Angela Means is an American actress, comedian, and model. Her best-known works include Friday (1995), in which she played the role of Felisha. She gained popularity when a phrase from the film – "Bye, Felisha" – gained media coverage and became a meme. She also starred in House Party 3 (1994) and Nickelodeon's Cousin Skeeter.
Early life Means grew up on a farm near Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Career
Acting and modeling Means began her modeling and acting career at the age of 19. Her first acting gigs were in In Living Color (1990–94), Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (1992–97), and Bad Girls of Def (1993–94). She then played a lead role in House Party 3 (1994) and appeared in The Cherokee Kid (1996). In 1998 until 2001, she was a series regular on Nickelodeon's Cousin Skeeter.
Notably, she played the role of Felisha in the Ice Cube-wrote 1995 film Friday, which garnered internet attention much later for the phrase "Bye, Felicia".
Comedy Means began performing stand-up comedy at the age of 24, toured with the late Bernie Mac and Chris Rock, and joined Def Comedy Jam's nationwide tour.
Chef Means later began a career as a vegan chef. In September 2017, she opened Jackfruit Cafe, a vegan soul food restaurant in Los Angeles.
Means has written a vegan cookbook and a horror novel: 85 Vegan Recipes, Seven Sinner and the Angel Who Loved Them.
Personal life Means has a son, Brad Kaaya. A former football player.
Means grew up vegetarian and later became vegan.
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes 1994 House Party 3 Veda Pratt 1995 Friday Felisha 1996 The Cherokee Kid Harriet TV movie 1997 Sprung Sista #2
Television Year Title Role Notes 1992 Def Comedy Jam Herself Episode: "Episode #2.2" 1992–94 In Living Color Herself Recurring Cast: Season 4, Guest: Season 5 1993 It's Showtime at the Apollo Herself Episode: "Episode #6.15" Hangin' with Mr. Cooper Officer Houston Episode: "Valentine's Day Massacre" 1998–2001 Cousin Skeeter Vanessa Walker Main Cast
References
External links
Hi, Felicia: Catching Up With ‘Friday’ Actress, Angela Means, 20 Years Later (Interview with VIBE) (Angela Means, "Bye Felicia" from "Friday", Tells Her Life Story [YouTube])