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 433 to 456 of 1,085.
0:35Do you hit people when you laugh? | Funjelah with Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
21.8K views
0:49We had a great time in Huntsville, Alabama! New episode of AJ On the Road is up!
21.7K views
0:55Our BTS video of my new special "Ugly Baby" is out now! | Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
21.7K views
1:08Makeup | Anjelah Johnson
21.7K views
2:21Diego!
21.6K views
7:23AJ On the Road: The Raw Files - Behind the Scenes in Dallas, TX with Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
21.5K views
0:55Part two of our Louisville adventure is here! Latest episode of AJ On The Road is up now!
21.4K views
0:19Do you ever dance in front of a mirror? | Funjelah with Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
21.4K views
0:38You all know I love me some Costco, but why do the hot dogs give me the burps? | Funjelah
21.4K views
1:00I auditioned for Brooklyn 99 and was so confident I was going to book it. Spoiler alert…I didn’t...
21.2K views
8:27Couple Goals
21.2K views
0:07There's always that one person | Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
21.2K views
0:51Intrusive thoughts are the worst. | Funjelah with Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
21.1K views
0:40It’s been a while since we’ve released an episode of AJ On The Road but we’re back babyyyyy!
21.1K views
0:43Matt Mathews shares the unconventional way his comedy career took off quickly | Funjelah
21.1K views
0:36Looking forward to this year’s Thanksgiving by reflecting on all the joy of last year's!
21K views
0:52San Antonio episode of 'On the Road' is out now! | Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
20.9K views
0:34How can anyone handle stilettos?? | Funjelah with Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
20.8K views
13:09A Weekend in Denver, Colorado | AJ On the Road: The Family Reunion Tour | Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
20.8K views
2:00:00Ep. 1
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6:04Anjelah Johnson - Wiltern, Los Angeles BTS
20.6K views
0:35What's your partner's hidden talent? | Funjelah with Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
20.6K views
0:51I did shows on a Sunday, Monday, Tuesday for the first time. See how we rang in the New Year!
20.5K views
0:48This week on Funjelah, we take a look back at some of our favorite moments of gratitude in 2025.
20.4K 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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