Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
Birth Name:
Anjelah Nicole Johnson
Birth Place:
San Jose, California, United States
Profession
Actress, Producer, Writer, Director
Fast Facts
- Received a 2010 Imagen Foundation Award nomination for her role in "Our Family Wedding․"
- Was named "Rookie of the Year" while performing for the Oakland Raiderettes
- 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
- Has performed stand-up comedy for American troops in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
- Is widely recognized for her comedy sketch of the character "Bon Qui Qui․"
Awards
- 2008ALMA Award - Outstanding Female Performance in a Comedy Television Series:Nominated
- 2010Imagen Award - Best Supporting Actress - Film:Nominated