{{short description|American actress (born 1981)}} {{BLP primary sources|date=March 2025}} {{Use mdy dates|date=March 2023}} {{Infobox person | image = Amanda Seales at a teach-in in Washington DC - 2025.jpg | caption = Seales in 2025 | alt = | name = Amanda Seales | birth_name = Amanda Ingrid Seales | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|mf=yes|1981|7|1}} | birth_place = Inglewood, California, U.S. | occupation = {{flatlist| * Actress * comedian * poet * media personality * activist * podcaster * author }} | education = State University of New York, Purchase (BA)<br>Columbia University (MA) | years_active = 1992–present | module = {{Infobox comedian|embed=yes | genre = Stand-up comedy | medium = {{flatlist| * Television * film * music * radio}}}} | website = {{URL|http://amandaseales.com}} }} '''Amanda Ingrid Seales''' (born July 1, 1981), formerly known by the stage names '''Amanda Diva''' and '''Mendacious D''',<ref name="msn.com">{{Cite web |title=MSN |url=https://www.msn.com/ |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=www.msn.com}}</ref> is a Grenadian-American actress. From 2017 to 2021, she starred in the HBO comedy series ''Insecure''. In 2019, HBO released her first stand-up comedy special, ''I Be Knowin''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Williams |first1=Janaya |last2=Martin |first2=Michel |title='Insecure' Star Amanda Seales Takes The Stand-Up Stage In HBO's 'I Be Knowin |url=https://www.npr.org/2019/01/26/689063677/-insecure-star-amanda-seales-takes-stand-up-stage-in-hbo-s-i-be-knowin |website=npr.org |publisher=NPR |access-date=September 9, 2021}}</ref> Then, in 2020, Seales launched ''Smart Funny & Black'', a comedy gameshow that showcases Black culture, history, and experience.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Zaino III |first1=Nick A. |title=With 'Smart, Funny & Black,' Amanda Seales has created a showcase for 'ebony excellence'|url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/09/09/arts/with-smart-funny-black-amanda-seales-has-created-world-where-she-can-thrive/ |website=bostonglobe.com |publisher=Boston Globe |access-date=September 9, 2021}}</ref> Seales was also one of the co-hosts of the syndicated daytime talk show, ''The Real''.<ref name=test>[{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p1019325/biography|pure_url=yes}} All Music Amanda Seales Biography]</ref>
==Early life== Amanda Ingrid Seales was born in Inglewood, California, on July 1, 1981. Her mother was born and raised in Mt. Moritz, Grenada. As a result, both she and her mother are dual citizens of the US and Grenada. Her father is a Black American from Roxbury, Boston.<ref name="msn.com"/> Seales moved to Orlando, Florida, in 1989, where she later attended Dr. Phillips High School. She graduated from SUNY-Purchase, then earned a master's degree in African American studies with a concentration in hip-hop from Columbia University.<ref name="seales"/><ref>{{Cite web|title=30 Movie and TV Stars who Graduated from Columbia|url=https://magazine.columbia.edu/article/22-movie-and-tv-stars-who-graduated-columbia|access-date=October 2, 2021|website=Columbia Magazine|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Amanda Seales, Star of 'Insecure,' Discusses Black History Month and Why She Chose Columbia|url=https://neighbors.columbia.edu/news/amanda-seales-star-insecure-discusses-black-history-month-and-why-she-chose-columbia|access-date=February 24, 2022|website=Columbia University Neighbors|language=en}}</ref>
== Career == === Film and television === Seales's first film was a minor role as Katy in the 1993 movie ''Cop and a Half''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Seales|first=Amanda|title=imdb.com|website=IMDb|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106613/fullcredits?ref_=tt_cl_sm#cast}}{{unreliable source?|date=July 2017}}</ref> The next year Seales was featured on the Nickelodeon sitcom ''My Brother and Me'' (1994) as Deonne Wilburn. In 2002 she appeared on Russell Simmons' ''Def Poetry Jam.''<ref>{{cite web|title=youtube.com|website = YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zk_xQBzx2Bk}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead YouTube link|date=February 2022}}</ref> Seales became publicly known as "VJ Amanda Diva" on MTV2 ''Sucker Free Countdown'' on Sundays.