Stephanie Charles is an American actress.
Stephanie Charles | |
|---|---|
| Born | Boston, Massachusetts, U.S |
| Years active | 1997–present |
Biography edit
Charles was born in Boston, Massachusetts to Haitian parents. She speaks both English and Haitian Creole.[1]
Career edit
She moved to Los Angeles when she was seven years old and later began acting. She appeared in sitcom include Smart Guy, Sister, Sister, and had a recurring role on The Parent 'Hood. Charles later left acting and formed an R&B girl group called MRZ, they were signed to the Universal/Motown label and worked in New York. Then the group broke up, she returned to Los Angeles and began acting again, appearing in film and television.[1][2]
In 2018, Charles starred in the Oprah Winfrey Network sitcom The Paynes produced by Tyler Perry, playing the role of Nyla.[3][4] The series was canceled after one season of 38 episodes. Perry later cast her in his BET+ soap opera Ruthless.[5][6]
Filmography edit
Film/Movie edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | The Lonely Hour | Samantha | Short |
| Donatella | Donatella | Short | |
| The Other Side of Sanity | Naleen | Short | |
| 2013 | Natalie Portman | Stephanie | Short |
| Diggy Simmons MOW | Sherri Manning | TV movie | |
| 2014 | Traveler of the East | Anetra Morris / Ariel | Short |
| Knocked | Keisha | Short | |
| 2015 | Bound to Vengeance | Nina | |
| Jacob Stone | Friend | Short | |
| Reggie Gaskins' Urban Love Story | Allison | ||
| Untold | Kim | Short | |
| Wingman Inc. | Angela | ||
| Avouterie | Lola | ||
| 2016 | New Merica | Janice | Short |
| 2017 | Hometown Hero | Michelle | TV movie |
| 2019 | Killing Your Daughter | Allie | |
| Like Blood | Flynn | ||
| Gaslit | Mary Cooper |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | City Guys | Cheerleader #1 | Episode: "The Package" |
| 1998 | Smart Guy | Stacie / Leslie | Episode: "Goodbye, Mr. Chimps" & "My Two Dads" |
| 1997-99 | The Parent 'Hood | Jamie | Recurring cast: season 4, guest: season 5 |
| 1999 | Sister, Sister | Holly | Episode: "Mixed Doubles" |
| 2006 | ER | Nicole | Episode: "Tell Me No Secrets..." |
| 2008 | Bones | Kamaria Manning | Episode: "Player Under Pressure" |
| 2012 | G.I.A. | Tia | Episode: "Pilot" & "Night Terrors" |
| 2014 | Instant Mom | Jenny | Episode: "48 Hours" |
| NCIS | Coast Guard Petty Officer Patricia Felton | Episode: "The San Dominick" | |
| 2017 | The Loonies | Stevie | Main cast |
| 2018 | The Paynes | Nyla Payne | Main cast |
| 2018-19 | Shameless | Tyesha | Episode: "Do Right, Vote White!" & "Los Diablos!" |
| 2020– | Ruthless | Sarah | Main cast |
| 2022 | Black-ish | Jasmine | Episode: "Bow-Mo" |
References edit
- ^ a b "The Paynes Cast".
- ^ "5 Things to Know About The Paynes' Stephanie Charles". E! Online. February 9, 2018.
- ^ Bonman, Naomi K. "Exclusive Interview: Actress Stephanie Charles Chats on Tyler Perry's 'The Paynes'".
- ^ MaGee, Ny (April 5, 2018). "Stephanie Charles Talks Playing an Abused Woman on Tyler Perry's 'The Paynes'".
- ^ Bell, BreAnna (November 7, 2019). "Tyler Perry Sets Two New Original Series at BET Plus (EXCLUSIVE)".
- ^ Petski, Denise (February 21, 2020). "'Tyler Perry's Ruthless' Gets Premiere Date On BET+".
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