Anjelah Johnson husband Manwell Reyes is a singer from Group 1 Crew musical band. Anjelah is pregnant and expecting their first baby this year.
Actress Anjelah became a cheerleader for Pop Warner at the young age of eight.
The 40-year-old moved to Los Angeles in 2005 to pursue a career in comedy and took improv classes. She became a star in no time when she joined the cast of a sketch comedy show on MADtv as a featured performer.
Johnson also performs stand-up comedies. She created a YouTube channel under @AnjelahJohnson in June 2010 and began to upload her comedy sketches. The channel has gained over 329K subscribers and her videos have crossed over 33 million views.
The Californian is a multi-talented person trained in hip-hop and break dancing. She made her on-screen debut in 2006 with the TV series Love, Inc. The actress made a breakthrough with her role as Julie in the 2009 film Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel.
The comedian is married to her partner Manwell Reyes for over a decade now. The couple is about to enter into parenthood for the first time.
Manwell Reyes Is The Frontman For Group 1 Crew
Anjelah Johnson husband Manwell Reyes is the former vocalist of the hip-hop band Group 1 Crew. Reyes currently serves as the CEO of Manwell Reyes Media.
Jose “Manwell” Reyes was born in Frankfurt, Germany. He moved to Los Angeles to pursue his career in music. Manwell was among the founding members of the Christian hip-hop band, Group 1 Crew.
Manwell served as the lead vocalist and rapper in the music band from 2003 to 2017. The music band based in Orlando, Florida, made its debut with the song Can’t Go On in 2007.
The first EP of the band titled, I have a dream, came out in 2006. The album Outta Spaxxe Love released in September 2010 has proved to be the most mainstream effort of the music band.
Reyes served as the CEO of Group 1 Crew for over 18 years until its disbandment in 2021. After parting ways with the band, he founded a company called Manwell Reyes Media in 2021.
The company is based in Los Angeles County, California. He also serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Media company.
Reyes Hosts A Podcast Show
Reyes currently works as a podcast host of the show named Nights At The Round Table. The podcast officially began airing on April 26, 2019.
In the podcast, he invites guests and talks about life, love, religion, and the deconstruction of them all. These podcasts are available on his YouTube channel for listeners.
The first season of the podcast show was designed into 17 episodes. The final episode of season 1 was released on September 28, 2019. The success of the podcast has spawned ten seasons with a total of 126 episodes.
Nights At The Round Table podcast show is available on iTunes and Deezer for listening. You can also find these episodes on YouTube. Reyers has created a YouTube page under @ManwellReyesMedia which has gained over 68K subscribers.
The Frankfurt-born attended University High School and later enrolled at Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida, for higher studies. There, he studied Communications with a major in Communication and Media Studies and graduated in 2003.
You can find Reyes on Instagram under @manwelleyes with a massive following of 60.7K. He shares a lot of information about his podcasts and personal life on his profile.
Anjelah Johnson And Manwell Reyes Wedding In 2011
Anjelah Johnson married her partner Manwell Reyes on June 11, 2011. The wedding ceremony was organized at Half Moon Bay.
The Reyes couple celebrated their 11th wedding anniversary in 2022. Anjelah shared a compilation video of many wonderful memories of the couple via her Instagram on June 12.
The marriage ceremony of Anjelah and Manwell took place at Half Moon Bay, a city situated on the Californian coast of San Franciso. The Coastside is a host to many great events and special occasions.
The Neighbor actress was 29 when she tied the knot with her partner in 2011. She is about to become a mother after 11 years in her marriage.
Anjelah Johnson Speaks About Her Pregnancy Journey
Anjelah Johnson announced her pregnancy on December 29, 2022. Johnson revealed the news via her YouTube vlog.
Anjelah Johnson is pregnant for the first time and she has already entered her forties. She is going to be a mother a few years after she said she didn’t want to have a child.
She Shared Not Wanting To Have Children Previously
The comedian has stated multiple times that she doesn’t want to have kids on her stand-up shows and YouTube videos.
