Jewels Sparkles

About

Drag queen and singer who became famous after becoming the runner-up in the seventeenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race. On her Instagram account thejewelssparkles, she posts events, meetups, and photoshoots to more than 250,000 followers.

Before Fame

She first became aware of drag while visiting family in Puerto Rico, after her cousin showed her Drag Race. She joined Instagram in January 2020. 

Trivia

Her full name is Dario Rodriguez. Her drag mother is Shontelle Sparkles. She has a website, where she sells signed photos and other merch. 

Family Life

Her father, Douglas Rodriguez, is a James Beard award-winning chef and author who appeared on season one of Top Chef Masters. She is of Puerto Rican and Cuban heritage.

Associated With

She appeared on Trinity the Tuck's album Sinematic.