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Princess Monique Filmz Biography

Birth Name:Princess Monique

Birth Place:Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Profession Director, Actress, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Is the founder and CEO of the non-profit organization La Princessas Inc․, which aids in the development of young girls
  • Won three San Francisco Black Film Festival Awards for "The Call" in 2003, for Best Overall Film, Best Director, and Best Short
  • Her home town of Warrensville Heights, Ohio declared October 24 to be Princess Monique Day for her status as a role model and positive example for the city
  • Graduated from Kent State University with a degree in Business Administration in 1997 and also holds an Associate's degree in Cinema Production from Los Angeles City College
  • Quote: "I've been told most of my life I should be an actress and model․ I've been told to my face that directing is a man's job!․․․So why would I choose a career with so many odds stacked against me? My answer is simple․ It's my passion!"
  • Quote: "My mission is to be the first African American woman to produce and direct major motion pictures consecutively while educating audiences through entertainment․"
  • Is the President and CEO of Princess Films Productions, which she founded in January 2002
  • Hosted "The Princess Monique Show" on the radio station News & Talk 1380 WOAK
  • Best known as the producer and director of "The Call" and "Seasons of Love․"

Awards

  • 2015Black Reel-Outstanding Director, TV Movie or Mini-Series: nominated
  • 2021Black Reel-Outstanding Directing, Comedy Series: nominated