Who is Shane Jenek aka Courtney Act? Celebrity Big Brother 2018 WINNER and RuPaul's Drag Race star
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Courtney Act stormed to victory on Celebrity Big Brother with a whopping 49 per cent of the vote - but before she even stepped into the house she was on everyone's lips following THAT dramatic entrance.
However some viewers might not be so familiar with the star's showbiz beginnings.
The blonde bombshell, real name Shane Gilberto Jenek, is no stranger to reality TV having appeared on Australian Idol and RuPaul's Drag Race in the past.
Courtney has even had a stab at the pop charts during her long and varied career.
Here's everything you need to know about the reality star - including the origins of his alter-ego's unusual name.
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Who is Courtney Act and where is she from?
Courtney Act is the stage name of Shane Gilberto Jenek who was born in Brisbane, Queensland.
After moving to Sydney at the age of 18 Shane created his glamorous alter-ego - which is a pun on the phrase 'Caught in the act.'
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What is Courtney Act famous for?
Way back in 2003, Courtney entered Australian Idol and despite finishing 13th overall, became the third singer of the competition to release their own solo material.
Single 'Rub Me Wrong' reached number 29 in the Aussie charts.
Courtney had another taste of fame, appearing in season six of RuPaul's Drag Race, competing for the title of America's Next Drag Superstar.
Proving a hit with the judges and viewers at home Courtney finished runner-up behind Bianco Del Rio.
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Off the back of the show Courtney became the first drag performer in history to sing live with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra.
In September of the same year, Courtney achieved another first by becoming the first drag queen to appear in an advert for fashion brand American Apparel - along with William Belli and Alaska Thuderf*** 500.
The trio, known as the AA girls, also appear in Little Mix's video for Power.
Courtney, William and Alaska also performed at London's G-A-Y on New Year's Eve.
British fans might also recognise Courtney for starring alongside Marnie Simpson in MTV dating show Single AF last year.
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Courtney entered the formerly all girl CBB house as a late arrival along with John Barnes , Jonny Mitchell , Dapper Laughs, Shane Lynch, Wayne Sleep and Andrew Brady.
Despite all the big names, Courtney made the most dramatic entrance as she tripped up and lost her skirt making her way into the Channel 5 house.
The audience got an eyeful as they saw Courtney's penis tucked and taped up!
But her wardrobe malfunction hasn't stopped her chances of winning as she has remained a consistent favourite throughout the series.
Courtney Act will be competing against remaining contestants Jess Impiazzi, Shane Lynch, Wayne Sleep and Ann Widdecombe in Friday night's live final.