Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
Biography
Anjelah Johnson-Reyes is an American stand-up comedian and actress who started out as an NFL cheerleader. Born in San Jose in 1982, she joined the Oakland Raiders cheer squad in 2002 and was named Rookie of the Year while also performing at Super Bowl XXXVII. In 2005 she moved to Los Angeles to try comedy, took improv classes, and soon was headlining her own shows. A stand-up bit in which she impersonated a Vietnamese nail salon worker drew many YouTube views. In 2007 she became a featured performer on MADtv, and her own character Bon Qui Qui, a rude fast-food employee, gained a large following online. She earned an ALMA Award nomination in 2008 for her work on that show. In 2009 she had a Comedy Central special called Anjelah Johnson: That's How We Do It, and she appeared in Our Family Wedding (2010). Her stand-up special Anjelah Johnson: Not Fancy was released on Netflix in 2015.
44years old
Turns 45 on May 14in 185 days
- Born San Jose
- Star sign: TaurusThe sign runs April 20 to May 20
- Also credited as Anjelah Nicole Johnson-Reyes
Movie Career
- Films
- 8
- Career span
- 17 years2009 to 2026
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A change of course
In 2002 Johnson-Reyes joined the Oakland Raiders as a cheerleader. With the Raiderettes she earned Rookie of the Year honors and performed at Super Bowl XXXVII in San Diego.
A change of course
In 2005, Johnson relocated to Los Angeles to pursue a comedy career, following a friend's suggestion that she take a joke-writing class. She also took improv classes and soon started headlining her own shows.
Big break
In 2007, Johnson became a featured performer on the sketch comedy show MADtv. Because a writers strike was coming, the writers had to turn out scripts more quickly, so she often got just a few lines.
Behind the camera
Johnson-Reyes created her own character, Bon Qui Qui, a rude fast-food worker. The character became popular and gained a large YouTube following.
A change of course
In 2011, Johnson took on the role of the "TC Girl," serving as a spokesperson for Taco Cabana, which is a Mexican restaurant.
Anjelah Johnson-Reyes movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
- Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel2009 Animation, Comedy, Familyas Julie
IMDb rating 4.662K votes
- The Resurrection of Gavin Stone2017 Comedy, Drama, Familyas Kelly Richardson
IMDb rating 6.32.7K votes
Worked with
Anjelah Johnson-Reyes shares two films with Trace Adkins, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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Jason Burkey's page
Dennis Quaid's page
Forest Whitaker's page
Sean Astin's page
Justin Long's page
Andrew ErwinDirector, 3 films, 2014 to 2026
All films by Andrew Erwin
Jon ErwinDirector, 2 films, 2014 to 2020
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