Monique Dupree Explained

Monique Dupree
Occupation:Actress, wrestler
Years Active:1984–present
Spouse:Anthony Saint Thomas

Monique Dupree (born December 10, 1974), nicknamed "Tha True Original GATA", is an American actress and wrestler.[1] As an actress, she is best known for her role as Emerald in Bachelor Party in the Bungalow of the Damned and as a shower girl in Return to Return to Nuke 'Em High AKA Volume 2. She is best known for her time as a manager for Tommy Dreamer's company, House of Hardcore. She has also made appearances on Impact Wrestling.

Personal life

Dupree was born in Newark, New Jersey. She is married to published author Anthony Saint Thomas and they have ten children together. Monique has been involved in many grassroots charities, but nothing has been more important than helping other children who have lost their way. She's raised dozens of other children, not including her own. Her brother is an actor Tony Todd.

Career

Dupree's worked as a model. In working with Troma Entertainment in films, she was the first African American "Tromette," and the first to be a Tromette four times. She appeared in magazines across including The Autograph Collector Magazine[2] and Primera Linea.[3] She also worked as a comic book model. In Gingerstein: Rise of the Undead, she played the character Edie Van Horne.[4]

Dupree is the lead singer of the musical team Negro Childe.[5]

Filmography

Film / Video

YearTitleRoleNotes
TBDNow That's LoveBellaAnnounced
TBDIllHope - The Radio DJFilming
2023The Beautiful OnesShea Benjamin
2021Witch TrialsKatFilming
2021Shark, You Son of a BitchFilming
2021The Mick and the TrickKatPost-Production
2020Bloody Hooker MassacreMelinda
2020Death CareBeatrice Jones
2020Good Girl LolaAlien Goddess
2020The Fright Before ChristmasMiss Cleo
2020Shakespeare Sh*tstormCaliban
2020RemnantsRemy
2020Killer Waves 2Aerial Finny
2019Tiny's October 31stProtesterShort Film
2019Sugah RushSugahShort Film, Additional credits as writer, executive producer
2019HeadstrongHerselfDocumentary
2017SicknessHope - The Radio DJ
2017Return to Plan 9SelfDocumentary
2017Skeleton Key 3 Part 2Posh
2017Return to Return to Nuke 'Em High AKA Volume 2Shower GirlBilled as Monique "The Original Gata" Dupree
2017RednecksPoor Wrestling Girl
2016Sex, Blood and Fairy TalesMeriyaBilled as Monique "Gata" Dupree
2015Shadowhunters: DevilspeakLaniaAdditional credits as producer, director
2015The Perfect LetterNatalie GataAdditional credit as costume designer
2015Caesar and Otto's Paranormal HalloweenFlexy
2015Almost MercyFeatured ExtraUncredited
2015Croatoan OriginsSallyAdditional credit as executive producer
2015Plan 9BeckyAdditional credit as associate producer as Monique "Gata" Dupree
2013Post Mortem, America 2021Rose
2013Dead Woman's HollowWaitress
2013Sheriff Tom vs. The ZombiesZombie Slayer
2012All Wifed OutPedestrianUncredited
2012Bloodbath in CreightonvilleChainsaw Melody
2012Little Big BoyJenny
2012No Strings 2: Playtime in HellPam
2012The Chainsaw Sally Show Season 2VictimBilled as Monique "Gata" Dupree
2011Skeleton Key 3: The Organ TrailPosh
2011Brooklyn Brothers Beat the Best
2011Hollywood Scream Queens IIISelfDocumentary
2011Hunting ChupacabraIke ChowShort Film, Additional credit as producer
2011The Trouble with BlissCustomerUncredited
2011The Fixer: The Power of BalanceMonique
2011Shadowhunters: LostLaniaShort Film
2010The Good PartsJenniferShort Film
20102 Guns, A Grenade & A Pizza GuySheilaShort Film
2010The Lovecraft Chronicles: DumasVampire BrideShort Film
2010Step Up 3DHip Hop Girl
2010The Horror Vault 3Missing GirlSegment: A Christmas Haunting
2010Satan Hates YouSuccubus
2010For Christ's SakeJackie Angel
2010Play DeadBlack MonaShort Film
2010SpiritPastor Sophia
2009Bikini Bloodbath ChristmasDungaree
2009Caged Lesbos A-Go-GoDemme
2009Handsome HarryBar Patron
2009Timo Rose's BeastMonique
2009CottonmouthThe Bloated GhostShort Film
2009Welcome to My Darkside!SelfDocumentary
2009Heavy Mental: A Rock-N-Roll Blood BathSelf / New Mrs. Delicious
2008Super Tromette Action Movie Go!Flasher Woman
2008Deadlands 2: TrappedN/AAssociate producer
2008Skeleton Key 2: 667 - Neighbor of the BeastPosh
2008ZombthologyBusty JoggerSegment: A Slight Case of Zombism
2008Bachelor Party in the Bungalow of the DamnedEmerald, The Demon Boobie Vampire
2007American GangsterClub DancerUncredited
2007One NightClub Goer
2007The TenStudentUncredited
2005Pot ZombiesHemophiliaUncredited
2000The ReplacementsFootball FanUncredited
1989Lean on MeStudentUncredited

