How Old Is Courtney Act?
Shane Gilberto Jenek, Aka Courtney Act, was born on the 18th of February 1982 in Brisbane, making him 38-years-old. But, Courtney Act, his drag queen persona, was “born” much later when he moved to Sydney in 2000 at the fresh and young age of 18.
How Long Has Courtney Act Been Doing Drag?
Courtney Act has been doing drag for nearly 20 years. According to an interview with Australian Story, in 2000, the then 18-year-old Brisbane boy moved to Sydney and quickly found himself gravitated towards the city’s local gay scene and nightlife. In 2001, he met Sydney-based drag queen Vanity Fair, and inspired by the way they play with femininity and create a visual femme illusion, began to consider drag for himself.
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The source continued: Shane has been working out every day since getting out of hotel quarantine last week, trying to get shape and going for walks.
In a world first, the network recently announced that the reality TV show would be refreshed, re-imagined and reborn as a unique television event later this year.
Revealed: Daily Mail Australia can reveal that the 38-year-old performer - whose real name is Shane Jenek has been secretly quarantining in Sydney ahead of filming next month Courtney has been trying to hint at her return always making references to the show and sharing videos dancing while in quarantine, said a insider
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Seven Network s Programming Director Angus Ross said in a statement on Sunday that he was delighted to welcome [Dancing With The Stars] home as it was one of the most successful television formats in the world . Next year s special season will bring back some of the big names and personalities from seasons past in a brand new format, plus several other surprises that we will reveal shortly, he said.
Famous: Daryl Sommers (left), 69, who hosted the show between 2004 and 2007 alongside Sonia Kruger (right), 55, is also reportedly returning in the new year
Back? Also rumoured to be returning to the latest incarnation of the show is judge Todd McKenney (pictured)
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The paper goes onto to say the new season will bring back past winners, as well as iconic contestants.
Some suggested stars include past winners Bec Hewitt, Ada Nicodemou, and Grant Denyer.
Back? Also rumoured to be returning to the latest incarnation of the show is judge Todd McKenney (pictured)
Stars: The paper goes onto to say the new season will bring back past winners, as well as iconic contestants, like Chris Hemsworth (pictured)
Back then: Before he was a Hollywood star, Chris competed on the show in 2006
Possible appearances from notable former contestants such as Chris Hemsworth, Kerri-Anne Kennerley, Nikki Webster and Pauline Hanson could be on the slate, too.