Stephanie Charles

Stephanie Charles (born May 24, 1979) is an American actress.

Stephanie Charles
Born (1979-05-24) May 24, 1979
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S
Years active1997–present

Charles was born in Boston, Massachusetts to Haitian parents. She speaks both English and Haitian Creole.[1] She moved to Los Angeles when she was 7 years old and later began acting. She appeared in sitcom include Smart Guy, Sister, Sister, and had a recurring role on The Parent 'Hood. Charles later left acting and formed an R&B girl group called MRZ, they were signed to the Universal/Motown label and worked in New York. Then the group broke up, she returned to Los Angeles and began acting again, appearing in film and television.[1][2]

In 2018, Charles starred in the Oprah Winfrey Network sitcom The Paynes produced by Tyler Perry, playing the role of Nyla Payne.[3][4] The series was canceled after one season of 38 episodes. Perry later cast her in his BET+ soap opera Ruthless.[5][6]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1997 City Guys Cheerleader Episode: "The Package"
1998 Smart Guy Stacie Episode: "My Two Dads" and "Goodbye, Mr. Chimps"
1999 Sister, Sister Holly Episode: "Mixed Doubles"
1997-1999 The Parent 'Hood Jamie Recurring role, 5 episodes
2006 ER Nicole Episode: "Tell Me No Secrets..."
2008 Bones Kamaria Manning Episode: "Player Under Pressure"
2014 Instant Mom Jenny Episode: "48 Hours"
2014 NCIS Coast Guard Petty Officer Patricia Felton Episode: "The San Dominick"
2015 Bound to Vengeance Nina
2015 Reggie Gaskins' Urban Love Story Allison
2015 Wingman Inc. Angela
2015 Avouterie Lola
2016 Hometown Hero Michelle Television film
2018 The Paynes Nyla Payne Series regular, 38 episodes
2019 Killing Your Daughter Allie
2019 Like Blood Flynn
2019 Gaslit Mary Cooper
2020–present Ruthless Sarah Series regular
2020 Keep the Faith Trina

References
  1. "The Paynes Cast".
  2. "5 Things to Know About The Paynes' Stephanie Charles". E! Online. February 9, 2018.
  3. Bonman, Naomi K. "Exclusive Interview: Actress Stephanie Charles Chats on Tyler Perry's 'The Paynes'".
  4. MaGee, Ny (April 5, 2018). "Stephanie Charles Talks Playing an Abused Woman on Tyler Perry's 'The Paynes'".
  5. Bell, BreAnna (November 7, 2019). "Tyler Perry Sets Two New Original Series at BET Plus (EXCLUSIVE)".
  6. Petski, Denise (February 21, 2020). "'Tyler Perry's Ruthless' Gets Premiere Date On BET+".


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