Monique Coleman

Name: Monique Coleman
Date of Birth: November 13, 1980
Place of Birth: Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA

Biography: Monique Coleman is originally from Columbia, South Carolina where she started acting in theatre and television at a very young age. Her training began at the Workshop Theatre School of Dramatic Arts...( read more

) where she performed in over 15 plays. An acting class taught by a guest teacher actually turned out to be an audition, and resulted in her booking her first commercial. Now the ball was rolling and Monique began auditioning for anything she could in the Southeast region, landing several local and regional commercials even a few supporting roles in films. Her first lead was in the independent feature entitled Mother of the River which was shot in the historic Charleston, South Carolina. The film won numerous awards at film festivals in Chicago. Two years later, Monique appeared as Young Donna in The Family Channel Movie The Ditchdigger's Daughters for which she was nominated for a Young Artists Award of Hollywood. During her sophomore year of high school, Monique wrote, directed, produced, and starred in her own one-person play entitled Voices from Within standing room only-audience numbered in the hundreds. In addition to acting, Monique was very involved in her community and school while attending the Heathwood Hall Episcopal School. She did everything from performing in plays, to competing in forensic tournaments, volunteering with abused children, running track, even cheerleading. After graduating from high school, it was off to Chicago where she obtained her BFA in Acting from the Theatre School at DePaul University. Education was a priority, and though it was a break from her already established career, she finds her training to be invaluable. Monique currently resides in Los Angeles where she has accrued an extensive resume in a short time. She has guest starred on shows such as Malcolm in the Middle, Strong Medicine, 10-8 (playing the daughter of Ernie Hudson and Vanessa Bell Calloway) and Veronica Mars. She ALSO recurred on Gilmore Girls and Boston Public. Currently she can be seen Mary Margret on The Suite Life of Zack and Cody and on The Disney Channel Summer Games. In 2005, Monique had the honor of working opposite one of her heroes-the legendary James Earl Jones, in a Hallmark Movie The Reading Room. She received a 2006 Camie Award for her portrayal of the role Leesha, and represented the film at the NAACP Image Awards. It has been stated by many that it takes a long time to become an overnight sensation and Monique Coleman is an example of just that. Pursuing and dedicating herself toward her dream for well over ten years, the young actress is on her way thanks to the success of the Disney Channel’s original movie High School Musical which helped to put her on the map. Since the movie's debut in January, she has appeared on such shows as The Today Show, Goodmorning America, CNN Showbiz Tonight and TRL. She is one of Teen People's 25 hottest stars under 25, and has been featured in Bop, Popstar, Tigerbeat, Cosmogirl,Word Up,Teen Vogue, The New York Times and Newsweek as well as international publications. Monique has signed on as Taylor in the much anticipated sequel to High School Musical, which will go into production in 2007. Life is exciting for this very special busy young actress, proving that dedication and hard work pays off. A dream of Monique’s is to become a source of inspiration and encouragement to young people and to always creating value no matter what, looks like that dream is coming true too.

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jjthejumboplane

this pic is cute

posted 5 days ago
EMY50CENT

Hiya Monique Coleman!it is a thing of joy to me ever i watch any movie that u are in,why? because u not only educate ur peer group but also uplift the blacks in the state. am really happy for that. And also will like to have ur contact for a reason i think u already know right infor.u just keep doing ur thing and grow vast in all u do we the blacks are happy and will one day invite u to texas for a party jope u like it have fun and wonderful evenining bye hope to get ur reply!!!!!!!!!!

posted 8 days ago
lg12lg

hey everyone,

Monique Coleman will be at an awesome party in Hollywood on Saturday night, August 2nd... and fans like us can be there too!!

DoSomething.org has teamed up with The Teen Choice Awards to host the sweetest party in town. Inches from the red carpet and joined by a host of celebrities, this is a party not to be missed. Featuring performances by Jesse McCartney and America’s Best Dance Crews at swanky nightclub Level 3, this will be the most wanted ticket in town. Celebrity attendees include the casts of The Hills, Gossip Girl, Friday Night Lights, Greek, Heroes, High School Musical (including Monique Coleman and Ashley Tisdale), and many more! Order your advanced tickets at http://www.dosomething.org/awards and learn more.

posted 17 days ago
aizy2016

Hi Monique!! U r SO cool and an AWESOME role model for girls and maybe boys. I really would like it if u would add me to ur list. Some day i hope to be as cool as u. And im not just saying this. Well i guess i'll c u later! Cya!

posted 44 days ago
Aurista

well, i'm sebastian torres and i don't speak english, because i from chile, i speak spanish, and i want to know, look my msn (if you want) is sebamaster_3@hotmail.com,then we contacted by mail, good bye, (if you can, add my to yor friend), now good bye

posted 62 days ago
JarryBatty

HEY CAN U ADD ME AS A FRIEND?

posted 84 days ago
gatorb813

Hey whats up ur great actor cantwait til hsm3!!!

posted 104 days ago
reba1fan

Hi. My name is Jessie. And I LOVE U! And ur high school musical show's. And I can't wait 4 the 3rd 1 2 come out!

posted 107 days ago
imNabyz

Monique coleman ROCKS!!! and i have a friend looks like her..but in her teens..!! hahax

posted 107 days ago
christinakimble16

hey girl love u in high school musical could u please add me thanks
christina

posted 108 days ago