Today we’d like to introduce you to Angelique Bates. Them and their team share their story with us below:
Angelique Bates, a California native from Haitian/Bahamian/Indigenous American descent, graduated from high school at the age of fifteen. She attended college at the age of 15 and majored in Cinematography and ran track. She was coached by Olympian and legend Tommie Smith. She later received a certificate in engineering and production. Later she considered leaving the entertainment industry and started the process to become a Sheriff Deputy.
This beyond talented woman is a veteran when it comes to the entertainment industry. Angelique, who is a member of SAG, AFTRA, and ASCAP, has been in show business since the tender age of nine months in front of and behind the scenes. You may remember her from the #1 hit television show “All That” on Nickelodeon as one of the original cast members for 2 Seasons. She has a worldwide fanbase that is of all ages.
Angelique signed her first record deal on Expat Records and also had song placements on So So Def and Slip-N-Side UK mixtapes. She was recently awarded a Youtube plaque for over 200,000 views for an international single she is featured on for children and has another plaque on its way from another project. She was the National Celebrity Spokesperson for Domestic Violence, Rape, & Child Abuse survivors for SO4DV. Angelique previously and currently works hands-on with My Friends House, Hashtag Lunchbag (LA and ATL), Habitat For Humanity (LA and ATL), St. Baldrick’s, Children’s Hospital, Feed The Children, and Union Rescue Mission in (LA), to name a few. She also participates in a lot of events that support our brave troops and mental health.
Angelique returned to the screen for iconic appearances in Michael Jackson and Justin Timberlake’s “Love Never Felt So Good”, Comedy Central’s “Eric & Tim’s Awesome Show, “35 and Ticking” starring Kevin Hart, Mike Epps, Meagan Good, Tamala Jones, & an All-Star cast. She was the lead in the film “Bitter” and starred in “Puzzled” which could be seen playing in various film festivals. Angelique appeared in the sitcom “The Assist” starring Paris Phillips, Tami Roman, & Nick Young on Amazon Prime and Tami Roman’s “Bonnet Chronicles” on Tidal. This year she will also be making appearances in upcoming projects including being a cast member on the upcoming show “Child Star Reboot” with other well-known child stars as well. Angelique is also the creator and producer of “The Evening Showdown” podcast that was on the airwaves for almost seven years and even premiered on CBS Radio. Due to fan requests, it is being relaunched this year. Angelique is also a business partner in a Public Relations firm. She has a few other business ventures that will be announced soon.
At age sixteen, Angelique was mentored by Damon Wayans & Dave Chappelle and performed her first paid professional stand-up performance at the Laugh Factory. It was hosted by Jay Mohr and covered by Entertainment Tonight. Angelique was presented a plaque by The Laugh Factory for her completion. She later went on to write and produce a pilot in which Eric Benet made a guest appearance and a television show that last for two seasons. Angelique Bates is beyond a triple threat. This woman is simply extraordinary. She is a Mother, Super Hero, an Actress, Recording Artist, Comedian, Producer, Published Print Model, Dancer, Motivational Speaker, Acting Coach, and Life Coach. With strong faith, there is nothing that Angelique can not accomplish when she sets her mind to it.
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey have been a fairly smooth road?
No, it has not been a smooth road. Due to Nickelodeon attempting to blackball me in a cover-up of child abuse that occurred from my guardian and CPS coming while being employed, getting solid work became difficult due to the several rumors that were circulating. There were betrayals from some in the industry and outside of the industry as well. It wasn’t until social media came into play that I began to speak my truth because so many of my supporters wanted to know why I was the first one to “leave”. I even had a scare of almost becoming homeless. Along with previous health battles, I have overcome being raped at the age of 16 and the police victim shaming, alcoholism, and domestic violence. I also attempted suicide in which my best friend saved my life after swallowing a whole bottle of pills. I even later experienced a near-death experience from which I had to be hospitalized and recovered.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I am especially proud of my children and overcoming my traumas.
What sets me apart from others is not letting evil-spirited people destroy my strong faith and genuine heart.
We’d be interested to hear your thoughts on luck and what role, if any, you feel it’s played for you?
There is no such thing as good luck or bad luck. But there is such a thing as Karma which we all have, good and bad. If you put out positivity, positive things will come back. If you put out negativity, negative things will come back. No matter how small or little the action. Every action, good or bad, has consequences. A lot of us do not pay attention to signs, our intuition/inner voice, God, guides, etc and do not learn our lessons. So therefore we have to keep repeating no matter how difficult until we finally learn them and move on. A lot of us do not know how to let things go that we clearly should and self-inflict chaos in our own lives. A lot of us stay in situations longer than we should or should never have entered. We entertain people and things longer than we should or should never have entertained in the first place. Some of us have and/or still do give our energy to people and things that do not serve our higher self which completes imbalance and delays in our lives. Some that are aware even think they can avoid karma or re-write it. That’s impossible. Like I said we all have good and bad karma and any and everything you do and say will have consequences. And the quicker you learn whatever your lesson is, the quicker you can live out your life’s journey. One thing that contributes to failure of the above is we refuse to let our ego die. My FAITH, prayers, family, tribe, and understanding of life is what has helped me get through life and business. I now only concern myself with or give my energy to things that are within my control. And I no longer let anyone reflect their opinions, self-hate, insecurities, and trauma onto me and attempt to dim my light because they haven’t healed or refuse to heal. Hurt people hurt people. And no weapon formed against me will ever prosper.
Contact Info:
- Email: pr@meltingpotmgmt.com
- Website: www.angeliquebates.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/angeliquebates
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/officialangeliquebates
- Twitter: www.twitter.com/angeliquebates
- Youtube: www.youtube.com/angeliquebates
- SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/angeliquebates
Image Credits:
Pink Top and Yellow Jacket: Robin Emtage Black Dress and Haiti Jacket: Motionn Crew The Other 2 Images: Melting Pot Mgmt (In-House Photography), Wardrobe: Haiti Varsity Jacket: Caribbean Apparel Tupac Sweatshirt: Cross Colours Eye Of Horus Crop Hoodie: The Teddy Blaze Luxury Brand
