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Biography

Sherel was born in 1978 and raised on the south side of

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Career

She then won the prestigious title of Miss Mahogany Chicago and went on to place in the Top 10 of a national pageant. Her biggest break came at the Maybelline Modeling Competition, hosted by the national make-up company of the same name. After winning the competition, she was approached and represented by agent Dee Simmons. She decided to take Simmons advice and began her acting career in

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Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* 1978 births Living people 21st-century African-American actresses 21st-century American actresses American film actresses American television actresses American female models Actresses from Chicago Female models from Illinois {{US-screen-actor-1970s-stub