Chandra Currelley-Young

Chandra Currelley-Young

Born: August 30, 1961
in Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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.

Movies for Chandra Currelley-Young...

Title: Tyler Perry's Bruh
Character: Alice
Released: May 7, 2020
Type: TV
This dramedy follows four longtime friends as they navigate life and relationships through the strength of their brother-like bond. In a society where relationships between men of color are often misjudged and misrepresented, the series embraces male vulnerability versus hypermasculinity.
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A Madea Family Funeral
Title: A Madea Family Funeral
Character: Miss V
Released: March 1, 2019
Type: Movie
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.
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Making Moves
Title: Making Moves
Character: Mom (as Chandra Currelley)
Released: August 17, 2017
Type: Movie
Making Moves that risks everything over comfort and stability.
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Tyler Perry's Madea Gets A Job - The Play
Title: Tyler Perry's Madea Gets A Job - The Play
Character: Barbara
Released: March 15, 2012
Type: Movie
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.
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Title: Tyler Perry’s For Better or Worse
Character: Miss V
Released: November 25, 2011
Type: TV
Featuring expanded themes and characters introduced in writer-director-producer Tyler Perry's "Why Did I Get Married?" movies, this adult-oriented sitcom focuses on three couples at various stages of their relationships. It centers on successful beauty salon owner Angela and her longtime husband, Marcus, a former pro football player who produces and anchors a highly rated sports TV show. His business partners are Richard and Joseph, but it's a tangled relationship in that Richard has dated -- and later marries, then divorces -- Keisha, Marcus' ex-girlfriend and the mother of his teenage daughter. And if that isn't awkward enough, Joseph's sometime-girlfriend, Leslie, is Angela's best friend. It all adds up to a potent mix of business and pleasure... for better or worse.
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Title: For Better or Worse
Character: Ms. V.
Released: November 25, 2011
Type: TV
Follow the the ups-and-downs of Angela Williams, the owner of a successful beauty salon, and her husband of 13 years, Marcus, a former professional football player who has recently partnered with Richard Ellington and Joseph Jetson on a new sports news program called "C-Sports Now."
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Tyler Perry's A Madea Christmas - The Play
Title: Tyler Perry's A Madea Christmas - The Play
Character: Lillian
Released: November 22, 2011
Type: Movie
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.
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Laugh to Keep from Crying
Title: Laugh to Keep from Crying
Character: Belinda
Released: August 30, 2011
Type: Movie
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"!
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Madea's Big Happy Family
Title: Madea's Big Happy Family
Character: Sister Laura
Released: April 22, 2011
Type: Movie
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.
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Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family - The Play
Title: Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family - The Play
Character: Shirley
Released: November 23, 2010
Type: Movie
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.
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Tyler Perry's What's Done In The Dark - The Play
Title: Tyler Perry's What's Done In The Dark - The Play
Character: Brenda Rhodes
Released: February 12, 2008
Type: Movie
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.
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Diary of a Mad Black Woman
Title: Diary of a Mad Black Woman
Character: Chandra
Released: February 25, 2005
Type: Movie
Charles, an attorney, and Helen, his devoted wife, seemed 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 on her pursuit for happiness.
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Madea's Class Reunion - The Play
Title: Madea's Class Reunion - The Play
Character: Emma
Released: September 13, 2003
Type: Movie
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.