Mo'Nique
Mo'Nique
Monique Angela Hicks, known professionally as Mo'Nique, is an American comedian and actress. She first gained fame for her role as Nicole "Nikki" Parker in the UPN series The Parkers while making a name as a stand-up comedian hosting a variety of venues, including Showtime at the Apollo. Mo'Nique transitioned to film with roles in such films as Phat Girlz, and Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins. In 2002, she with other female comedians earned a Grammy nomination for Best Comedy Album...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMovie Actress
Date of Birth11 December 1967
CityBaltimore, MD
CountryUnited States of America
'High School Musical' is definitely the best thing that's happened to my career and I walked away with great friends from it.
I knew I needed to come out and be prepared for this game. I knew I needed to be more aggressive and make better decisions and try to be under control. I was really focused on doing that.
I'm really not sure I've got it all together. Things are happening so fast. I had a pretty tough loss, so I have a lot of emotions and mixed feelings. But I'm a pro now and it feels great.
I like classics but I always add a twist because I don't like to think of my clothes as classic.
I always thought I was going to be a dancer and then fashion kind of took over.
I always feel like a woman designing for a woman. I know what you want to accentuate and what you want to hide.
To know that I continue to touch the lives of so many brides is a very special feeling.
I went looking for dresses and realized there was a niche I could fill in the wedding dress market.
It's hard to keep family life and workplace separated.
I am a perfectionist but I know how to live life. When I'm working, it's 100%. When I'm with my friends, I put everything away and enjoy life. When I come home to my kids, it's pure joy and everything's worth it. Every time, I really focus 100 percent on one thing. I've learned how to juggle my life and I feel like now I have the perfect balance.
I think that glamour is about confidence and really owning the look
I look like a child - and I love it!
As an African American actress there are people who have been staples in my life that opened a door that I can walk through. I hope that I can have that impact.
High School Musical is definitely the best thing that's happened to my career and I walked away with great friends from it.