Mia Starr
American entertainer
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Mia Starr is the stage name of Mikey Pesante,[1] an American drag performer who competed on the eighteenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race.
Career
Starr was an alternate on season seventeen[2] and then competed on the eighteenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race. She was eliminated on the Snatch Game episode, placing 9th overall. After her elimination, Miami New Times said, "Starr's run ended earlier than she and South Florida hoped, but she made a huge impact on the competition during her time there. After a decade-long break from drag, Starr entered the Werkroom as a star and strutted from background dancer to the spotlight."[3]
Outside of drag, Pesante has been a backup dancer for artists like Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna and Shakira.[4] He has also been a contestant on The Voice and America's Best Dance Crew.[5]
Personal life
Pesante began doing drag at the age of 17. He is of Croatian and Puerto Rican descent,[6] grew up in West Palm Beach, Florida graduating from Palm Beach Lakes Community High School.[7] as of 2025, he is living in Port St. Lucie, Florida.[4]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | I Am Britney Jean | Himself | as Mikey Pesante |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood | Himself | as Mikey Pesante; Season 5, Episode 8: "Sex, Lies & Videotape" |
| 2026 | RuPaul's Drag Race (season 18) | Contestant | 9th place |
| RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked (season 17) | Herself | 8 episodes |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Whatcha Packin' | Herself | Season 20, Episode 6 |
| Hello Hello Hello | Season 2, Episode 6 |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | "Havana" | Camila Cabello featuring Young Thug | as Mikey Pesante |
| 2018 | "Aileen" | Willam |
