Raquel Lee

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Raquel Lee
Born
Raquel Yvette Lee

(1986-10-13) October 13, 1986 (age 37)
Other names
  • Raquel Lee Bolleau
  • Raquel Bolleau
OccupationActress
Years active1998–2024 [2]
Spouse
Edouard Bolleau
(m. 2016)
Children3

Raquel Yvette Lee [3] (born October 13, 1986) [4] is an American former actress who appeared on Nickelodeon's The Amanda Show during the show's first season.

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Career

From 2001 to 2005, she also provided the voice of Nubia Gross on The Proud Family , and does so again on its revival series The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder in 2022. She also co-starred with Tahj Mowry, Mark Curry, and Dawnn Lewis in the Disney Channel Original Movie The Poof Point . [5]

Personal life

Lee married her husband Edouard Bolleau in 2016. [6] Together, they have three children. [7] [8]

Filmography

Films and television
YearTitleRoleNotes
1998 Malcolm & Eddie Monica1 episode
1999–
2000
The Amanda Show Herself, various charactersMain role (season 1)
2000 Double Dare 2000 HerselfAlong with the cast of The Amanda Show; 2 episodes
2001 The Poof Point Marie BallardTelevision film
2001–
2005
The Proud Family Nubia GrossRecurring role, 24 episodes,
voice-over role
2002 The Hughleys Terria2 episodes
2002 The Bernie Mac Show 1 episode
2005 The Proud Family Movie Nubia GrossAnimated television film
2005 Commander in Chief 1 episode
2009A Numbers GameSashaIndependent short film
2013 Real Husbands of Hollywood CharmagneRecurring role
2017 Grow House Terri
2022–2023 The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder Nubia GrossVoice-over role; credited as Raquel Lee Bolleau
2024 Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV HerselfDocumentary series; 2 episodes; credited as Raquel Lee Bolleau [9]

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References

  1. "Iconic Voices: Raquel Lee Bolleau On Reprising Gross Sisters Role For 'The Proud Family: Louder And Prouder' And Being A Young Black Businesswoman". February 25, 2022.
  2. Tolentino, Daysia (April 11, 2024). "Raquel Lee Bolleau says she's 'done' with entertainment industry after 'Quiet on Set' docuseries". www.nbcnews.com.
  3. "Raquel Yvette Lee, Born 10/13/1986 in California | CaliforniaBirthIndex.org". californiabirthindex.org. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  4. "Raquel Lee's Instagram". www.instagram.com. Chapter 35! Today is my birthday and I am filled with JOY! 🎉🎉My life is full and I'm so thankful for who I've become. This past year has been one of growth, purpose and vision and I'm excited to share my new journey with you!...
  5. "The Amanda Show Star Raquel Lee Bolleau Speaks Out After Quiet on Set Docuseries". www.eonline.com.
  6. Grant, Stacy (July 15, 2016). "The Amanda Show's Raquel Lee Just Became A Mom". MTV. Archived from the original on July 16, 2016. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
  7. "It was at this very moment that I kindly asked my kids to please stop calling my name "mama, mama" and give me a minute to enjoy the view and my espresso martini 🍸😒🇫🇷". instagram.com.
  8. "Our last day of 2023 🙌🏾 we had a perfect NYE night with our friends who hosted a beautiful dinner @max_loong @simplysepi 🎉🥂❤️ Last pic is a mood… 😅". instagram.com.
  9. "The Amanda Show's Raquel Lee Bolleau Criticizes the Quiet on Set Team". www.vulture.com.