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Monique ColemanAmerican actress
Date of Birth: 13.11.1980
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Biography of Monica Coleman
- Early Acting Career
- Early Projects and Education
- Television and Film Career
- Other Endeavors and Philanthropy
- Personal Life
Biography of Monica Coleman
Monica Coleman is an American actress, dancer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. She is best known for her supporting roles, including Taylor McKessie in 'High School Musical' and Mary Margaret in 'The Suite Life of Zack and Cody'. Adrienne Monique Coleman was born in 1980 in Orangeburg, South Carolina.
Early Acting Career
Monica's acting career began at a young age, performing in theater productions. She appeared in multiple plays at Workshop Theatre School of Dramatic Arts. Her talent caught the attention of casting directors in the Southeast region, and she auditioned for various roles in both film and radio. Monica landed several significant roles in movies, with her breakthrough being the short film 'Mother of the River', which received recognition at multiple film festivals. Two years later, she starred in the family film 'The Ditchdigger's Daughters' and earned a nomination for the Young Artists Award in Hollywood.
Early Projects and Education
Even during high school, Monica displayed her creativity by writing scripts, directing, and launching her own film projects. One of her early projects was 'Voices from Within'. She also participated in Chicago theater productions such as 'Noises Off', 'Polaroid Stories', 'The Real Thing', and 'The Colored Museum'. After graduating from high school, Monica attended The Theatre School at DePaul University in Chicago.
Television and Film Career
In the 2000s, Monica appeared in a wide range of television series, including 'Malcolm in the Middle', 'Strong Medicine', 'Gilmore Girls', 'Boston Public', and 'Veronica Mars'. However, her greatest success came with the role of Mary Margaret in the series 'The Suite Life of Zack and Cody'. In 2005, Monica appeared in the television drama 'The Reading Room', followed by her breakout role in the musical family comedy 'High School Musical' in 2006, where she portrayed Taylor McKessie.
Other Endeavors and Philanthropy
In addition to her acting career, Monica has made appearances on popular shows such as 'Dancing with the Stars' and has been featured on programs like 'The Today Show', 'Good Morning America', and 'CNN Showbiz Tonight'. In 2010, she launched her own online talk show called 'Gimme Mo'. Monica is also known for her philanthropic work, including her involvement in 'Do Something U', an educational resource for young activists.
Personal Life
Monica Coleman is married, and her wedding took place in Koh Samui, Thailand, on Valentine's Day in 2012.
