Trina McGee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Trina McGee
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McGee at GalaxyCon Richmond in 2023
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| Born | 1968/1969 (age 55–56) |
| Other names | Trina McGee-Davis |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Known for | Boy Meets World |
| Spouse(s) | Marcello Thedford |
| Children | 3 |
Trina McGee is an American actress. She is well-known for her role as Angela Moore on the TV show Boy Meets World. She was also known as Trina McGee-Davis.
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Early Life and Education
Trina McGee went to Howard University in Washington, D.C.. Her parents hoped she would become a lawyer or a doctor. However, after studying psychology for two years, she decided to become an actress instead.
Acting Career Highlights
Early Roles
Trina McGee started her acting career in a play called Club Twelve. This was an Off-Broadway production, meaning it was shown in smaller theaters in New York City.
Boy Meets World
After some small movie roles and guest appearances on other TV shows, Trina McGee got her first big TV role. In 1997, she began playing Angela Moore in Boy Meets World. Her character, Angela, had a relationship with Shawn Hunter, played by Rider Strong. This kind of relationship was not very common on major TV shows at that time, especially for a show watched by teenagers.
Trina McGee shared that young fans really liked Angela and Shawn's relationship. They often asked when the characters would get back together after a breakup. She hoped their story would show the importance of diversity to the world. In 2015, she played Angela Moore again in one episode of the show's sequel, Girl Meets World.
In June 2020, Trina McGee talked about some difficult experiences she had while working on Boy Meets World. She mentioned that she has since resolved these issues with one of the people involved, Will Friedle.
Personal Life
Trina McGee is married to actor Marcello Thedford. She has three children. In June 2024, she shared that she was expecting her fourth child.
Film and Television Work
Movies
Trina McGee has acted in several movies.
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1996 | The Birdcage | Chocolate |
| 1996 | Daylight | LaTonya |
| 2002 | Friday After Next | Cinnamon |
| 2009 | Da' Booty Shop | Yolanda Johnson |
| 2010 | Pastor Jones | Tanya Jones |
| 2016 | Confessions of Isabella | Rosa |
| 2016 | Sins of the Guilty | Vanessa Johnson |
| 2016 | LAPD African Cops | - |
| 2023 | Classmates | Thalia |
Television Shows
She has also appeared in many television series.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1992 | A Different World | Gennifer | Episode: "Kiss You Back" |
| 1994 | Martin | Woman #2 | Episode: "Yours, Mine and Ours" |
| 1994 | The Sinbad Show | Faith | Recurring Cast |
| 1994 | Picket Fences | Deborah | Episode: "Enemy Lines" |
| 1995 | Family Matters | Josie | Episode: "The Gun" |
| 1995 | The Parent 'Hood | Ashley Houchins | Episode: "IQ, UQ, We All Q" |
| 1997–2000 | Boy Meets World | Angela Moore | Recurring Cast: Season 5, Main Cast: Season 6-7 |
| 1999 | City Guys | Ashley | Recurring Cast: Season 3 |
| 2000 | City of Angels | Saidah | Episode: "Assume the Position" |
| 2002 | So Little Time | Waitress | Episode: "The New Guy" |
| 2002 | The Hughleys | Mia | Episode: "It's a Girl: Part 2" |
| 2007 | All of Us | Stacy | Episode: "He's Got Game" |
| 2015 | Girl Meets World | Angela Moore | Episode: "Girl Meets Hurricane" |
| 2015 | In the Cut | Karen | Episode: "The Ball's in Your Court" |
Behind the Scenes Work
Trina McGee has also worked as a writer, director, and producer for various projects.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2010 | Jessica Sinclaire Presents: Confessions of a Lonely Wife | Producer, writer | Feature film |
| 2010 | Keepin' the Faith: Momma's Got a Boyfriend | Writer | Video |
| 2016 | Confessions of Isabella | Composer, director, producer, writer | Video |
| 2016 | Sins of the Guilty | Casting director, producer, writer | Feature film |
| 2020 | Detainment | Director, writer | Feature film |
