Chandra Currelley-Young
Biography: Chandra Currelley-Young is an American actress and singer. Currelley has done extensive work with director and writer Tyler Perry, and has played many roles in his various productions and several stage plays. She was a member of the SOS Band from the late 1980s up until 1992, when Chandra left the band to pursue a career in acting and theater.[2] Because of her background in theater, Currelley-Young was selected by Debbie Allen to be the featured soloist in her production "Soul Possessed" which debuted at the Alliance Theater in Atlanta, GA. She was asked to perform in the 1995 Apollo Revival of The Wiz as Evillene The Wicked Witch of The West and was then selectively chosen to act in David Petrarca's hit production, Dinah Was, the story of singer Dinah Washington. She established her acting career by appearing in Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family and many other of his productions.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: August 30, 1961
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Tyler Perry's Madea Gets A Job - The Play
2012-03-15
Tyler Perry's Madea Gets A Job - The Play
Overview: Tyler Perry's new musical stage play starring the infamous Mabel Simmons or "Madea" as her fans know her. When a judge orders Madea to do 20 hours of community service at a local retirement home the residents and staff are not ready for Madea's brand of "the truth", but all is well that ends well when Madea helps the residence of Easy Rest Retirement Home realize the importance of family, love and forgiveness.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-03-15
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Tyler Perry's A Madea Christmas - The Play
2011-11-22
Tyler Perry's A Madea Christmas - The Play
Overview: When a family meets for Christmas at their posh Cape Cod estate, family arguments and secrets cause a stir. It takes a real down-to-earth family - like Aunt Bam and the almighty Madea - to save this holiday.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-11-22
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Diary of a Mad Black Woman
2005-02-25
Diary of a Mad Black Woman
Overview: Charles, an attorney, and Helen, his devoted wife, seem to have everything – money, a beautiful mansion – the American Dream. However, as Helen prepares to celebrate their 18th wedding anniversary, her life takes an unexpected twist when she comes home to find her clothes packed up in a U-Haul van parked in the driveway. Charles is divorcing her and kicks her out. Helen moves in with her grandmother Madea, an old woman who doesn't take any lip from anyone. Madea helps Helen through these tough times by showing her what is really important in life. Helen is forced to rediscover love, life, and religion in her pursuit for happiness.
Genres: Drama Romance Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-02-25
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A Madea Family Funeral
2019-03-01
A Madea Family Funeral
Overview: A joyous family reunion becomes a hilarious nightmare as Madea and the crew travel to backwoods Georgia, where they find themselves unexpectedly planning a funeral that might unveil unpleasant family secrets.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-03-01
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Making Moves
2017-08-17
Making Moves
Overview: Making Moves that risks everything over comfort and stability.
Genres: Action Thriller Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-08-17
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Tyler Perry's What's Done In The Dark - The Play
2008-02-12
Tyler Perry's What's Done In The Dark - The Play
Overview: Stage and screen multi-hyphenate Tyler Perry returns to the helm for this lively tale of emergency room bedlam that finds a group of doctors, nurses, and patients desperately struggling to keep their secrets in the dark. Unfortunately for this crew, these things always find a way of coming to light.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-02-12
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Madea's Big Happy Family
2011-04-22
Madea's Big Happy Family
Overview: When Shirley, Madea's niece, receives distressing news about her health, the only thing she wants is her family gathered around her. However, Shirley's three adult children are too preoccupied with their own troubled lives to pay attention to their mother. It is up to Madea, with the help of rowdy Aunt Bam, to bring the clan together and help Shirley deal with her crisis.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-04-22
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Madea's Class Reunion - The Play
2003-09-13
Madea's Class Reunion - The Play
Overview: When Madea shows up for her 50th class reunion, you know it’s going to be a whopper! Between the belly laughs and the soulful songs are life lessons. Thanks to Madea’s wisdom, the message is clear: Learn to forgive and begin with yourself.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-09-13
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Laugh to Keep from Crying
2011-08-30
Laugh to Keep from Crying
Overview: The story line is based on life’s struggles in the inner city. How does one understand and protect young people; how do you manage to keep a roof over your head when you lose your job; how do you separate true love from a deceiver? A family that receives redemption and a neighborhood that comes together with hope, love and respect are demonstrated. As all of Mr. Perry’s stage productions have been in the past, this entertaining experience is full of great laughter, high quality singing and you certainly will leave the theatre full of encouragement. As they say during difficult times, you have to "Laugh To Keep From Crying"!
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-08-30
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Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family - The Play
2010-11-23
Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family - The Play
Overview: Shirley has important news for her family, but she has five grown children with different lifestyles and finds it difficult to get them and the kids all together. So in steps Madea, the Matriarch General, to put the family's life in perspective with a hilarious twist on financial difficulties, drugs and, most important, family secrets. The next generation has a lot to learn. In her own way, Madea expresses how deliverance won't change you to be someone else, but will allow you to be who you really are.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-11-23
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A Dark Way Out
2023-08-17
A Dark Way Out
Overview: When a self-centered petty thief gets wind that a lavish home will be vacant for the weekend, he decides to take advantage. After breaking in and filling his bag with loot, he realizes the house he's robbing is already being robbed.
Genres: Mystery Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-08-17
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