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'''Shondrella Avery'''<ref>[http://www.veromi.net/Summary.asp?fn=Shondrella&mn=&ln=Avery&dobmm=04&dobdd=26&doby=1971&city=&state=&age=&vw=&Search=&Input=&x=0&y=0 Veromi]</ref> (born April 26, 1974) is an [[United States|American]] [[actress]]. |
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'''Shondrella Dupre Avery'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.veromi.net/Summary.asp?fn=Shondrella&mn=&ln=Avery&dobmm=04&dobdd=26&doby=1974&city=&state=&age=&vw=&Search=&Input=&x=0&y=0|work=Veromi|title=Kester, Shondrella Avery|accessdate=8 July 2017}}</ref> is an American [[actress]], [[fashion Modeling|model]] and [[comedian]]. Her film roles include as LaFawnduh Lucas-Dynamite in the independent comedy ''[[Napoleon Dynamite]]'' (2004), and supporting roles in ''[[Domino (2005 film)|Domino]]'' (2005) and ''[[The Secret Life of Bees (film)|The Secret Life of Bees]]'' (2008). |
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==Career== |
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==Early life== |
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Avery began her career as a stand-up comic. She, alongside, with her family produced four different "work out," spots for up and coming |
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Avery was born in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]],<ref name=enc>{{cite book|title=Encyclopedia of African American Actresses in Film and Television|page=25|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=X7ZYsnTPIhwC&q=shondrella+avery+california+state&pg=PA25|publisher=McFarland|author=McCann, Bob|year=2009|isbn=978-0-786-45804-2}}</ref> and grew up in [[South Los Angeles|South Central]] Los Angeles, as the oldest of 10 children.<ref name=enc/> She has created a one-woman show titled "Ain't I Enough," based on her experiences growing up with her enormous family, which has aired on [[HBO]]. |
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and seasoned comics throughout LA County while working a corporate job. Avery felt she had to produce her own spots because the famed clubs |
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only allowed 3 minutes and she was quoted saying "it takes me 3 minutes to say my name." Her first big break came in 2001 on the Island of Martha's Vineyard during a Fourth of July Celebration hosted by local politicians related to her high school friend; where she and good |
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friend Tony Rock (brother to Chris Rock) performed with an overwhelming response. |
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She graduated from [[Los Angeles County High School for the Arts]] and studied for her [[Bachelor of Fine Arts]] degree from [[California State University, Los Angeles]].<ref name=enc/> |
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In 2002, Avery had a recurring role as Candy on the [[situation comedy]] ''[[One on One (TV series)|One on One]]'' and later became a cast member on the [[Spin-off (media)|spinoff]] ''[[Cuts]]'', playing the same role. Simultaneously, while on One on One, she was a cast member for 5 seasons on the hit all female first ever [[reality television|reality]]/prank television series ''[[Girls Behaving Badly]]''. |
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==Career== |
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Avery began her career as a comic, performing as a member of the improvisational comedy groups [[The Groundlings]] in Los Angeles, and [[The Second City]] in Chicago.<ref name=enc/> She and her family produced four different "workout" spots for up-and-coming and seasoned comics throughout [[Los Angeles County]], while working a corporate job. Her first big break came in 2001 during a [[Fourth of July]] celebration on [[Martha's Vineyard]] hosted by local politicians related to her high school friend. She and good friend Tony Rock (brother to [[Chris Rock]]) performed, with an overwhelming response.{{citation needed|date=February 2019}} |
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From 2002 until 2005, Avery had a recurring role as Candy Taylor on the [[situation comedy]] ''[[One on One (American TV series)|One on One]]'' and later became a cast member on the [[Spin-off (media)|spinoff]] ''[[Cuts (TV series)|Cuts]]'', playing the same role.<ref name=enc/> Simultaneously, she was a cast member for five seasons on the first all-female [[reality television|reality]]/prank television series, ''[[Girls Behaving Badly]]''.<ref name=enc/> |
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In movies, Avery played Internet Girlfriend, LaFawnduh Lucas-Dynamite, in the [[2004 in film|2004 film]] ''[[Napoleon Dynamite]]'' and had roles in ''[[Trippin' (film)|Trippin']]'' and ''[[Domino (film)|Domino]]'' Also Déjà vu with Denzel Washington and Directed by Tony Scott for the second time . In 2011, Avery filmed in her native South Central with ''[[Training Day]]'' writer, David Ayer, who wrote and directed ''[[End of Watch]]'' starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Pena. Movie is scheduled for release in 2012. A full circle moment. |
