Adore Delano Biography: Age, Net Worth, Height, Real Name, Boyfriend, Songs, Gender

Daniel Anthony Noriega also known as Adore Delano is a vibrant American drag queen, singer-songwriter, and television personality who’s become a beloved figure in pop culture.

Born in California, she first gained attention on American Idol Season 7 as Danny Noriega before shining as a finalist on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 6.

Profile

• Full Name: Daniel Anthony Noriega
• Stage Name: Adore Delano
• Born: September 29, 1989
• Age: 35 years old
• Birthplace: Glendora, California, USA
• Nationality: American (Mexican descent)
• Occupation: Drag Queen, Singer-Songwriter, TV Personality, YouTuber, Actor
• Height: 5 feet 8 inches
• Parents: Bonnie Pimentel Noriega (mother)
• Siblings: Diamonique Noriega
• Spouse: Sasha Allen
• Children: None
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $1 million to $3 million

Early Life and Education

Adore Delano, born Daniel Anthony Noriega on September 29, 1989, in Glendora, California, grew up in Azusa, California, in a Mexican-American family. Raised by her mother, Bonnie Pimentel Noriega, alongside her sister Diamonique and two older brothers, Adore’s childhood was marked by creativity and self-expression.

Her ethnicity is Mexican-American, and she was raised in a Christian household, though she keeps her personal beliefs private. At 12, she came out as bisexual, later identifying as gay, and in 2023, as a transgender woman, using she/her pronouns.

Adore attended Sierra High School, a continuation school for at-risk teens, where her flamboyant personality shone through in school performances. Details about further education are scarce, as she focused on her career after high school, diving into drag and music with encouragement from her family.

Career

Adore Delano’s career began as Danny Noriega on American Idol Season 7 (2008), where she reached the semi-finals with her sassy rapport with judges, notably Simon Cowell. After Idol, she became a YouTube personality, posting drag skits as Adore Delano and Angel Baby, including the 2009 music video “24/7” with her sister Diamonique.

Inspired by RuPaul’s Drag Race contestant Raven, Adore won a drag competition at Micky’s in West Hollywood, launching her drag career in Southern California. In 2013, she walked the Marco Marco runway at Los Angeles Fashion Week and joined RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 6 (2014), winning three challenges and finishing as joint runner-up with Courtney Act.

Her debut album, Till Death Do Us Party (2014), hit number three on the US Dance/Electronic Albums chart. She released After Party (2016), Whatever (2017), and the EP Dirty Laundry (2021), with singles like “DTF” and “I Adore U” gaining traction.

Adore competed on All Stars Season 2 (2016), leaving in the second episode for personal reasons, and appeared as a guest on Drag Race Season 11 (2019) and Ex on the Beach (2019).

She voiced Roxy Moron in Drag Tots (2018) and appeared in Taylor Swift’s “You Need to Calm Down” video (2019) as Katy Perry. Her “Party Your World” global tour (2022–2023) with OBSESSED showcased her rock-infused music, setting her apart as a multifaceted performer.

Awards and Nominations

• Drag Queen of the Year (2014) – Won for her performance on RuPaul’s Drag Race
• New York Magazine: Ranked sixth on the list of “Most Powerful Drag Queens in America” (2019)

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @adoredelano
• Facebook handle: Adore Delano
• Twitter handle: @AdoreDelano
• YouTube Channel: Danny Noriega

Personal Life

Adore Delano, 35, lives in Los Angeles, California, where she balances her music and drag career. Standing at 5 feet 8 inches and weighing about 60 kg, she has brown eyes and hair, often styled with vibrant wigs.

She came out as bisexual at 12, later identifying as gay, and in 2023, as a transgender woman, starting estrogen therapy and planning gender-affirming surgery for November 2023.

She announced her relationship with Sasha Allen, a The Voice Season 21 contestant, on December 1, 2024. Adore has been sober since 2021, which she says has brought clarity to her transition and career.

She’s close to her drag daughter, Yasmin Delano, and maintains a group chat with Drag Race peers Bianca Del Rio, Courtney Act, and Darienne Lake.

Discography:

• Till Death Do Us Party (2014) – Album (US Dance/Electronic #3)
• After Party (2016) – Album
• Whatever (2017) – Album
• Dirty Laundry (2021) – EP
• Singles: “24/7” (2009, feat. Diamonique), “DTF” (2014), “I Adore U” (2014), “Dynamite” (2016), “Take Me There” (2016), “I.C.U.” (2016)

Filmography:

• American Idol Season 7 (2008) – Contestant (Semi-finalist, as Danny Noriega)
• RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 6 (2014) – Contestant (Runner-up)
• RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked (2014) – Herself
• RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars Season 2 (2016) – Contestant (9th place)
• Drag Tots (2018) – Roxy Moron (Voice)
• “You Need to Calm Down” by Taylor Swift (2019) – Katy Perry (Music Video)
• RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 11 (2019) – Guest
• Ex on the Beach (2019) – Herself

Net Worth

Adore Delano’s estimated net worth is between $1 million and $3 million. Her income comes from music sales, live performances, TV appearances, and YouTube content.

A 2017 lawsuit against Producer Entertainment Group claimed she earned $2.5 million but received only $300,000; the case was dismissed with no payments awarded.