Here's a Glimpse of 'Drag Race's' Valentina as Angel in 'Rent'

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Here's a Glimpse of Drag Race's Valentina as Angel in Rent
Here's a Glimpse of Drag Race's Valentina as Angel in Rent
"Secretly, I'm Tinashe's understudy."
By Taylor HendersonNovember 21 2018 / 2:14 PM
Taylor Henderson
Taylor Henderson is a PRIDE.com contributor. This proud Texas Bama studied Media Production/Studies and Sociology at The University of Texas at Austin, where he developed his passions for pop culture, writing, and videography. He's absolutely obsessed with Beyoncé, mangoes, and cheesy YA novels that allow him to vicariously experience the teen years he spent in the closet. He's also writing one! 
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From the video below, it looks like Valentina is going to the give the gays everything they want. She, of course, looks stunning, and the Fan Favorite chats about her cast mates and channels Angel for some brief glimpses of the character. 
Watch Entertainment Tonight's interview with Valentina in the video below!

        
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