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In movies, Avery played internet girlfriend "LaFawnduh Lucas-Dynamite" in the [[2004 in film|2004 film]] ''[[Napoleon Dynamite]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nerdprobs.com/feature/interview-shondrella-avery-on-10th-anniversary-of-napoleon-dynamite/|work=Nerd Problems|title=Interview: Shondrella Avery on the 10th Anniversary of Napoleon Dynamite|date=10 June 2014|author=Downer, Kristin|accessdate=9 July 2017}}</ref> At the time of being cast, Avery was working as a contracts executive at the [[Hilton Worldwide|Hilton Hotels Corporation]] in Beverly Hills.<ref name=paper/> She subsequently had supporting roles in the films ''[[Trippin' (film)|Trippin']]'' and ''[[Domino (2005 film)|Domino]]''. She also appeared in ''[[Déjà Vu (2006 film)|Déjà Vu]]'' with [[Denzel Washington]], in which she was directed by Tony Scott for the second time. In 2012, Avery appeared in ''[[End of Watch]]'', starring [[Jake Gyllenhaal]] and [[Michael Peña]]. The movie was filmed in her native South Central Los Angeles, and was written and directed by ''[[Training Day]]'' writer [[David Ayer]]. |
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In 2007, Avery, appeared in People Magazine comparing her to [[Beyoncé]] in an H & M "who wore it best," dress. She has graced the cover of magazines and have been known to bond well with her co-stars. Avery has appeared in US Magazine with Mena Suvari at Carmelo Anthony's Shoe launch in 2008. She also has been seen at many of her movie ''[[Domino]]'' twin sister Macy Gray's concerts and in 2010 during Oscar time she gave her dear friend, Mo'Nique, also from ''[[Domino]]'', a High Tea, at Philipe Chow, for her nomination which the day after Mo'Nique won the Oscar for her acclaimed performance in Precious. Avery made an appearance on the Mo'Nique show in 2010 where they celebrated and Mo'Nique expressed her appreciation for her kindness. |
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In 2007, Avery appeared in a ''[[People (magazine)|People]]'' magazine "who wore it best" feature comparing her to [[Beyoncé]] in an [[H&M]] dress. In ''US'' magazine, she was pictured with Mena Suvari attending Carmelo Anthony's Shoe launch in 2008. She has also been seen at many of [[Macy Gray]]'s concerts. Gray played Avery's twin sister in ''Domino''. In 2010 she staged a high tea at Philippe Chow for friend [[Mo'Nique]], also from ''Domino'', in honour of her Oscar nomination. The day after the high tea, Mo'Nique won the Oscar for her acclaimed performance in ''[[Precious (film)|Precious]]''. Avery helped celebrate the win when she made an appearance on the Mo'Nique show in 2010. |
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Avery stands in admiration of her peers; but has publicly ''[[BETTER TV]]'' 2011 interview as saying she is the "black" Meryl Streep whom she reveres for her out of the box projects. She also has been consistent in saying her role model since she was 14 has been, Oscar winner, Forest Whitaker; who is also from South Central. |
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In June 2023, Avery and [[Jeff Jenkins|Jeff Jenkins Productions]] signed a [[first-look deal]]. In addition she is developing multiple projects with [[Macy Gray]] and [[John Salley]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Shondrella Avery Strikes Unscripted First-Look Deal With Jeff Jenkins Productions & Sets Projects With Macy Gray & NBA Star John Salley|url=https://deadline.com/2023/06/shondrella-avery-strikes-unscripted-first-look-deal-with-jeff-jenkins-1235427209/|work=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|last=White|first=Peter|date=June 29, 2023|access-date=June 30, 2023}}</ref> |
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In 2010, Avery was linked to Africa. She and her husband are producing a TV Series where she is dispelling the misconceptions between |
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Africans and Americans. She believes that there should be a mediator explaining both sides. She references her show as Larry David's ''[[Curb your Enthusiasm]]'' meets ''[[The Office]]'' Real-Reality TV. Avery is in search of the right Network to launch it in 2012. |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Avery's husband is Ade Kester.<ref name=bn>{{cite web|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2010/11/shondrella-journeys-to-africa-introducing-the-shondrella-adventures/#!|work=Bella Naija|title=Shondrella journeys to Africa – Introducing "The Shondrella Adventures"|date=24 November 2010|accessdate=9 July 2017}}</ref> Avery has been linked to many philanthropic causes. She is a children's advocate, mentoring kids at "A Place Called Home" in South Central. She's also involved with the WGA Writer's Program for teens, speaking at high schools and universities. She gives time at Los Angeles children's charity Penny Lane and is a sitting board member of the Sickle Cell Disease Foundation of California; her mother has the disease, and two of her siblings died of it.<ref name=paper>{{cite web|url=http://www.papermag.com/napoleon-dynamite-ten-years-later-1427368183.html|work=[[Paper Magazine|Paper]]|title=Napoleon Dynamite: Ten Years Later|date=14 August 2014|author=McCray, N.D.|accessdate=9 July 2017}}</ref> She also works with Coach Art, a charity offering free athletic and arts training to chronically ill children. |
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Avery was born in [[Los Angeles, California]] and grew up in [[South Los Angeles|South Central]] Los Angeles as the oldest of 10 children. She has created a one-woman show titled "Ain't I Enough," based on her experiences growing up with her enormous family, which has aired on [[HBO]]. |
