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 289 to 312 of 1,085.
0:40Another episode of me mommy’ing on the road is live on my YouTube channel. | Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
40.9K views
5:01Where It All Started | Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
40.8K views
2:08It's the 100th episode of Funjelah and we're celebrating with the first ever Funjelah Awards!
40.3K views
0:50Melissa Fumero shares the secret that landed her a breakout role in Brooklyn Nine-Nine | Funjelah
40.1K views
10:49A Heckler Interrupted My Comedy Special Taping!
39.9K views
0:38Is my makeup routine Sonia approved? Let’s find out… | Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
39.6K views
0:59I pledge allegiance to T.J. Maxx. New episode of Behind the Joke is out now! | Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
39.2K views
1:14Ladies and gentleman, I present to you my 7th hour special, Ugly Baby. | Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
38.6K views
0:39What’s something your parent does that’s actually pretty genius? | Funjelah w/ Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
38.6K views
1:00We had an amazing weekend in San Jose! New episode of AJ On the Road is now live on YouTube!
38.5K views
0:26Had such a great time on after midnight that I had to do a Vlog about it. | Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
38.3K views
0:17Macy's | Anjelah Johnson
38.1K views
0:49Fun fact, that was my own shirt we used in the scene. It was one of my faves | Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
38.1K views
0:20Shout out to the straight men who come to our shows! | Funjelah with Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
37.6K views
0:48Join me as I make some picadillo tacos! | Cooking with Anjelah | Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
37.5K views
0:47I wish my husband would massage me as good as I massage him. | Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
37.3K views
0:52Welcome to the Funjelah podcast! Come practice your Gratitudes & Maditudes! Ep.1 is out tomorrow!
37.2K views
9:06What You Lookin' At?
37K views
0:59We had a super fun road trip through Oklahoma! Come take a look at our weekend. Now live on YouTube!
36.9K views
20:41That One Time I Forgot My Joke On Stage - AJ On The Road
36.7K views
7:07Behind the Scenes: After Midnight | Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
36.6K views
0:48What's something you've found in an old jacket pocket? | Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
36.6K views
2:55Confession : Acceptance and Gratitude | Postpartum Confessions w/ Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
36.5K views
0:58We went to Funner, Santa Ynez, and Porterville all in one weekend. Come join our road trip!
36.4K 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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