Monique Dupree facts for kids
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Monique Dupree
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Dupree in 2020
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| Born | December 10, 1974 |
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| Years active | 1984–present |
| Spouse(s) | Anthony Saint Thomas |
| Children | 10 |
| Relatives | Tony Todd (Brother) |
Monique Dupree (born December 10, 1974) is an American actress, wrestler, and singer. She is also known by her nickname, "Tha True Original GATA". Monique has worked in many different fields, including being a burlesque dancer, a content creator, and a business owner.
As an actress, she is well-known for playing Emerald in the movie Bachelor Party in the Bungalow of the Damned. She also appeared as a shower girl in Return to Return to Nuke 'Em High AKA Volume 2. In the world of wrestling, she worked for Tommy Dreamer's company, House of Hardcore. She was a wrestling valet (someone who helps wrestlers), a producer, and managed their social media. Tommy Dreamer even called her "The Heart and Soul of House of Hardcore" because of all her hard work. She has also appeared on Impact Wrestling. Her brother is the famous actor Tony Todd.
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About Monique's Life
Monique Dupree was born in Newark, New Jersey. She is married to an author named Anthony Saint Thomas. Together, they have ten children. Monique is also very involved in helping others. She has worked with many local charities and has helped raise dozens of other children besides her own.
Monique's Career
Monique Dupree started her career as a model. She worked with a film company called Troma Entertainment. She was the first African American "Tromette," which is a special role in their movies. She even became a Tromette four times, which was a first!
Monique has also been featured in magazines like The Autograph Collector Magazine. She worked as a model for comic books too. In the movie Gingerstein: Rise of the Undead, she played a character named Edie Van Horne.
Besides acting and modeling, Monique is also a singer. She is the lead singer of a music group called Negro Childe.
Acting in Movies and Videos
Monique Dupree has acted in many movies and videos over the years. Some of her early roles were small, like a student in Lean on Me (1989) and a football fan in The Replacements (2000).
She played Emerald, a demon vampire, in Bachelor Party in the Bungalow of the Damned (2008). She also appeared in Step Up 3D (2010) as a hip hop girl. Later, she was a shower girl in Return to Return to Nuke 'Em High AKA Volume 2 (2017). Monique has also worked behind the scenes as a producer and director for some films.
Her Work in Wrestling
Monique Dupree has had a big role in professional wrestling. She often worked as a "valet," which means she would accompany wrestlers to the ring. She was part of a team called the Double Duprees.
She worked a lot with Tommy Dreamer's company, House of Hardcore. She was a valet for many of their events from 2014 to 2019. She also helped with social media and even as a stage manager for some shows.
In 2023, Monique took on a new role as Commissioner for New Wrestling Revolution (NWR). This means she helps make important decisions and rules for the wrestling shows. She even shared the role of Co-Commissioner with her daughter, Mone't Dupree, for a while.
TV Shows and Other Appearances
Monique has also appeared in several TV shows. She was on Impractical Jokers in 2015. She also appeared as herself on talk shows like The Jimmy Star Show with Ron Russell and The Tyra Banks Show.
She has also been involved in burlesque performances, which are theatrical shows with dancing and comedy.
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Monique Dupree as Commissioner, 2023
