Anjelah Johnson-Reyes Biography

Fast Facts

• Was named "Rookie of the Year" while performing for the Oakland Raiderettes
• Received a 2010 Imagen Foundation Award nomination for her role in "Our Family Wedding․"
• In 2011, she got married to Manwell Reyes, musician for the band Group 1 Crew
• Before becoming interested in acting, she performed as a professional cheerleader for the Oakland Raiders
• Got her big break when a video of her stand-up routine "Nail Salon" went viral
• Is widely recognized for her comedy sketch of the character "Bon Qui Qui․"
• Has performed stand-up comedy for American troops in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba