Anjelah Johnson (born 14 May 1982), whose real name is Anjelah Nicole Johnson-Reyes, is a proficient American actress, comedian, TV personality, and NFL cheerleader.
She has become a successful actress and comedian. She is most well-known for her work on MADtv, where she was a cast member from 2007 to 2009.
Anjelah Johnson has also played in several other popular TV shows and movies, including Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel, Enough Said, and The Book of Life. In addition to her success onscreen, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, while in college, became a member of the Oakland Raiderettes, an NFL cheerleading squad.
It was during this time that Anjelah Johnson developed her stand-up comedy routine. In 2007, she won first place in the NBC Stand-Up for Diversity Competition. That same year, she made her debut on MADtv as a series regular.
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| Full Name: | Anjelah Nicole Johnson-Reyes |
| Stage Name: | Anjelah Johnson |
| Born: | 14 May 1982 (age 41 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | San Jose, California, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.63 m |
| Parents: | Susie Zagar |
| Siblings: | Veronica Johnson, Kennie Johnson |
| Husband • Spouse: | Manwell Reyes (m. 2011) |
| Boyfriend • Partner: | N/A |
| Children: | N/A |
| Occupation: | Actress • TV Personality |
| Net Worth: | US$5 million |
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Early Life
Angela Johnson was born in the United States on May 14th, 1982, in San Jose, California, United States. She is the daughter of a mother, Susie Zagar, who worked in civil service, and a father who was a contractor.
She showed an interest in soccer, softball, and track from an early age. She has tow siblings, a sister named Veronica Johnson and a brother named Kennie Johnson.
Angelah Johnson participated in theatre throughout middle and high school and enjoyed math contests and violin playing. After graduating high school, she went to De Anza College to study speech communications.
Angelah Johnson also did break dancing and hip hop. She began acting while she was a senior in high school, with a particular interest in impersonating people’s accents.
Personal Life
Angelah Johnson got married to Manwell Reyes, a member of the Group 1 Crew, in Half Moon Bay, California, on June 11, 2011.
Despite enjoying and spending time with their nieces and nephews, she revealed that she and her husband does not want to establish a family of their own.
Angelah Johnson has no kid.
Career
After a buddy suggested she take a joke-writing class, Angelah Johnson came to Los Angeles in 2005 to seek a comedy career. She began taking comedic classes and soon began hosting her events. Her stand-up performance, which centered on the mimicry of a Vietnamese nail salon employee, went viral on YouTube.
Angelah Johnson appeared as a notable participant on the sketch comedy show MADtv in 2007. Because of the looming writers’ strike, she was frequently assigned only a few lines in the scripts throughout her stay since the authors were pressured to create more screenplays at a faster speed.
Her self-scripted character Bon Qui Qui, a fast-food employee who treats customers cruelly, on the other hand, was highly welcomed and acquired a sizable YouTube following. Angelah Johnson was nominated for an ALMA Award in 2008 for Outstanding Female Performance in a Comedy Television Series for her performance on MADtv.
Anjelah Johnson: That’s How We Do It, a one-hour Comedy Central special, was released in 2009. She also gave her voice to the live-action adaptation of Marmaduke and appeared in Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel and Our Family Wedding. She also appeared on George Lopez‘s late-night chat show titled Lopez Tonight.
Net Worth
Angelah Johnson currently has an estimated net worth of US$5 million. She makes her money through entertainment-related businesses, which comprise TV appearances, comedy shows, and tours.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @Angelahjohnson
- Twitter handle: @Angelahjohnson
Filmography
- The Book of Life
- I Still Believe
- Our Family Wedding
- The Opening Act
- Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
- That’s How We Do It
- Enough Said
- The Box
- Marmaduke
- Moms Night Out
- Angelah Johnson: Not Fancy
- The Fake News