The Opening Act actress and her partner uploaded a YouTube video titled Are We Having A Baby? in 2019, addressing the matter of pregnancy. Johnson clearly said that she would be so depressed if she ever got pregnant. She further added that she has not planned on having kids.
However, the tide has turned for the Reyes couple as Anjelah announced her pregnancy on December 29, 2022. She sent a shock wave across the media after the revelation. Her family and friends were totally caught off guard by her announcement.
Her Journey On Coping With Pregnancy
The Life & Beth actress is trying to spend time with friends and family as much as possible before the baby arrives. In her recent post, she shared that she is trying to get as many date nights as possible with Manwell.
Likewise, the 40-year-old is enjoying time with her girlfriends, She went out for a girls’ night with Mattie Leah Smith and went to see the Lion King musical in LA.
Speaking to the news media the Superstore actress said that the first trimester of pregnancy was a rough experience for her but she is gradually getting used to it. She admitted that it was a little too late to be a mother because she is already 40.
Furthermore, the comedian shared her realization that motherhood is expensive. A lot of things have changed for the Reyes couple as they relocated to Nashville from California.
Father-to-be Manwell shared also shared his feelings regarding impending fatherhood via Facebook on January 8, 2023. He said that there are two sides to him since the revelation that he was going to be a father. One is nervous and serious while the other one is extremely excited and ready for the challenge.
He further added that like every other thing in life, self-doubt has a way of stealing your joy, but it’s up to us to determine the mindset with which we approach life. This is gonna be a wild ride but I’m so here for it. I’m about to kill this dad game.
More About Anjelah Johnson Family
Anjelah Johnson family includes her parents Mitchell Johnson and Susie Zager and her three siblings. Anjelah is the second child in the Johnson household.
The MadTV actress is one of four children of her parents. She grew up in a large extended family in San Jose, California, and still shares a close tie with them.
The Johnsons siblings have created a separate Instagram page under #Kardexicans where they share rare photos from their childhood and other family memories.
Father Mitchell Johnson
Anjelah Johnson father Mitchell Johnson is a white-collar worker. Mitchell celebrates his birthday in December every year.
The 71-year-old is a family man who is dedicated to the happiness of his family and children. Anjelah wished her dad his 70th birthday on December 15, 2021.
Furthermore, the standup comedian wished Mitchell Father’s Day in 2022 and shared some memories via her Instagram on June 20.
Mother Susie Zagar
Anjelah Johnson mother Susie Zagar is a housemaker. Susie is a proud mother of four kids.
Susie celebrated her 60th birthday in 2019. Anjelah wished her mother a happy birthday via Instagram on June 11.
For the celebration, the family went around the room and everyone said what they loved about the woman. Johnson added that the common thread about her mother is that she makes everyone feel welcomed and accepted.
Sister Veronica Johnson
Anjelah Johnson sister Veronica Johnson is the first child in the Johnson family. Veronica celebrates her birthday in August.
Veronica is the older sister of Anjelha, Kennie, and Sonny. She is happily married and is a mother.
Anjelah wished her sister happy birthday via Instagram on August 12, 2014. The actress wrote that she has watched and learned a lot from her for so long.
You can follow Veronica Johnson Lemon on Instagram under @vjohnson24.
Brother Kennie Johnson
Anjelah Johnson brother Kennie Johnson is a hairstylist and a beauty expert. Kennie is trained in Balayage, haircut, hair coloring, and Brazilian Blowout.
Kennie celebrates his birthday in June every year. Anjelah wished Kennie a happy birthday via her Instagram on June 17, 2022. She wrote that he has the most generous heart and loves to give gifts to make people happy. She further added that her brother is the funniest one in the family and brings joy to so many.
You can find Kennie on Instagram under @hairbykenniejohnson with a massive number of followers exceeding 6.6K.
Brother Sonny Johnson
Anjelah Johnson little brother Sonny Johnson is an artist and storyteller. Sonny is nicknamed Sonny the Little Bear.
Anjelah wished Sonny on his birthday via Instagram on February 9, 2023. She wrote that her talented brother does music, photography, graphic design, road trips, and fun uncle stuff.
The Johnson sibling is active on Instagram under @ositobangs.