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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 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...
Known for
MoeshaSeries • 1996
Nip/TuckSeries • 2003
The BoondocksSeries • 2005
The Bernie Mac ShowSeries • 2001
Ugly BettySeries • 2006
The HughleysSeries • 1998
The ParkersSeries • 1999
The Proud FamilySeries • 2001
Campus LadiesSeries • 2006
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by SapphireMovie • 2009
Soul PlaneMovie • 2004
Half Past DeadMovie • 2002
3 StrikesMovie • 2000
The DeliveranceMovie • 2024
Welcome Home Roscoe JenkinsMovie • 2008
Baby BoyMovie • 2001
DominoMovie • 2005
Almost ChristmasMovie • 2016
BeerfestMovie • 2006
Two Can Play That GameMovie • 2001
BlackbirdMovie • 2014
BessieMovie • 2015
Phat GirlzMovie • 2006
ShadowboxerMovie • 2005