creator/WillamBelli and Creator/AlaskaThunderfuck, Courtney appears in the music video for "Power" by Music/LittleMix, since band member Jade Thirlwell is a massive fangirl of drag.
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'''Courtney Act''' (born '''Shane Gilberto Jenek'''; February 18, 1982) is an Australian drag queen and singer.

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'''Courtney Act''' Courtney Act (born '''Shane Shane Gilberto Jenek'''; Jenek; February 18, 1982) is an Australian drag queen and singer.
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In 2014, she competed on season six of ''Series/RuPaulsDragRace'', where she finished as co-runner up with fellow ''Idol'' franchise alumnus Adore Delano.

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In 2014, she competed on season six of ''Series/RuPaulsDragRace'', where she finished as co-runner up with fellow ''Idol'' franchise alumnus Adore Delano.Creator/AdoreDelano.
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'''Courtney Act''' (born '''Shane Gilberto Jenek'''; February 18, 1982) is an Australian drag queen.

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'''Courtney Act''' (born '''Shane Gilberto Jenek'''; February 18, 1982) is an Australian drag queen.
queen and singer.
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'''Courtney Act''' (born '''Shane Gilberto Jenek'''; February 18, 1982) is an Australian drag queen.

Prior to competing on ''Series/RuPaulsDragRace'', she appeared on a contestant (in drag) on the first season of ''[[Series/AmericanIdol Australian Idol]]'', where she placed thirteenth.

Following her turn on the show, she became the third ''Australian Idol'' contestant --following Music/GuySebastian and Shannon Noll-- to release a single ("Rub Me Wrong"), which peaked at #29 on the ARIA Singles Chart. Since then, she's performed all over the world in her drag persona, becoming one of the more recognizable faces of the medium.

In 2014, she competed on season six of ''Series/RuPaulsDragRace'', where she finished as co-runner up with fellow ''Idol'' franchise alumnus Adore Delano.

Alongside drag, she's a prolific recording artist, and released her first EP, ''Kaleidoscope'', in 2015. She also performs frequently with ''Drag Race'' sisters Creator/{{Willam|Belli}} and Creator/AlaskaThunderfuck.

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!! Selected filmography:
* ''[[Series/AmericanIdol Australian Idol]]'' (2003) {{as herself}}
* ''Series/AreYouThereChelsea'' (2012) {{as herself}}
* ''Series/RuPaulsDragRace'' (2014) {{as herself}}

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!! Discography:
* ''Kaleidoscope'' EP (2015)
* ''Christmas Queens'' EP (with Creator/{{Willam|Belli}} and Creator/AlaskaThunderfuck; 2015)

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!! Courtney Act provides examples of the following tropes:
* AccentDepundent / PunnyName: When pronounced correctly with an AustralianAccent, her name is meant to sound like "[[InterruptedIntimacy caught in the act]]." This often falls on deaf American ears.
* DudeLooksLikeALady / EvenTheGuysWantHim: Her drag is ''so'' convincing that she's picked up (heterosexual) men and convinced them she's a biological woman.
* DragQueen: Of the "fishy" variety, with moments of camp.
* [[{{Transgender}} Genderqueer]]: Identifies as such.
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