Jamal Sims
Jamal Sims is an American choreographer, executive producer, director.[1][2][3][4]
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Career
Since 2014, Sims has regularly appeared in RuPaul’s Drag Race as a choreographer and guest judge. His directorial debut, When the Beat Drops, premiered on Logo TV in 2018.[5]
In 2022, Sims becomes a choreographer for season 2 of RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race.[6] It was announced to the public that Sims would be serving as executive producer and choreographer for the Beauty and the Beast television special on ABC, starring Shania Twain and Martin Short.[7]
Personal life
Sims is of African descent and he identifies as gay. His biggest influencer is Michael Jackson. He spent most of his childhood in Atlanta, GA.[8][9]
In 2019, Sims and his life partner Octavius Terry-Sims end their marriage.[10][11]
References
- ^ Street, Mikelle (October 4, 2018). "Choreographer Jamal Sims Talks Directorial Debut With Queer Underground Dance Documentary 'When the Beat Drops'". Billboard. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
- ^ Tangcay, Jazz (January 31, 2020). "RuPaul and Choreographer Jamal Sims on Bringing 'Drag Race' to Vegas". Variety. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
- ^ Idelson, Karen (August 8, 2019). "'Descendants 3' Choreographer Mixed Dancing, Acting and Sword Fighting". Variety. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
- ^ Stephenson, Cassidy (September 23, 2022). "Beauty and the Beast: Shania Twain and Martin Short in Talks to Join ABC Special". CBR. Retrieved September 25, 2022.
- ^ Shea, Ryan (August 9, 2018). "World-Renowned Choreographer Jamal Sims Discusses His New Documentary". Instinct. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
- ^ Eakin, Marah (August 12, 2022). "RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race Recap: Here We Go Again". Vulture. Retrieved September 25, 2022.
- ^ Malkin, Marc (September 22, 2022). "Martin Short and Shania Twain in Final Talks to Join 'Beauty and the Beast' TV Special (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 25, 2022.
- ^ "When The Beat Drops Bucking Movie". The Root. August 22, 2018. Retrieved September 25, 2022.
- ^ August 09, Joseph Longo; EDT, 2018 at 03:02 PM. "'When the Beat Drops' honors a queer dance world beyond 'Pose'". EW.com. Retrieved September 25, 2022.
- ^ "Gay Power Couple Jamal Sims and Octavius Terry-Sims Announce They Are Splitting Up". www.aazios.com. December 20, 2019. Retrieved September 25, 2022.
- ^ Kozma, Leila (July 9, 2021). "Who Is 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Star Jamal Sims Dating Now? He and His Hubby Broke up in 2019". Distractify. Retrieved September 25, 2022.