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She graduated from [[Los Angeles County High School for the Arts]] and studied for her [[Bachelor of Fine Arts]] degree from [[California State University, Los Angeles]]. |
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Avery has been linked to many causes. She is a children's advocate, mentoring kids at "A Place Called Home" in South Central, WGA Writer's Program for teens, speaking at high schools and Universities spreading her positive messages. She gives time at Penny Lane and is a sitting board member of the Sickle Cell Disease Foundation in Los Angeles and works with Coach Art to name a few. Avery believes that all entertainers should give back, as she has been known to say "we are so blessed without our fans we have no support...so we must give back; it's paying it forward...and giving IS love." |
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==Filmography== |
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| ''[[Déjà Vu (2006 film)|Déjà Vu]]'' |
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| ''[[End of Watch]]'' |
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| Bonita |
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| Donna |
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| ''Will to Love'' |
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| ''[[Klown Forever]]'' |
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| Savannah |
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| ''A Weekend with the Family'' |
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| Rosie |
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| ''[[Strong Medicine]]'' |
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| '' |
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| Selma |
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| Episode: "Pilot" |
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| ''[[Eleventh Hour (TV series)|Eleventh Hour]]'' |
| ''[[Eleventh Hour (U.S. TV series)|Eleventh Hour]]'' |
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| Louella |
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| Lil' Mama |
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| Shelly |
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| ''[[Single Drunk Female]]'' |
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| Annalisa |
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| Episode: "James" |
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| ''[[The Neighborhood (TV series)|The Neighborhood]]'' |
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| Demi |
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==References== |
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*[http://www.upn11tv.com/wiki/index.php/Shondrella_Avery UPNcyclopedia bio] |
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Latest revision as of 23:32, 6 December 2024
Shondrella Avery | |
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Born | Shondrella Dupre Avery Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Alma mater | California State University, Los Angeles |
Occupation(s) | Actress, model, comedian |
Years active | 1999–present |
Spouse | Ade Kester |
Shondrella Dupre Avery[1] is an American actress, model and comedian. Her film roles include as LaFawnduh Lucas-Dynamite in the independent comedy Napoleon Dynamite (2004), and supporting roles in Domino (2005) and The Secret Life of Bees (2008).
Early life
[edit]Avery was born in Los Angeles, California,[2] and grew up in South Central Los Angeles, as the oldest of 10 children.[2] She has created a one-woman show titled "Ain't I Enough," based on her experiences growing up with her enormous family, which has aired on HBO.
She graduated from Los Angeles County High School for the Arts and studied for her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from California State University, Los Angeles.[2]
Career
[edit]Avery began her career as a comic, performing as a member of the improvisational comedy groups The Groundlings in Los Angeles, and The Second City in Chicago.[2] She and her family produced four different "workout" spots for up-and-coming and seasoned comics throughout Los Angeles County, while working a corporate job. Her first big break came in 2001 during a Fourth of July celebration on Martha's Vineyard hosted by local politicians related to her high school friend. She and good friend Tony Rock (brother to Chris Rock) performed, with an overwhelming response.[citation needed]
From 2002 until 2005, Avery had a recurring role as Candy Taylor on the situation comedy One on One and later became a cast member on the spinoff Cuts, playing the same role.[2] Simultaneously, she was a cast member for five seasons on the first all-female reality/prank television series, Girls Behaving Badly.[2]
In movies, Avery played internet girlfriend "LaFawnduh Lucas-Dynamite" in the 2004 film Napoleon Dynamite.[3] At the time of being cast, Avery was working as a contracts executive at the Hilton Hotels Corporation in Beverly Hills.[4] She subsequently had supporting roles in the films Trippin' and Domino. She also appeared in Déjà Vu with Denzel Washington, in which she was directed by Tony Scott for the second time. In 2012, Avery appeared in End of Watch, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Peña. The movie was filmed in her native South Central Los Angeles, and was written and directed by Training Day writer David Ayer.
