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Brandee Evans
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| Born | June 2, 1985 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Brandee Evans is an American actress and former choreographer. She was born on June 2, 1985. She is well-known for playing Mercedes Woodbine in the TV show P-Valley on Starz.
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About Brandee Evans' Life
Brandee Evans was born in Memphis, Tennessee. Before she became an actress, she worked as a high school English teacher. Her mother has some health challenges.
Early Acting Roles
Brandee started her acting career with smaller roles in movies. One of her early films was Beyond the Lights in 2014. She also appeared in TV mini-series like The New Edition Story and The Bobby Brown Story.
Before acting, Brandee was also a backup dancer. She even appeared with pop singer Katy Perry. You can see her in Katy Perry's 2010 music video for "California Gurls" as a "Bubblegum Girl."
Starring in P-Valley
In 2020, Brandee Evans began a main role in the Starz drama series, P-Valley. She plays the character Mercedes Woodbine. Many critics have praised her acting in the show.
Her performance earned her nominations for important awards. She was nominated for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series. This happened in both 2021 and 2023.
Brandee Evans' Acting Work
Brandee Evans has appeared in various movies and television shows.
Movies Brandee Evans Has Been In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 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 ... | Tick-Tock | |
| 2024 | The Fabulous Four | Leslie | |
| TBA | Thirsty | Maya King |
TV Shows Brandee Evans Has Been In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 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 |
Awards and Nominations
Brandee Evans has been recognized for her acting. She has received several awards and nominations.
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
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| 2021 | Women's Image Network Awards | Outstanding Actress Drama Series | P-Valley | Won |
| NAACP Image Awards | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series | Nominated | ||
| Black Reel Awards | Black Reel Award for Outstanding Actress, Drama Series | Nominated | ||
| 2023 | NAACP Image Awards | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series | Nominated | |
| Black Reel Awards | Black Reel Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress, Drama Series | Nominated |
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