<ref name="seales">{{cite web|last=Seales|first=Amanda|title=imdb.com|website=IMDb|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0780544/bio?ref_=nm_ql_1}}{{unreliable source?|date=July 2017}}</ref> In 2016 she appeared in a recurring role on the HBO series ''Insecure'' as Tiffany DuBois.<ref>{{cite web|last=Seales|first=Amanda|title=imdb.com|website=IMDb|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0780544/?nmdp=1&ref_=nm_ql_5#filmography}} Retrieved November 8, 2016.{{unreliable source?|date=July 2017}}</ref> Also in 2016, Seales began hosting her own show on truTV called ''Greatest Ever''.<ref>{{cite web|title=trutv.com|url=http://www.trutv.com/shows/greatest-ever/cast/amanda-seales.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=comedyhype.com|url=http://comedyhype.com/amanda-seales-makes-return-to-tv-for-trutvs-greatest-ever-series|access-date=December 6, 2016|archive-date=May 11, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170511130911/http://comedyhype.com/amanda-seales-makes-return-to-tv-for-trutvs-greatest-ever-series/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
On January 26, 2019, HBO debuted her first stand-up comedy special ''I Be Knowin'.''<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.vulture.com/2019/01/amanda-seales-i-be-knowin-hbo-stand-up-interview.html|title=Amanda Seales Be Knowin', and You Should Listen|last=Ngangura|first=Tari|date=January 25, 2019|work=Vulture|access-date=January 29, 2019}}</ref> ''Bring the Funny'' is a comedy competition series that premiered on July 9, 2019, on NBC.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/nbc-bring-the-funny-1203126089/|title=NBC Orders Comedy Competition Series With Jeff Foxworthy Among Judges|first=Joe|last=Otterson|work=Variety|date=February 1, 2019}}</ref> Seales hosts, alongside judges Kenan Thompson, Chrissy Teigen, and Jeff Foxworthy.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://talentrecap.com/who-is-amanda-seales-10-facts-about-the-bring-the-funny-host/|title=Who Is Amanda Seales? 10 Facts About The 'Bring The Funny' Host|date=July 15, 2019|website=Talent Recap|language=en-US|access-date=July 21, 2019|archive-date=May 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200503102931/https://talentrecap.com/who-is-amanda-seales-10-facts-about-the-bring-the-funny-host/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Throughout 2019, Seales served as a frequent guest host for the syndicated daytime talk show ''The Real''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Henderson |first=Cydney |title='The Real' has a new co-host: 'Insecure' star and comedian Amanda Seales |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2020/01/06/the-real-new-co-host-insecure-star-comedian-amanda-seales/2829880001/ |access-date=April 16, 2022 |website=USA Today |language=en-US}}</ref> On January 6, 2020, Seales was promoted from guest co-host to permanent co-host.<ref name="Petski">{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2020/01/amanda-seales-joins-the-real-as-permanent-co-host-1202822873/|title=Amanda Seales Joins 'The Real' As Permanent Co-Host|last=Petski|first=Denise|date=January 6, 2020|website=Deadline Hollywood}}</ref> She departed the series after six months of co-hosting, citing her dissatisfaction with the inability to openly speak on recent social issues as a reason.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Nakamura|first1=Reid|url=https://www.thewrap.com/amanda-seales-to-exit-the-real-i-cannot-speak-to-my-people-the-way-they-need-to-be-spoken-to/|title=Amanda Seales to Exit 'The Real': 'I Cannot Speak to My People the Way They Need to Be Spoken To'|website=TheWrap|date=June 3, 2020|access-date=June 4, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Merrett |first=Robyn |date=August 4, 2020 |title=Amanda Seales Says She Left The Real Because It 'Felt Like a Betrayal to My People' |url=https://people.com/tv/amanda-seales-left-the-real-felt-like-a-betrayal-to-my-people/ |access-date=April 18, 2022 |website=people.com |language=en}}</ref> In September 2020, Seales accused ''The Real'' of borrowing ideas from her show ''Smart Funny & Black'', saying a segment titled "Black Lives Matter University" featured a logo that closely resembled ''Smart Funny & Black''<nowiki/>'s emblem.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 22, 2020 |first=Georgia |last=Slater |title=Ex The Real Co-Host Amanda Seales Says Show Needs to Be Called Out for Allegedly Ripping Her Off |url=https://people.com/tv/ex-the-real-co-host-amanda-seales-says-show-needs-to-be-called-out-for-allegedly-ripping-her-off/ |access-date=April 18, 2022 |website=people.com |language=en}}</ref>
