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Mo'Nique Biography

Birth Name:Monique Angela Imes

Birth Place:Woodlawn, Maryland, United States

Profession Actress, Producer, Writer, Soundtrack, Editor

Fast Facts

Was the first unanimous winner of an African-American Film Critics Association acting award
In 2009, she won the Stockholm Film Festival Award for best actress
In 1987, she graduated from the Broadcasting Institute of Maryland
Became involved in stand-up comedy after her brother dared her to perfom at an open mic night
Worked as a phone operator before becoming involved with acting
Quote: "[On actress Hatti McDaniel] "This woman gave everything to the business․ It help me to put my priorities in order and realize that my family comes first․ Because when all of this is over and they say the last 'action' and the last 'cut,' I want to have my family․""
Was featured in the music video for Anthony Hamilton's song "Sista Big Bones․"
Is the author of the book "Skinny Women Are Evil: Notes of a Bigg Girl in a Small-Minded World․"

Awards

2001Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
2002Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
2002Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture: nominated
2003Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2004BET Comedy Award-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2004BET Comedy Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Box Office Movie: nominated
2004Black Reel-Television: Best Supporting Actress: winner
2004Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
2004Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a TV Movie, Mini-Series, or Dramatic Special: nominated
2005BET Comedy Award-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Theatrical Film: nominated
2005Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
2006WIN Award-Outstanding Reality Series: winner
2009AAFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2009EDA Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2009EDA Special Mention Award-Bravest Performance Award: winner
2009EDA Special Mention Award-Unforgettable Moment: winner
2009ACCA-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: winner
2009BSFC Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2009BSFC Award-Best Ensemble Cast: winner
2009CFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2009DFWFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2009DFCS Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2009FFCC Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2009Golden Schmoes-Best Supporting Actress of the Year: winner
2009HFCS Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2009IFJA Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2009ICP Award-Best Supporting Performance: nominated
2009KCFCC Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2009Sierra Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2009LAFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2009NYFCC Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2009NYFCO Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2009OFCC Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2009PFCS Award-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: winner
2009SDFCS Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2009SFFCC Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2009Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: winner
2009SEFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2009SLFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2009Best Actress-: winner
2009Special Jury Prize-Dramatic: winner
2009TFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2009UFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2009VVFP Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2009WAFCA Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
2009WAFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2010Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: winner
2010Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role: winner
2010Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2010BAFTA Film Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2010BET Award-Best Actress: winner
2010Black Reel-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2010COFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2010Chlotrudis Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2010Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2010DFCS Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2010Dorian Award-Film Performance of the Year: nominated
2010Independent Spirit Award-Best Supporting Female: winner
2010Gold Derby Film Award-Supporting Actress: winner
2010Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2010Gold Derby Film Award-Supporting Actress of the Decade: winner
2010Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: winner
2010Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture: winner
2010ICS Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2010INOCA-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2010IFC Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2010ALFS Award-Actress of the Year: winner
2010NSFC Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2010OFTA Film Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2010OFCS Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2010VFCC Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2011CinEuphoria-Best Duo - International Competition: winner
2012ACCA-Best Supporting Actress of the Decade: winner
2015Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Movie/Limited Series: nominated
2015Gold Derby TV Award-TV Movie/Mini Supporting Actress: nominated
2015OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: nominated
2015Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie: nominated
2016Festival Award-Best Actress: nominated
2016Black Reel-Outstanding Supporting Actress, TV Movie or Limited Series: nominated
2016Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2017EDA Special Mention Award-Hall of Shame: nominated
2017Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture: nominated