Monique Alexander Young - Brightlocal News
After numerous stand-up performances, she took a leap forward with one of the starring roles in the parkers (1999). Mo'nique was critically acclaimed for her performance in the film precious (2009), for which she won the academy award for best supporting actress, becoming the fourth african-american woman to win … Mo'nique received a standing ovation when she stepped on stage for the first time in her hometown of baltimore, maryland, giving her confidence to pursue a career as a stand-up comedian.
