Angelique Bates
| Angelique Bates | |
|---|---|
| Born |
December 1, 1980 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress, Comedian, Rapper |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Website | instagram.com/angeliquebates |
Angelique Ruth Bates[1] (born December 1, 1980) is an American actress, comedian, and rapper best known for the two seasons she served on the Nickelodeon sketch-comedy series All That.[2]
Early career
Bates was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, and is of Haitian descent.[3][4] Bates got her start in a Borax commercial when she was a baby.[2] She subsequently landed an AT&T commercial and a co-starring role in the movie Sweet Potato Ride.
All That
Bates' agent sent her out to audition for All That and they liked what she did. She did a Steve Urkel impression among other things. Following four or five auditions Bates got the part.[2]
After two seasons she left the series. She did however return for the 100th episode, along with fellow All That alumnae Katrina Johnson and Alisa Reyes.
Later career
After leaving All That she was replaced by Amanda Bynes. Angelique later booked co-starring roles on Strong Medicine and Boston Public. Bates has also done several projects on her YouTube channel with former All That co-stars Katrina Johnson and Alisa Reyes. She is the famous Bub Bub Lady from Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!. She also appeared in the movie 35 and Ticking. Bates also released an international single, "Can't Fade Me Now", on iTunes. Bates made an appearance in the music video for "Love Never Felt So Good" by Michael Jackson and Justin Timberlake.
References
- ↑ http://www.familytreelegends.com/records/39461?c=search&first=Angelique&last=Bates
- 1 2 3 All That: Fresh Out the Box, Steve Holland, Pocket Books, 1998
- ↑ "Angelique Bates". Retrieved 13 March 2014.
- ↑ "Angelique Bates PKA 'Alizay' Releases Debut Single 'Can't Fade Me Now' On Expat Records". Retrieved 13 March 2014.