In June 2020, Seales hosted the BET Awards 2020.<ref>{{Cite magazine|date=June 15, 2020|title=Amanda Seales to Host 2020 BET Awards|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/awards/9402914/amanda-seales-host-2020-bet-awards-megan-thee-stallion-roddy-ricch-dababy-performer-list|access-date=June 16, 2020|magazine=Billboard}}</ref> In February 2022, Seales was cast in the three-part documentary series ''Everything's Gonna Be All White'', airing on Showtime.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Green |first=Kai |date=February 10, 2022 |title=Everything to Know About Showtime's Provocative New Docuseries, everything's gonna be all white |url=https://parade.com/1333519/kaigreen/everythings-gonna-be-all-white-showtime-backlash/ |access-date=April 18, 2022 |website=Parade: Entertainment, Recipes, Health, Life, Holidays |language=en}}</ref>
=== Other work === [[File:Amanda Diva and Q-Tip (3026104669).jpg|thumb|Seales and Q-Tip at the "Manwomanboogie" video shoot in 2008]]
In 2007, Seales replaced Natalie Stewart of the musical duo Floetry on tour with Marsha Ambrosius, and in December of that same year Seales (as Amanda Diva) released her first extended play (EP) ''Life Experience''.{{citation needed|date=November 2017}} In 2008, she was featured on the song "Manwomanboogie" on Q-Tip's Grammy-nominated album ''The Renaissance''.<ref>{{cite web|title=vimeo.com|url=https://vimeo.com/15714595}}</ref> On March 3, 2009, Seales released ''Spandex, Rhymes & Soul''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://2dopeboyz.com/2009/03/03/amanda-diva-spandex-rhymes-soul-ep/|title=Amanda Diva – Spandex, Rhymes & Soul EP}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://djbooth.net/news/entry/amanda-diva-gets-in-touch-with-spandex-rhymes-soul-on-new-ep-0306095|title=Amanda Diva Gets in Touch With "Spandex, Rhymes, & Soul" On New EP [Free Download]|newspaper=Djbooth |date=February 12, 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://uproxx.com/smokingsection/amanda-diva-spandex-rhymes-soul-freep/|title=Amanda Diva – Spandex, Rhymes & Soul FreEP|date=March 3, 2009}}</ref>
Seales hosts a weekly podcast titled ''Small Doses''.<ref name="Petski"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thedailybeast.com/insecure-star-amanda-seales-wants-to-make-white-people-uncomfortable|title=Amanda Seales: 'I'm Expected To Make White People Uncomfortable'|date=October 29, 2019|website=The Daily Beast|last=Wilstein|first=Matt}}</ref> Seales's book, ''Small Doses: Potent Truths for Everyday Use'', was released in 2019. The book is an extension of her podcast of the same name. It is a volume of essays, axioms, original illustrations, and photos from her trademark "self-help from the hip” style of commentary.<ref>{{Cite web|title=UTA Agency, Amanda Seales Bio|url=https://www.unitedtalent.com/speaker/amanda-seales/}}{{Dead link|date=April 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
She created and hosts the touring variety game show ''Smart Funny & Black'', where her love of games and music was used to serve as a safe space for the Black voice, and celebrates the many contributions Black Americans have made to history and pop culture, and more.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.smartfunnyandblack.com/about-us|title=Smart Funny & Black}}</ref> On April 18, 2022, Seales began co-hosting a new weekly radio show, ''Amanda Seales’ Smart Funny & Black Radio'' on SiriusXM, alongside Taj Rani and JeremiahLikeTheBible, featuring topics such as games, celebrity interviews and African-American culture.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hipes |first=Patrick |date=April 14, 2022 |title=Amanda Seales Secures New SiriusXM Show On Kevin Hart's Laugh Out Loud Radio |url=https://deadline.com/2022/04/amanda-seales-smart-black-and-funny-radio-show-siriusxm-1235002071/ |access-date=April 18, 2022 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref>
