Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, a renowned stand-up comedian, boasts an impressive career with six comedy specials streaming on various platforms and consistently selling out theaters worldwide. Her most recent special, Say I Won't, premiered on YouTube in May 2023, garnering over 7.1 million views and counting.
Born and raised in San Jose, California, Anjelah hails from a multicultural background, being of Mexican and Native American descent. Throughout her career, she has made notable guest appearances on popular television shows such as Life & Beth, Superstore, The Shield, Ugly Betty, and Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Anjelah's film credits include memorable roles in Enough Said, Our Family Wedding, and Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel. In March 2022, she published her first memoir, Who Do I Think I Am?: Stories of Chola Wishes and Caviar Dreams, offering a glimpse into her life and experiences.
Recently, Anjelah joined the cast of Amazon Prime's feature film, Candy Cane Lane, alongside Eddie Murphy and Tracee Ellis Ross. In February 2024, she reprised her role in the second season of the Hulu original series, Life & Beth, and hosted the 8-episode Tubi original series, My Crazy Quince, which premiered in May 2024.
In addition to her busy schedule, Anjelah has launched a new comedy and mental health podcast, Funjelah, where she and her guests share their gratitudes and delve into the impact those gratitudes have on their lives. Anjelah is set to embark on the first leg of her global "The Family Reunion" stand-up comedy tour, which will span over 100 shows across major theaters worldwide in 2025-2026.
