Brandee Evans
Brandee Evans | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 2, 1985 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Brandee Evans (born June 2, 1985)[1] is an American actress and former choreographer, best known for her leading role as Mercedes Woodbine in the Starz drama series, P-Valley.
Life and career
Evans was born in Memphis, Tennessee. Her mother suffers from multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's.[2] Before her acting career, she worked as a high school English teacher.[2] She began her acting career playing supporting roles in films including Beyond the Lights (2014), and appearing on TV miniseries The New Edition Story and The Bobby Brown Story. As a backup dancer, Evans appears with pop singer Katy Perry in 2010.
In 2020, Evans began starring as Mercedes Woodbine in the Starz drama series, P-Valley. She received positive reviews from critics for her performance.[3][4][5][6][7] She was nominated for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series in 2021 and 2023.[8][9] In 2023, she starred in the female stoner comedy film, Pretty Stoned.[10]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Note to Self | Sorority Girl | |
| 2014 | Black Coffee | Shea | |
| Beyond the Lights | Dancer | ||
| 2019 | Dear Santa, I Need a Date | Michelle | Television film |
| 2021 | B-Boy Blues | Michi | |
| A Rich Christmas | Carolyn | ||
| 2022 | Rolling Into Christmas | Celeste Franks | Television film |
| 2023 | Pretty Stoned | Tick-Tock | |
| TBA | Thirsty | Maya King |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | East Los High | Guest | Episode: "Caliente!" |
| 2017 | The New Edition Story | Soul Train Producer | Episode: "Part 2" |
| 2018 | Lethal Weapon | Nurse | Episode: "Diggin' Up Dirt" |
| The Bobby Brown Story | Tina Brown | Episode: "Part 1 & 2" | |
| 2019 | Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television | Makeup Artist | Episode: "The Rhy Chromosome" |
| Games People Play | Cinnamon | Episode: "The Wrath of Grapes" | |
| 2020–22 | The Family Business | Sage | Recurring role, 6 episodes |
| 2020–present | P-Valley | Mercedes Woodbine | Main cast |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Women's Image Network Awards | Women's Image Network Award for Outstanding Actress Drama Series | P-Valley | Won |
| NAACP Image Awards | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series | Nominated | ||
| Black Reel Awards | Black Reel Award for Outstanding Actress, Drama Series | Nominated | ||
| 2023 | NAACP Image Awards | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series | Nominated | |
| Black Reel Awards | Black Reel Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress, Drama Series | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Brandee Evans - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com.
- ^ a b Moore, Camille (July 13, 2020). "10 Things You Didn't Know about Brandee Evans". TVOvermind.
- ^ "P-Valley's Brandee Evans Was Made for a Life of Stardom". W Magazine. July 27, 2020.
- ^ Young, Taiia Smart. "'P-Valley's' Brandee Evans Says Playing Mercedes Was Meant For Her".
- ^ "'P-Valley' Star Brandee Evans Doesn't Need Your Validation". ELLE. July 13, 2020.
- ^ ""P-Valley" Star Brandee Evans Brings Legit Dance Chops to the Show". Dance Magazine. September 3, 2020.
- ^ "'P-Valley' Star Brandee Evans Recalls Wild Night of Strip Club Research". The Hollywood Reporter. August 2, 2020.
- ^ Del Rosario, Alexandra (February 2, 2021). "NAACP Image Awards Nominations: Netflix Tops List With 'Bridgerton', 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' & 'Da 5 Bloods'".
- ^ Schwartz, Ryan (January 12, 2023). "NAACP Image Award Nominations: Abbott Elementary Leads the TV Pack".
- ^ Fishman, Scott (April 18, 2023). "Brandee Evans Gets High on New MTV Stoner Comedy 'Pretty Stoned'". TV Insider.
External links
- Brandee Evans at IMDb