Wrestling

YearTitleRoleNotes
2023NWR: Solar ChargeCommissioner
2023NWR: All Star GloryCommissionerResumed sole Commissioner duties as Mone't Dupree transitioned to color commentary
2023NWR: Cards on the TableCo-CommissionerContinued Co-Commissioner duties with Mone't Dupree
2023NWR: Rise of the VixensCo-CommissionerReunited w/ daughter Mone't Dupree as Co-Commissioners
2023NWR: Reign of the KaijuCommissioner
2023New Wrestling Revolution: Attack of the KaijuSpecial GuestRole expanded to Commissioner of New Wrestling Revolution
2019House of Hardcore 56ValetPart of the Double Duprees
2019House of Hardcore 55SelfAppeared at the Pre-show Meet & Greet
2019House of Hardcore 54ValetPart of the Double Duprees
2019House of Hardcore 53ValetPart of the Double Duprees
2018House of Hardcore for CharityValetPart of the Double Duprees
2018House of Hardcore 52ValetPart of the Double Duprees
2018House of Hardcore 51: Blizzard Brawl-For-It AllValetPart of the Double Duprees
2018Valet
2018House of Hardcore 44Valet
2018House of Hardcore 43ValetPart of the Double Duprees
2018House of Hardcore 41Valet
2018House of Hardcore 40ValetPart of the Double Duprees
2018House of Hardcore 39ValetPart of the Double Duprees
2017House of Hardcore 36SelfAppeared on the Twitch post-show
2017House of Hardcore 35ValetPart of the Double Duprees, Additional credit as Social Media Manager
2017House of Hardcore 34ValetPart of the Double Duprees, Additional credit as Social Media Manager
2017House of Hardcore 33ValetPart of the Double Duprees, Additional credit as Stage Manager
2017House of Hardcore 32ValetPart of the Double Duprees
2017House of Hardcore 26ValetPart of the Double Duprees
2017House of Hardcore 25ValetPart of the Double Duprees, Additional credit as Social Media Manager
2017House of Hardcore 24ValetPart of the Double Duprees
2016House of Hardcore 23ValetPart of the Double Duprees
2016House of Hardcore 22ValetPart of the Double Duprees
2016House of Hardcore 21: Blizzard BrawlValetPart of the Double Duprees
2016House of Hardcore 20ValetPart of the Double Duprees
2016House of Hardcore 19ValetPart of the Double Duprees
2016House of Hardcore 18ValetPart of the Double Duprees
2016House of Hardcore 17ValetPart of the Double Duprees
2016House of Hardcore 16ValetPart of the Double Duprees, Additional credits as Production Assistant and Social Media Manager
2016House of Hardcore 13ValetPart of the Double Duprees
2016House of Hardcore 12ValetPart of the Double Duprees
2015House of Hardcore 11ValetPart of the Double Duprees
2015House of Hardcore 10ValetPart of the Double Duprees
2015House of Hardcore 9ValetPart of the Double Duprees
2015House of Hardcore 8ValetPart of the Double Duprees
2014House of Hardcore VIIValetPart of the Double Duprees
2014House of Hardcore VValetPart of the Double Duprees
2014House of Hardcore IVValetPart of the Double Duprees, Additional credit as Prosduction Assistant
2013House of Hardcore IIIValet
2013House of Hardcore 2Valet

Television / TV Movies

YearTitleRoleNote
TBDGata SpeaksTha True Original GataPre-production, Additional credits as producer, director, editor, and cinematographer
2018Gata SpeaksTha True Original GataEpisode: Who is Monique Dupree?Pre-production, Additional credits as producer, director, editor, and cinematographer
2017The Spook DetailVanceEpisode: The Case of the Witches Three
2017The Lovecraft Chronicles, Volume 2SacrificeEpisode: Wraiths
2016The Undead SeriesJuliaSeries Documentary
2015-2016GravebitN/AExecutive producer, 10 episodes
2015LeagueOne: In The Spotlight!SelfEpisode: Monique Dupree: Scream Queen Q &A!
2015Impractical JokersSelfEpisode: The Dream Crusher
2014The Jimmy Star Show with Ron RussellSelfGuest along with Angelique Morgan
2013Bath SaltsN/AEpisode: Wrong Place, Wrong TimeExecutive producer / Associate producer

Executive producer, 5 episodes

Associate producer, 1 episode

2011A Tribute to Women in HorrorSelf
2011The Culinary Adventures of Baron AmbrosiaTha Original Gata Billed as Monique "Gata" Dupree
2010Royal PainsHampton MotherEpisode: The HankoverUncredited
2010SpadeTanyaEpisode: Do or Die Time
2009The SuperagentBar Patron
2009Z RockRock ChickEpisode: Episode #2.1
2008Law & OrderSocialiteEpisode: SweetieUncredited
2008The Tyra Banks ShowSelfJanuary 9, 2008 episode
2007Life SupportFamily MemberUncredited
2007Without Your HeadSelfGuest along with Warrington Gillette
2006Fuse Fangoria Chainsaw AwardsSelfTV special
2006Pants-Off Dance-OffSelf
2001Say What? KaraokeSelfJanuary 2, 2001 episode

Burlesque Performances

DateTitle
July 27 & 29, 2023The Hen House Show @ The Port Comedy Club
July 22, 2023DC Braulesque: Shiver Me Tassels: The Sea-Quel (1 Year Anniversary Show)
June 24, 2023Such Sights: A Tribute to Body Horror Through Bawdy Humor
April 27, 2023Working Blue

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.troma.com/gynos/2007-10/index.php Monique Dupree at troma.com
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2374082/publicity Autograph Collector Magazine
  3. https://www.imdb.com/SearchBios?PT%3A+%2A+%22Primera%20Linea%22+(Spain) Primera Linea
  4. Web site: Charles. Chris. Ginger-Stein – Idol Features. 2020-11-24. en-US.
  5. http://www.reverbnation.com/#!/negrochilde Reverb Nation page for Negro Childe