Brandee Evans is an American actress and former choreographer, best known for her leading role as Mercedes Woodbine in the Starz drama series, P-Valley.
Life and career Evans was born in Memphis, Tennessee. Her mother has multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's. Before her acting career, she worked as a high school English teacher. She began her acting career playing supporting roles in films including Beyond the Lights (2014), and appearing on TV miniseries The New Edition Story and The Bobby Brown Story. As a backup dancer, Evans appears with pop singer Katy Perry in 2010 with the music video of California Gurls as "Bubblegum Girl". She also choreographed Ledisi's "I Blame You" and appeared in its music video. She also toured as a backup dancer on Ledisi's The Truth Tour in 2014.Vixen Chat: Ledisi Talks Revamping Her Image, Working with Lauryn Hill and Dancing in 6-Inch Heels. Vibe. Retrieved on July 12, 2024
In 2020, Evans began starring as Mercedes Woodbine in the Starz drama series, P-Valley. She received positive reviews from critics for her performance. She was nominated for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series in 2021 and 2023. In 2023, she starred in the female stoner comedy film, Pretty Stoned.
Filmography
Film YearTitleRoleNotes 2012 Note to Self Sorority Girl 2014 Black Coffee Shea Beyond the Lights Dancer 2019 Dear Santa, I Need a Date Michelle Television film 2021 B-Boy Blues Michi A Rich Christmas Carolyn2022Rolling Into Christmas Celeste FranksTelevision film2023Pretty Stoned Tick-Tock2024The Fabulous FourLeslieTBAThirsty Maya King
Television YearTitleRoleNotes 2016 East Los High Guest Episode: "Caliente!" 2017 The New Edition Story Soul Train Producer Episode: "Part 2" 2018 Lethal Weapon Nurse Episode: "Diggin' Up Dirt" The Bobby Brown Story Tina Brown Episode: "Part 1 & 2" 2019 Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television Makeup Artist Episode: "The Rhy Chromosome" Games People Play Cinnamon Episode: "The Wrath of Grapes" 2020–22 The Family Business Sage Recurring role, 6 episodes 2020–present P-Valley Mercedes Woodbine Lead role 2025 Reasonable Doubt Monica Season 3
Awards and nominations YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult 2021 Women's Image Network Awards Women's Image Network Award for Outstanding Actress Drama Series P-Valley NAACP Image Awards NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series Black Reel Awards Black Reel Award for Outstanding Actress, Drama Series 2023 NAACP Image Awards NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series Black Reel Awards Black Reel Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress, Drama Series
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