Brandee Evans facts for kids
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Brandee Evans
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Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Brandee Evans is an American actress and a talented dancer. She is best known for her main role as Mercedes Woodbine in the popular Starz TV show, P-Valley. Before becoming a famous actress, she also worked as a choreographer and a high school English teacher.
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Early Life and Career Beginnings
Brandee Evans was born in Memphis, Tennessee. Growing up, she faced challenges as she helped care for her mother, who has multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's disease.
Before her acting career took off, Brandee was a high school English teacher. She also had a successful career as a professional dancer and choreographer. She even toured with and appeared in a music video for pop singer Katy Perry. You can spot her as "Bubblegum Girl" in the 2010 video for the song California Gurls.
Her first acting roles were smaller parts in movies and TV shows. She appeared in the 2014 film Beyond the Lights and the TV miniseries The New Edition Story.
Breakthrough Role in P-Valley
In 2020, Brandee Evans landed the leading role of Mercedes Woodbine in the Starz drama series P-Valley. Her character is a very skilled and determined dancer.
Her performance in the show was highly praised by critics and audiences. For her amazing work, she was nominated for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series in both 2021 and 2023. This role made her a well-known star.
Film and Television Roles
Film
| 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 |
| 2024 | The Fabulous Four | Leslie | |
| TBA | Thirsty | Maya King |
Television
| 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
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
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| 2021 | Women's Image Network Awards | Women's Image Network Award for 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 |
