Angela Means
Angela Means | |
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| Years active | 1992–2008 |
| Children | 1 |
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
[edit]Means grew up on a farm near Ann Arbor, Michigan.[1]
Career
[edit]Acting and modeling
[edit]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).[2] 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.[2]
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".[3][4]
Comedy
[edit]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.[citation needed]
Chef
[edit]Means later began a career as a vegan chef. In September 2017, she opened Jackfruit Cafe, a vegan soul food restaurant in Los Angeles.[1][5]
Means has written a vegan cookbook and a horror novel: 85 Vegan Recipes, Seven Sinner and the Angel Who Loved Them.[citation needed]
Personal life
[edit]Means has a son, Brad Kaaya. A former football player.[6]
Means grew up vegetarian and later became vegan.[7]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| 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
[edit]| 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
[edit]- ^ a b "Did You Know Felisha From 'Friday' Owns And Runs A Vegan Cafe?". Blavity. Archived from the original on 2022-12-06. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
- ^ a b "Angela Means". Turner Classic Movies. Archived from the original on 2023-10-19. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
- ^ Mackie, Drew (2015-04-26). "Friday Turns 20: The Origin of Bye, Felicia". People. Archived from the original on 2022-11-17. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
- ^ Berkowitz, Joe (2015-08-12). "The Inside Story Of How The Ultimate "Bye, Felicia" Got In "Straight Outta Compton"". Fast Company. Archived from the original on 2019-01-30.
- ^ Cummings, Moriba (2018-01-06). "You'll Never Guess Where 'Felisha' From 'Friday' Works Now". BET. Archived from the original on 2023-10-19. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
- ^ "Bye, Felicia! Brad Kaaya, Miami QB, enjoys mom's phrase trending again 20 years later". Los Angeles Daily News. 21 July 2014. Archived from the original on 2 April 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ Scott, Sydney (2020-10-24). "Felicia From 'Friday' Is Living Her Best Life As A Vegan Cafe Owner". Essence. Archived from the original on 2023-03-26. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
External links
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