=== Advocacy and public positions === Seales has frequently spoken on social issues. * In 2019, Seales repeated false accusations from others that former NFL player and neurosurgeon resident Myron Rolle had sexually harassed several women, which Rolle denied as false. National media outlets reported that her statements had the potential to damage Rolle's career and reputation. Myron Rolle has stated "I did not return their (Seales') advances or wish to engage in a relationship as they may have wanted." Seales never issued a public apology for her actions.<ref>{{cite web |title=Amanda Seales Admits Myron Rolle Never Did Anything Wrong to Her - BlackSportsOnline - Part 4 |url=https://blacksportsonline.com/2019/03/amanda-seales-admits-she-lied-when-she-said-ex-nfl-neurosurgeon-myron-rolle-sexually-harassed-her-after-putting-rolles-medical-career-in-jeopardy-by-accusing-of-being-a-sexual-predator-videos/4/ |website=blacksportsonline.com|date=March 6, 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Dill |first1=Jason|title=He quit the NFL to save lives. Now this former FSU star is accused of sexual harassment |url=https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/college/acc/florida-state-university/article226508710.html |website=www.miamiherald.com}}</ref> * She initially supported Texas death-row inmate Rodney Reed but later rescinded her support after further information surfaced about his case.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blavity.com/rodney-reed-advocates-are-rescinding-their-support-after-reports-of-old-accusations-surface|title=Blavity News & Politics|first=Jonathan|last=Greig|website=Blavity News & Politics|date=November 17, 2019 }}</ref> * In 2020 she defended actor Jussie Smollett on ''The Real'' after his arrest, calling the alleged hoax "low-key noble" as a means to raise awareness; Smollett was later convicted of filing false police reports.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thewrap.com/real-amanda-seales-jussie-smollett-attack-noble-hoax/|title= 'The Real' Co-Host Amanda Seales Defends Jussie Smollett: Even If Attack Was a 'Hoax,' It Was 'Noble' Thing to Do (Video)|website= The Wrap|date= February 12, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/video/jussie-smollett-sentenced-false-police-reports-83384152|title= Jussie Smollett sentenced for false police reports|website= March 11, 2022}}</ref> * In 2021, members of Alpha Kappa Alpha objected to her ''Insecure'' character wearing the sorority’s insignia; Seales responded that she was playing a character and not personally representing the organization.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tvline.com/2021/10/25/insecure-season-5-premiere-aka-sorority-tiffany-amanda-seales-issa-rae/|title = Insecure's Amanda Seales Claps Back at Angry Fans After AKA Sorority Backlash: 'I'm Just Playing a Character'|date = October 26, 2021}}</ref> * During the Gaza war, she has been outspoken in support of Palestine, noting she lost industry relationships over her stance.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Munu |first=Adama |date=2024-02-28 |title=Black History Month: 7 Black American activists who stood up for Palestine |url=https://www.newarab.com/features/bhm-7-black-american-activists-who-stood-palestine |work=New Arab}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdEE2pZzn4U |title=Why isn't Hollywood talking about Gaza? |date=2024-01-15 |last=AJ+ |access-date=2024-12-20 |via=YouTube}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title="Revolutionaries, Not Reformists" - Mehdi and Amanda Seales talk Biden vs Trump, Gaza, and… Jerry Seinfeld |url=https://zeteo.com/p/revolutionaries-not-reformists-mehdi |access-date=2024-12-20 |website=Zeteo |date=2024-11-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.pbs.org/video/amanda-seales-speaking-out-about-gaza-hollywood-RhsBRz/ |title=Amanda Seales: Speaking Out About Gaza & Hollywood {{!}} Laura Flanders & Friends {{!}} Episode 114 |date=2024-07-05}}</ref><ref name="filmworkersforpalestine.org">{{Cite web|title=Film Workers Pledge to End Complicity |url=https://filmworkersforpalestine.org/#endingcomplicity |access-date=2025-09-09 |website=Film Workers For Palestine |language=en-US}}</ref>
==Personal life== During an interview on the podcast Club Shay Shay, Seales confirmed that she previously dated Pusha T. She highlighted the quality of the rappers she has been involved with, stating, "As you can see, the rappers that I have dated are very great MCs, because I have high quality." No further details about the duration or nature of the relationship have been publicly disclosed by either party.
