Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
About Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
Anjelah Johnson Reyes (born May 14, 1982), born Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, is an American actress, stand-up comedian and former NFL cheerleader. She was a cast member on the series MADtv during its 13th season, where her characters included a Vietnamese nail salon employee named My Linh/Tammy and a rude fast food employee turned music star named Bon Qui Qui, the latter of which became popular well beyond her time on the show. She was born in San Jose, California, and grew up there in a devout Christian family of Mexican and Native American descent, later studying speech communications at De Anza College in Cupertino.
Johnson Reyes became a cheerleader for the Oakland Raiders after joining in 2002, was named Rookie of the Year as a Raiderette, and performed at Super Bowl XXXVII. She moved to Los Angeles in 2005 to pursue comedy, took improv classes and quickly began to headline her own shows, with her stand-up impression of a Vietnamese nail salon employee receiving many views on YouTube. In 2007 she joined MADtv, and in 2008 was nominated for an ALMA Award for Outstanding Female Performance in a Comedy Television Series.
She was given her own one-hour Comedy Central special, Anjelah Johnson: That's How We Do It, in 2009, appeared in the film Our Family Wedding (2010), and became the spokesperson "TC Girl" for Taco Cabana in 2011. Her stand-up specials include Homecoming Show, filmed in San Jose and released on Netflix, and Anjelah Johnson: Not Fancy (2015). She married musician Manwell Reyes of Group 1 Crew on June 11, 2011, and the couple's daughter was born in June 2023.
Videos (1,085)
Videos 265 to 288 of 1,085.
0:51Spiders | Anjelah Johnson Stand-Up Comedy
48.5K views
6:14Cousins Meeting on a Dating App | Anjelah Johnson-Reyes: Ugly Baby (Part 1 of 14) | Stand Up Comedy
47.4K views
2:00Adassa recounts the terrifying moment she almost drowned, as her body became paralyzed during a bath
47.2K views
3:38When You Forget Your Phone | Anjelah Johnson-Reyes Stand Up Comedy
47.2K views
0:55Guess what kind of food we found in Fort Wayne! Check out this week's episode of AJ on the Road!
47K views
1:00Today’s the day to flaunt your love for the world to see. Happy Valentine’s Day
46.3K views
1:17Maxxinistas | Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
46.2K views
0:44Ladies, I think we've all been there... | Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
46.1K views
18:06Our Friend Got Married! | Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
45.6K views
0:47High heels are hazardous to my health and vibe | Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
45.6K views
4:44The Ugly Baby Test | Anjelah Johnson-Reyes: Ugly Baby (Part 5 of 14) | Stand Up Comedy
45.3K views
16:15THIS IS US- Which version is true, mine or his?
45.2K views
1:11Look Smarter | Anjelah Johnson Comedy
45.2K views
0:53Back Problems | Anjelah Johnson Standup Comedy
44.8K views
0:59I attempted a delicious carnitas recipe de mi amiga @patijinich and it came out pretty gooood.
44.8K views
1:01Mexican Food | Anjelah Johnson Comedy
44.3K views
2:14The very first Starbucks ever made
44K views
1:10You say tomato I say Yuk!
43.6K views
1:00Do you think using punctuation when texting is aggressive? | Funjelah with Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
43.3K views
1:00One of the most special moments in my standup career. | Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
43.2K views
0:58We had an AMAZING weekend in Las Vegas!! New episode of AJ On The Road is out now!!
42.2K views
0:59What was your wedding song?? | Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
41.6K views
0:56We had to do an update of Which Reyes is Right: Nursery Rhyme Raps. Rosie picked her favorite
41.3K views
1:26Anjelah Johnson-Reyes: Say I Won't | Official Trailer
41K viewsGuest appearances (14)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Anjelah Johnson-Reyes.
Guest appearances 1 to 14 of 14.
1:17:51Anjelah Johnson-Reyes | Whiskey Ginger with Andrew Santino 240
Andrew Santino
81.8K views
2:06:22Nateland | Ep. - Sketch Comedy feat. Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
Nate Bargatze
69.2K views
1:44:18Anjelah Johnson-Reyes on What It Was Really Like Being a Raiders Cheerleader
Adam Carolla
65.2K views
2:00:08Nateland | Ep - Ghosts featuring Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
Nate Bargatze
45.3K views
0:24Anjelah Johnson-Reyes has been 1st place for a long time!
Ryan Sickler
41.5K views
1:00Anjelah Johnson-Reyes is just the best | Nateland Podcast
Nate Bargatze
36.9K views
1:57:02Anjelah Johnson-Reyes | You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes
Pete Holmes
34.6K views
1:59:46Which Wolf Are You Feeding? ft Anjelah Johnson-Reyes | Public Figures - A Nateland Podcast | Ep
Nate Bargatze
27.7K views
40:27Anjelah Johnson-Reyes: Raiderette, Stolen Van & 90s San Jose | The Wayback with Ryan Sickler
Ryan Sickler
25.1K views
1:28:17Anjelah Johnson-Reyes on Viral Fame & Finding Joy | You Made It Weird
Pete Holmes
8.8K views
1:06:50Mental Load with Anjelah Johnson-Reyes | Absolutely Not with Heather McMahan | January 24, 2024
Heather McMahan
8.2K views
1:17:17Anjelah Johnson-Reyes on Fame, Family and Finding Her Voice | Greg Fitzsimmons
Gregory Sebastian Fitzsimmons
2.8K views
56:08Practicing Gratitude with Anjelah Johnson-Reyes | Don't Make Me Come Back There Podcast
Nate Bargatze
2.4K views
1:01:26Tour Bus and Babies with Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
Nate Bargatze
2.1K viewsChannels on this page: Andrew Santino, Nate Bargatze, Adam Carolla, Ryan Sickler, Pete Holmes, Heather McMahan, Gregory Sebastian Fitzsimmons
Frequently asked questions
What is Anjelah Johnson Reyes known for?
She is an American actress, stand-up comedian and former NFL cheerleader, known for her time on MADtv and for creating the popular character Bon Qui Qui.
Was Anjelah Johnson Reyes an NFL cheerleader?
Yes, she became a cheerleader for the Oakland Raiders in 2002, was named Rookie of the Year as a Raiderette, and performed at Super Bowl XXXVII.
What character made Anjelah Johnson Reyes popular?
Her self-scripted MADtv character Bon Qui Qui, a fast-food employee who treats customers rudely, became very popular and gained a large YouTube following.
What stand-up specials has Anjelah Johnson Reyes released?
Her specials include the Comedy Central special That's How We Do It (2009), the Netflix special Homecoming Show, and Anjelah Johnson: Not Fancy (2015).
Where did Anjelah Johnson Reyes grow up?
She was born and grew up in San Jose, California, in a devout Christian family of Mexican and Native American descent.
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