In 2007, Avery appeared in a People magazine "who wore it best" feature comparing her to Beyoncé in an H&M dress. In US magazine, she was pictured with Mena Suvari attending Carmelo Anthony's Shoe launch in 2008. She has also been seen at many of Macy Gray's concerts. Gray played Avery's twin sister in Domino. In 2010 she staged a high tea at Philippe Chow for friend Mo'Nique, also from Domino, in honour of her Oscar nomination. The day after the high tea, Mo'Nique won the Oscar for her acclaimed performance in Precious. Avery helped celebrate the win when she made an appearance on the Mo'Nique show in 2010.
In June 2023, Avery and Jeff Jenkins Productions signed a first-look deal. In addition she is developing multiple projects with Macy Gray and John Salley.[5]
Personal life
[edit]Avery's husband is Ade Kester.[6] Avery has been linked to many philanthropic causes. She is a children's advocate, mentoring kids at "A Place Called Home" in South Central. She's also involved with the WGA Writer's Program for teens, speaking at high schools and universities. She gives time at Los Angeles children's charity Penny Lane and is a sitting board member of the Sickle Cell Disease Foundation of California; her mother has the disease, and two of her siblings died of it.[4] She also works with Coach Art, a charity offering free athletic and arts training to chronically ill children.
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1999 | Cyberdorm | Lawanda | |
Trippin' | Amazon Woman | ||
2004 | Napoleon Dynamite | LaFawnduh Lucas | |
2005 | Domino | Lashindra Davis | |
2006 | Déjà Vu | Kathy | |
2008 | The Secret Life of Bees | Greta | |
2010 | Our Family Wedding | Keisha Boyd | |
2012 | End of Watch | Bonita | |
2014 | Happy Anniversary Honey | Donna | Short |
2015 | Will to Love | Monica Hawkins | TV movie |
Klown Forever | Savannah | ||
2016 | A Weekend with the Family | Rosie | |
Boy Bye | Charity | ||
2019 | Halfway | - | Short |
2021 | Free Byrd | Red | |
2024 | Thelma the Unicorn | Zirconia | Voice |
Television
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2000 | The Jamie Foxx Show | Female Security Guard | Episode: "On Bended Knee" |
2002–04 | Girls Behaving Badly | Herself | Main Cast |
2002–05 | One on One | Candy | Guest: Season 1, Recurring Cast: Season 2–4 |
2003 | Strong Medicine | Etta | Episode: "Prescriptions" |
2005–06 | Cuts | Candy | Main Cast |
2006 | Community Service | Selma | Episode: "Pilot" |
2009 | Eleventh Hour | Louella | Episode: "Madea" |
2010 | Gillian in Georgia | Alicia | Recurring Cast |
2020 | Game On: A Comedy Crossover Event | Lil' Mama | Episode: "Family Reunion: Remember the Family's Feud?" |
2022 | Single Drunk Female | Annalisa | Episode: "James" |
The Neighborhood | Demi | Episode: "Welcome to the Ring" |
References
[edit]- ^ "Kester, Shondrella Avery". Veromi. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f McCann, Bob (2009). Encyclopedia of African American Actresses in Film and Television. McFarland. p. 25. ISBN 978-0-786-45804-2.
- ^ Downer, Kristin (10 June 2014). "Interview: Shondrella Avery on the 10th Anniversary of Napoleon Dynamite". Nerd Problems. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
- ^ a b McCray, N.D. (14 August 2014). "Napoleon Dynamite: Ten Years Later". Paper. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
- ^ White, Peter (June 29, 2023). "Shondrella Avery Strikes Unscripted First-Look Deal With Jeff Jenkins Productions & Sets Projects With Macy Gray & NBA Star John Salley". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
- ^ "Shondrella journeys to Africa – Introducing "The Shondrella Adventures"". Bella Naija. 24 November 2010. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
External links
[edit]- Living people
- Actresses from Los Angeles
- 20th-century African-American actresses
- 20th-century American actresses
- 21st-century American actresses
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