Mo'Nique
Рождение : 1967-12-11, Woodlawn, Maryland, USA
История
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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.
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Emma Leeden
After a deadly home invasion, Emma (Mo'Nique Hicks) copes by writing a book, but when a young psychic and her team perform a reading in her home, a new terror is unleashed.
Executive Producer
Comedy legend Mo'Nique hosts an amazing night of comedy featuring her friends, who also happen to be amazing comedians. Starring Prince T-Dub, Just Nesh, Tone-X, Correy Bell and Donnell Rawlings.
Self
Comedy legend Mo'Nique hosts an amazing night of comedy featuring her friends, who also happen to be amazing comedians. Starring Prince T-Dub, Just Nesh, Tone-X, Correy Bell and Donnell Rawlings.
Aunt May
Рождественская комедия о недружной афроамериканской семейке, собравшейся вместе на зимние праздники, впервые после смерти матери. Любимый отец просит их о немыслимом подарке — целых пять дней терпеть друг друга под одной крышей.
Self (archival footage)
Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers) presents a dynamic checkerboard of moving image footage featuring African-American actors and singers from across the 20th century: from Jackie “Moms” Mabley to Eartha Kitt, Whoopi Goldberg, Whitney Houston, and several others. The video focuses on their individual voices as they express heartbreaking roles, pointed lyrics, sharp jokes, and strong statements of resistance to the dominant culture. The work is a powerful, and often riotous, reflection on the roles of black women in the United States.
Self
Explores the hot-button issues around the striking gender gap in Hollywood. Both women and men in the entertainment industry share first-person insights, questions, and anecdotes about the place of women in Hollywood.
Ma Rainey
История легендарной блюз исполнительницы, Бесси Смит, которая поднялась к славе в 1920-х и 30-х годах.
Claire Rousseau
Seventeen-year-old Randy tries very hard to be a good person. Since his father left, Randy takes care of his emotionally disturbed mother, and he's the kind of friend all of his classmates can depend on. As strong as he seems on the outside, Randy is hiding a secret inner struggle and denial of his true self. It's not until he opens himself up to love that he discovers that becoming a man means accepting who you really are.
Herself
Academy Award winner and one of the Original Queens of Comedy, Mo'Nique rules the stage as host of the 3rd installment in Shaquille O'Neal's All Star Comedy Jam concert series. Filmed in front of a live audience during the 2010 NBA All-Star Weekend in Dallas Texas, comedy queen Mo'Nique leads ... her court with some of the industry's most talented and sought after comedians. No topic is off limits on this night at AEG's Nokia Theatre stage. Seasoned comedians, Paul Mooney, Corey Holcomb, George Willborn and Michael Blackson deliver side busting, non-stop laughs in this energetic and memorable night of comedy.
Mary Lee Johnston
В Гарлеме неграмотной девушке-подростку, страдающей избыточным весом и, ко всему прочему, беременной вторым ребенком, предлагают вступить в альтернативную школу в надежде, что ее жизнь кардинально изменится…
Aunt Carla
Every college campus has its rivalries and UTS is no different. At this university, the Geeks run the campus and the greatest Steppers are king of the hill. When a local radio station announces the beginning of the step competition season, the campus fraternities and sororities fight to recruit the best talent that will help them win the big-money prize.
Self
Directors Robert Townsend and Quincy Newell offer this comprehensive and hilarious examination of the history, evolution and cultural significance of African American comedy in America, from the earliest minstrel shows to the latest HBO special. Featuring interviews with cultural critics and loads of comedic clips, this program features appearances by a who's-who of black comedians including Chris Rock, Bill Cosby, Whoopi Goldberg and many more.
Betty
Отец-одиночка становится ведущим рейтингового ток-шоу и в мгновение ока его жизнь превращается в сказку — платиновая кредитная карточка, звезда-невеста. Однако, когда он возвращается в семейное гнездо на 50-летнюю годовщину свадьбы своих родителей, его новые ценности не выдерживают испытания.
