Mo'Nique
Academy Award-winning actress and comedienne whose commanding screen presence and fearless performances have made her one of American entertainment's most distinctive voices.
What do we know about Mo'Nique?
Here are the key biographical details about Mo'Nique:
- Name: Mo'Nique
- Also Known As: Monica Imes, モニーク, モニーク・アイメス
- Date of Birth: December 11, 1967
- Place of Birth: Woodlawn, Maryland, USA
- Gender: Female
- Job Title: Actor
- Crew Jobs: Writer, Executive Producer, Creator
Who is Mo'Nique?
Monica Imes (born December 11, 1967) known professionally as Mo'Nique, is an American comedienne and actress. Mo'Nique rose to fame in the UPN series The Parkers while making a name as a stand-up comedian hosting a variety of venues, including Showtime at the Apollo. Mo'Nique transitioned to film with roles in such films as Phat Girlz, and Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins.
In 2009, she received critical praise for her villainous role in the film Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire. For this performance, she has won numerous awards including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a BAFTA Award. She is the sixteenth African American actress to receive a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, and the fourth to win. Overall, Mo'Nique is the twelfth individual African-American to win an Oscar for acting; and the seventh winner during the decade of the 2000s. She hosts The Mo'Nique Show, a late-night talk show that premiered in 2009 on BET.
What is Mo'Nique known for?
With over 60 credits spanning film and television, Mo'Nique's most recognized performances include:
- Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire (2009, Movie)
- Domino (2005, Movie)
- Beerfest (2006, Movie)
- The Deliverance (2024, Movie)
- Nip/Tuck (2003, TV Series)
- Soul Plane (2004, Movie)
- The Boondocks (2005, TV Series)
- Almost Christmas (2016, Movie)
- Half Past Dead (2002, Movie)
- Baby Boy (2001, Movie)
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