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Brandy Rayana Norwood, known professionally by her mononym Brandy, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. Born into a musical family in McComb, Mississippi and raised in Carson, California, she began her career as a child and performed as a backing vocalist for teen groups. In 1993, Norwood signed with Atlantic Records. The following year, she released her self-titled debut album, which was certified quadruple Platinum in the US, selling six million copies worldwide. Norwood starred in the UPN sitcom Moesha as the title character, which lasted six seasons and resulted in numerous other roles. She resumed her music career in 1998 with the wildly successful duet with fellow R&B contemporary Monica, "The Boy Is Mine", which went on to become the best selling female duet of all time, and one of the longest running number one singles in history. Her second album, Never Say Never, sold 16 million copies worldwide, featured two number one singles, and earned Norwood her first Grammy Award. This launched her into international stardom, with films, endorsements, sold out concert tours, and her own line of Barbie dolls.
Birth Name
Brandy Rayana Norwood
Born
Sunday, 11 February 1979
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Actress Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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Descendants: The Rise of Red | Cinderella | 2024 |
The 66th Annual Grammy Awards | Self - Performer | 2024 |
Best. Christmas. Ever! | Jackie Jennings | 2023 |
Cinderella: The Reunion | Self | 2022 |
Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers | Self - Singer | 2022 |
The Curse of Von Dutch: A Brand to Die For | Self - Singer & Actress | 2021 |
Queens | Naomi 'Xplicit Lyrics' | 2021 |
Disney Princess Remixed - An Ultimate Princess Celebration | Self | 2021 |
History of the Sitcom | Mosesha Denise Mitchell | 2021 |
Whitney Houston & Bobbi Kristina: Didn't We Almost Have It All | Self / Self (archive footage) | 2021 |
Actress Filmography
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Producer Filmography
Title | Year |
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Zoe Ever After | 2016 |
Brandy & Ray J: A Family Business | 2010 |
Double Platinum | 1999 |
Moesha | 1996 |