Jennia Fredrique facts for kids

Jennia Fredrique Aponte, born Jennia Watson, is an American writer, director, and actor. She is known for her work in movies like Who Made the Potato Salad?. Jennia also gained recognition for 90 Days, a film about HIV. This movie helped her win several awards, including an African Academy Award.

About Jennia Fredrique Aponte

Jennia Fredrique Aponte was born in Gary, Indiana. She studied film and theater at Columbia College Chicago. After her studies, she moved to Los Angeles. There, she began her career as an actress. Later, she started writing and directing her own projects.

As an actress, Jennia appeared in many TV shows. She had regular roles on Noah’s Arc and City Guys. She also appeared in My Wife and Kids and The Hughley's.

In 1999, Jennia starred in the movie Ragdoll. She played the character Teesha in this film.

Her Work as a Creator

In 2015, Jennia and her husband, Sol Aponte, wrote and produced a short film. It was called Sacred Heart.

In 2016, Jennia became a co-director for the film 90 Days. She worked with writer and co-director Nathan Hale Williams. This film is about HIV and earned Jennia many awards.

In 2017, Jennia created and starred in the movie Letter To Heaven.

Jennia and Sol Aponte also created the Anatomy series. This was a six-part documentary series. It was made for P. Diddy Combs's REVOLT TV. In 2020, she also created and starred in the TV movie Anatomy of Black Love. This project was also with her husband, Sol Aponte, on Revolt's platform.

Films and TV Shows

Jennia Fredrique Aponte has worked on many films and television shows.

Films

• Ragdoll (film) (1999) - She played the role of Teesha.
• Who Made the Potatoe Salad? (2006) - She played the role of Ashley.
• Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom (2008) - She played the role of Brandy.
• Letter To Heaven (2017) - She played Ms. Watson.
• Revolt’s Anatomy of Black Love (2020) - She played Herself.

Television Shows

• Cuts (TV series) (2005) - She was a guest star.
• Noah's Arc (2005-2006) - She played Brandy King as a regular cast member.
• Half & Half (2002-2003) - She was a guest star.
• One on One (TV series) (2002) - She was a guest star.
• City Guys (1999-2001) - She was a guest star.
• The Hughleys (2001) - She was a guest star.
• Girlfriends (2000 TV series) (2001) - She was a guest star.