Vicky (voice)
комедийная пародия на французскую ленту «Марш пингвинов», имевшую большой успех в американском прокате и получившую «Оскара» за лучший документальный фильм. В фильме, сценарий к которому написал сам Боб Саджет, речь пойдёт не о проблемах выживания пингвинов и их разнообразных брачных ритуалах, как это было в оригинальном фильме, а о том, как одинокий пингвин будет стараться найти свою любовь на 70-метровой глыбе льда, полной его гедонистических товарищей.
Herself
Mo'nique visited a women's prison and performed her stand-up comedy for the inmates. I Coulda Been Your Cellmate is as much a documentary as it is a performance film.
Aunt Moo (voice)
Aunt Moo, a kindly old cow, and her Children (The Rugrats) are given a bag of magical beans by a mysterious stranger. This stranger (Susie) turns out to be a magic fairy, and the beans they threw out the window grow into a gigantic beanstalk.
Executive Producer
Энергичная толстушка-дизайнер Жазмин Байлтмор устала постоянно слышать в ответ «нет». Она создала соблазнительную коллекцию одежды для таких же аппетитных дамочек, как сама, но спонсора всё нет. И личная жизнь не клеится… пока она не выигрывает поездку на курорт в Палм-Спрингс, где её уже ждет мужчина мечты!
Jazmin Biltmore
Энергичная толстушка-дизайнер Жазмин Байлтмор устала постоянно слышать в ответ «нет». Она создала соблазнительную коллекцию одежды для таких же аппетитных дамочек, как сама, но спонсора всё нет. И личная жизнь не клеится… пока она не выигрывает поездку на курорт в Палм-Спрингс, где её уже ждет мужчина мечты!
Pyscho
Upon discovering that their town is up for sale, crafty Irish villagers scheme to raise the money to prevent the buy-out. They hold a poetry contest with a tempting grand prize -- the deed to their local pub. But what could happen when a duplicitous American rapper emerges as the best poet around?
Lateesha Rodriguez
Дочь известного в 60-е годы актера Лоуренса Харви, Домино, устав от роскоши и скучной жизни, посещает занятия для «охотников за головами». Там она знакомится с двумя головорезами — Тэдом и Чоко, который без памяти влюбляется в Домино. Объединившись с ними, она становится самой известной женщиной, занимающейся тем, что разыскивает преступников за награду.
Precious
История о профессиональных киллерах. Однажды они рискуют своими жизнями, чтобы спасти человека, которого им заказали убить… Этой картиной дебютировал в режиссуре известный продюсер Ли Дэниеле, создавший «Бал монстров» и «Дровосека».
Peaches
Peaches, a hair stylist from Baltimore, and her estranged sister, Angela, the owner of an upscale salon in Beverly Hills, get reacquainted when Peaches decides to attend a celebration for Angela in LA. The reunion is bittersweet and worsens when Angela finds out that Peaches is on the run from the IRS and has only a few days to pay $50,000 in back taxes. After some hilarious moments and passionate exchanges, the two sisters join forces to fight off a pesky rival salon owner Marcella and save Peaches from her troubles by competing for a lucrative cash prize and bragging rights at the city's annual hair show. BEAUTY SHOP proves that blood and family run thicker than water.
Comedian/actress Mo'Nique hosts this 2004 comedy show with the outrageously funny Rodney Perry as her co-host. The all-star lineup features Esau, Doug Williams, DeRay Davis, and Chris Spencer.
Jamiqua
После гибели собаки во время неудачного перелета главный герой по имени Нашаун Даквон подал иск на авиакомпанию. Выиграв в суде 600 миллионов долларов, этим гигантским состоянием он распорядился самым неожиданным образом — открыл собственную авиалинию под названием NWA. По идее Даквона, и клиентами, и персоналом его компании должны стать исключительно афро-американцы. Но когда на борту одного из его самолетов по ошибке оказалась белая семейка чудаков Ханки, весь бизнес пошел наперекосяк…
Herself
Mo'Nique is a shining star that gets brighter as she continues to illuminate the world of entertainment. UPN sitcom star, stand- up comedienne, author, model and designer, Mo'Nique is the first female host of the historic late night variety show, "It's Showtime at the Apollo!"
