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Mo'Nique

American stand-up comedian and actress

PersonAge 58humanQ229169

Also known as Mo'Nique Imes · Imes

Born: December 11, 1967
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1.Stated in Encyclopædia Britannica OnlineRetrieved 2017-10-09
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Birthplace: Woodlawn
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: actor
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1.Stated in Integrated Authority FileRetrieved 2026-04-20
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, television actor
, film actor
+3 more
Education: Broadcasting Institute of Maryland
, Morgan State University
, Milford Mill Academy
Languages spoken, written or signed: English

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Monique Angela Hicks, known mononymously as Mo'Nique, is an American comedian and actress. She debuted as a member of The Queens of Comedy and earned recognition as a stand-up comedian. In 2002, she received a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album. She transitioned to mainstream roles starring in the UPN series The Parkers (1999–2004) and the films Phat Girlz (2006) and Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins (2008).

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MMa Raineycharacter on 'Bessie'

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MMo'Nique's Fat Chance2005 · US television program

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Sex or gender: female
Awards: Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress(March 7, 2010) for work: Precious · statement is subject of: 82nd Academy Awards
Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture(2010) for work: Precious
BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role(2010) for work: Precious
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
Nominations: Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress(2010) for work: Precious · statement is subject of: 82nd Academy Awards
Start of work period: 1999
Filmography: Mo'Nique filmography
Family name: Imes
Native language: English
Writing language: English
Birth name: Monique Imes
Given name: Monique
Sexual orientation: non-heterosexuality
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1.thepinknews.com/2023/04/07/monique-sexuality-coming-out-netflix-special/
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Website: therealmoworldwide.com language: English

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