Stephanie Charles
Stephanie Charles (born May 24, 1979) is an American actress.
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Born | Boston, Massachusetts, U.S | May 24, 1979
Years active | 1997–present |
Charles was born in Boston, Massachusetts to Haitian parents. She speaks both English and Haitian Creole.[1] She moved to Los Angeles when she was 7 years old and later began acting. She appeared in sitcom include Smart Guy, Sister, Sister, and had a recurring role on The Parent 'Hood. Charles later left acting and formed an R&B girl group called MRZ, they were signed to the Universal/Motown label and worked in New York. Then the group broke up, she returned to Los Angeles and began acting again, appearing in film and television.[1][2]
In 2018, Charles starred in the Oprah Winfrey Network sitcom The Paynes produced by Tyler Perry, playing the role of Nyla.[3][4] The series was canceled after one season of 38 episodes. Perry later cast her in his BET+ soap opera Ruthless.[5][6]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1997 | City Guys | Cheerleader | Episode: "The Package" |
1998 | Smart Guy | Stacie | Episode: "My Two Dads" and "Goodbye, Mr. Chimps" |
1999 | Sister, Sister | Holly | Episode: "Mixed Doubles" |
1997-1999 | The Parent 'Hood | Jamie | Recurring role, 5 episodes |
2006 | ER | Nicole | Episode: "Tell Me No Secrets..." |
2008 | Bones | Kamaria Manning | Episode: "Player Under Pressure" |
2014 | Instant Mom | Jenny | Episode: "48 Hours" |
2014 | NCIS | Coast Guard Petty Officer Patricia Felton | Episode: "The San Dominick" |
2015 | Bound to Vengeance | Nina | |
2015 | Reggie Gaskins' Urban Love Story | Allison | |
2015 | Wingman Inc. | Angela | |
2015 | Avouterie | Lola | |
2016 | Hometown Hero | Michelle | Television film |
2018 | The Paynes | Nyla Payne | Series regular, 38 episodes |
2019 | Killing Your Daughter | Allie | |
2019 | Like Blood | Flynn | |
2019 | Gaslit | Mary Cooper | |
2020–present | Ruthless | Sarah | Series regular |
2020 | Keep the Faith | Trina |
References
- "The Paynes Cast".
- "5 Things to Know About The Paynes' Stephanie Charles". E! Online. February 9, 2018.
- Bonman, Naomi K. "Exclusive Interview: Actress Stephanie Charles Chats on Tyler Perry's 'The Paynes'".
- MaGee, Ny (April 5, 2018). "Stephanie Charles Talks Playing an Abused Woman on Tyler Perry's 'The Paynes'".
- Bell, BreAnna (November 7, 2019). "Tyler Perry Sets Two New Original Series at BET Plus (EXCLUSIVE)".
- Petski, Denise (February 21, 2020). "'Tyler Perry's Ruthless' Gets Premiere Date On BET+".