Valerie Brandy is a multifaceted American artist, boasting an impressive repertoire as an actress, director, and screenwriter. Her most notable roles include her recurring character, Trixie, in the FX series Justified, as well as her captivating performance as Lola in the feature film Lola's Last Letter, which she also penned and directed.
Trixie, a complex and intriguing character, was a drug addict and informant for the formidable villain, Limehouse, in season 3 of Justified. Her character's story arc was deeply rooted in her family's connection to Noble's Holler, where her mother had taken refuge. Unfortunately, Trixie's storyline came to a tragic end when she was shot by Tanner Dodd.
Brandy's extensive television and film credits also include appearances on Lie to Me and various independent films. Her writing skills have earned recognition, as her original feature screenplay, Dying with Daisy, was a quarter-finalist in the prestigious Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting, administered by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
In 2015, Brandy made her directorial debut with the independent feature film Lola's Last Letter, in which she also starred and co-starred alongside Annamarie Kenoyer and Travis Quentin Young. The movie premiered at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood as a Competition Feature at Dances with Films Festival in 2016, receiving widespread critical acclaim, including a five-star review from the Examiner.
Valerie Brandy's exceptional performance as Lola earned her a nomination for Best Principal Actress Award from the Los Angeles Film Review, with critics praising her directorial abilities and acting prowess. Jason Coleman of Starpulse lauded the film as "an original and at times heartbreaking drama" and praised Brandy's portrayal of Lola as "breathtakingly real and raw," stating that her work was "utterly unforgettable."
