Brandee Evans | |
|---|---|
 Evans in 2020 | |
| 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 .
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]
| 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 |
| 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 |
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