A dream team of sports celebrities and comedians join megastars Shaquille ONeal and Jamie Foxx to roast NFL superstar, Emmitt Smith, at the world famous MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Shaq and Jamie are joined by an all star-studded line up including: Monique, Guy Torry, Joe Torry, Jeff Ross, Michael Coylar, Jimmy Johnson, Michael Irvin, Dick Gregory, Stuart Scott, Daryl Johnston and more! No one was safe when this outrageous group took the stage. They showed no mercy for Emmitt, Shaq, or each other. Hilariously funny, unconventional and irreverent, Shaqs All-Star Comedy Roast II is 90 minutes of non-stop laughter!
Ruth Crisp
Set in the 1970s, Tom Spader is an attorney who is determined to end what he has dubbed "the colored man's losing streak." When his winning of a high-profile case thrusts him into the limelight, he decides to moves his wife and their two kids out of their mixed lower-middle-class town and into the posh enclave of Greenwich, Connecticut.
Twitch's Girl
Преступный гений пробует попасть в одну из самых хорошо охраняемых тюрем мира, чтобы узнать у сокамерника-смертника местоположение 200 миллионов долларов в золоте, когда-то им украденных. Но на несчастье бандита, ФБР имеет своего человека в тюрьме, который сделает все, чтобы помешать тому первым найти спрятанное сокровище.
herself
The Shaquille O'Neal Celebrity Roast is a unique urban comedy special that combines the world of sports and entertainment. In an unconventional format, megastar Shaquilee O'Neal rounds up a dream team of some of comedy's hottest stars for an hour of non-stop laughter all at Shaq's expense. Hosted by Grammy award winner and talk show host, Queen Latifah, this hilarious program features a star-studded roster including Cedric The Entertainer, Steve Harvey, D.L. Hugley, Bill Bellamy, Jimmy Kimmel, Joe Torry, Mark Curry, Tommy Davidson, Michael Colyar, Mo'nique, and the legendary Dick Gregory.
Diedre
Красавица Шанти умна, сексуальна и удачлива. К тому же, она настоящий эксперт в любовных вопросах. Подружки полностью доверяют ее советам. Однако, от неприятностей не застрахован никто. И в один прекрасный день Шанти застает своего возлюбленного, адвоката Кита, с другой женщиной — ее главной соперницей Конни. Потрясенная, но не раздавленная, Шанти решает не капитулировать без борьбы. Для возвращения неверного друга разрабатывается специальный «Десятидневный пла
Patrice
Джоди — молодой чернокожий парень всю жизнь живет под «крылом у мамочки». Он постоянно терзается своей зависимостью, но ничего не собирается менять. У Джоди нет работы, зато есть сын и дочь от двух разных женщин. Но, даже несмотря на это, никакая сила не может заставить его покинуть материнское гнездо и начать жить самостоятельно…
Writer
Four of today's hottest black comedians headline this Queens of Comedy video special, a follow-up to Spike Lee's "The Original Kings of Comedy". Adele Givens, Mo'Nique (from UPN's The Parkers), Sommore, and Laura Hayes (from BET's Comic View) present a very provocative adult program with riffs on everything from the size of various body parts, to the habits of men, to former president Bill Clinton.
Herself
Four of today's hottest black comedians headline this Queens of Comedy video special, a follow-up to Spike Lee's "The Original Kings of Comedy". Adele Givens, Mo'Nique (from UPN's The Parkers), Sommore, and Laura Hayes (from BET's Comic View) present a very provocative adult program with riffs on everything from the size of various body parts, to the habits of men, to former president Bill Clinton.
Dahlia
Brian Hooks plays a character who is just released from jail. And the state adopts a "3 strikes" rule for felons that involves serious penalties. Hooks has 2 strikes, and wants to change his life for the better. When a friend picks him up, they are pulled over, and his friend shoots at police officers, and Hooks escapes. Now Hooks, a wanted man, must clear his name of having nothing to do with the shooting.
This laugh-packed second installment of "The Big Black Comedy Show" is hosted by Mo'Nique, along with co-host Rodney Perry, and features a talented lineup of today's most popular African-American comics performing their routines at large venues. You'll bust a gut laughing at these talented, in-your-face stand-up acts who don't hold anything back. Vince Morris, Ralphie May, Chris Spencer and Sexy Marlo are among the featured comics.
A mother whose children became demonically possessed in a thriller inspired by an actual case.
