About Wang Newton
Born 1901. Wang Newton was an American and Taiwanese stage actor and drag king.
Wang Newton (born Mei-yin) is a professional drag king and Asian LGBT figure whilst running "Wang TV" on YouTube. They were featured in a 2021 New York Times article by Frank DeCaro profiling notable American drag kings. Performing since 2004, "Dr. Wang" is one of the few full-time drag king performers with an international profile. Their name is a reference to Las Vegas singer Wayne Newton.
Early life Wang was born in Taiwan but grew up in midwest America, mostly in central Pennsylvania.
Career Wang does shows internationally most notably in Taiwan, Berlin, Los Angeles and New York City. Starting in 2020, Wang Newton co-produced an online monthly performance series called Sacred Wounds featuring Asian drag artists. In December 2020, Wang Newton participated in an advocacy campaign called #DragForAllFlavors that was organized by PepsiCo sparkling water brand bubly and the LGBTQ+ elder services organization SAGE.
In 2025, Wang was one of the permanent judges on the King of Drag competition show that aired on Revry.
Wang is represented by the leading Diversity and LGBTQ+ talent agency, LTA INC (Luxe Talent Agency, Inc).
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Who was Wang Newton?
Taiwanese drag king
When was Wang Newton born?
Wang Newton was born in 1901 in Taiwan.
What was Wang Newton's occupation?
Wang Newton was a stage actor and drag king.
What nationality was Wang Newton?
Wang Newton was American and Taiwanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wang Newton. https://biography.guide/wang-newton/
MLA: "Wang Newton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/wang-newton/.
Chicago: "Wang Newton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/wang-newton/.
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