In the same Club Shay Shay interview, Seales also confirmed a past relationship with Lupe Fiasco. This claim has been a topic of discussion among fans, with some pointing to a possible reference to Seales in Lupe Fiasco's music. Specifically, on the outro of his album Food & Liquor, Lupe Fiasco gives a shout-out to "Amanda Diva," which some have speculated refers to Seales.<ref>{{Citation |title=Lupe Fiasco – Outro |url=https://genius.com/Lupe-fiasco-outro-lyrics |access-date=2025-09-02}}</ref> Seales has not commented on the specific nature of this shout-out, but her public statement has corroborated a prior connection between the two artists.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Amanda Seales Says Boldy James Owes Her Money |url=https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/a/cmplxtara-mahadevan/amanda-seales-boldy-james-money-dating |access-date=2025-09-04 |website=Complex |language=en}}</ref>
Seales described herself as autistic during an interview on Club Shay Shay. She later clarified that she is self-diagnosed and has not been diagnosed by a licensed medical professional.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Corrine |first1=Amber |title=Amanda Seales Felt "Interrogated" During 'Club Shay Shay' Interview, Clarifies Autism Spectrum Claims |url=https://www.vibe.com/news/entertainment/amanda-seales-clarifies-autism-spectrum-claims-club-shay-shay-1234873478/ |website=Vibe |access-date=29 August 2025 |date=26 April 2024}}</ref>
==Pledge== In September 2025, she signed an open pledge with Film Workers for Palestine pledging not to work with Israeli film institutions "that are implicated in genocide and apartheid against the Palestinian people."<ref name="filmworkersforpalestine.org"/>
==Discography== === EPs === {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |+ List of extended plays, with selected details and year released ! scope="col" style="width:11em;" | Title ! scope="col" style="width:16em;" | Album details |- !scope="row"|''Life Experience'' | * Released: December 18, 2007<ref>{{cite web|url=https://amandaseales.bandcamp.com/album/life-experience-ep|title=Life Experience Ep, by Amanda Seales|website=Amanda Seales}}</ref> *{{nowrap|Label: Self-released}} * Format: Digital download |- !scope="row"|''Spandex, Rhymes & Soul'' | * Released: March 3, 2009<ref>{{cite web|url=https://amandaseales.bandcamp.com/album/spandex-rhymes-soul|title=Spandex Rhymes & Soul, by Amanda Seales|website=Amanda Seales}}</ref> *{{nowrap|Label: Self-released}} * Format: Digital download |- !scope="row"|''Madame Monochrome'' | * Released: April 27, 2011<ref>{{cite web|url=https://amandaseales.bandcamp.com/album/madame-monochrome|title=Madame Monochrome, by Amanda Seales|website=Amanda Seales}}</ref> *{{nowrap|Label: Self-released}} * Format: Digital download |- |}
=== Mixtapes === {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |+ List of mixtapes, with selected details and year released ! scope="col" style="width:11em;" | Title ! scope="col" style="width:16em;" | Album details |- !scope="row"|''Foreplay'' | * Released: June 6, 2008<ref>{{cite web|url=https://amandaseales.bandcamp.com/album/foreplay-mixtape|title=Foreplay Mixtape, by Amanda Seales|website=Amanda Seales}}</ref> *{{nowrap|Label: Self-released}} * Format: Digital download |- !scope="row"|''Technicolor Lover'' | * Released: May 29, 2012<ref>{{cite web|url=https://amandaseales.bandcamp.com/album/technicolor-lover|title=Technicolor Lover, by Amanda Seales|website=Amanda Seales}}</ref> *{{nowrap|Label: Self-released}} * Format: Digital download |- |}
=== Guest appearances === {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |+ List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name ! scope="col" style="width:16em;" | Title ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Album ! scope="col" | Artist(s) |- ! scope="row" | "Manwomanboogie"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-renaissance-mw0000800992|title=The Renaissance - Q-Tip - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic|website=AllMusic}}</ref> | rowspan="1" | 2008 | rowspan="1" | ''The Renaissance'' | rowspan="1" | Q-Tip |- ! scope="row" | "Get Right"<ref name="rwa">{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/rebel-without-applause/365049619|title=Rebel Without Applause by Johnny Polygon on Apple Music|website=iTunes|date=March 23, 2010}}</ref> | rowspan="4" | 2010 | rowspan="2" | ''Rebel Without Applause'' | rowspan="3" | Johnny Polygon |- ! scope="row" | "Blvd Broad"<ref name="rwa"/> |- ! scope="row" | "You Belong to Me"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://oklahomarock.com/johnny-polygon-catches-up-with-new-mixtape/|title=Johnny Polygon Catches Up With New Mixtape - OklahomaRock.com|website=oklahomarock.com|access-date=January 31, 2017|archive-date=June 18, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150618205015/http://oklahomarock.com/johnny-polygon-catches-up-with-new-mixtape/|url-status=dead}}</ref> | rowspan="1" | ''Catch-Up'' |- ! scope="row" | "Beautiful Things" |LIFE |Kenichiro Nishihara |- ! scope="row" | "Proud 2 Be"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.datpiff.com/NORE-Crack-On-Steroids-mixtape.332973.html|title=N.O.R.E. - Crack on Steroids Hosted by DJ Green Lantern|website=DatPiff|access-date=January 31, 2017|archive-date=February 2, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202102257/http://www.datpiff.com/NORE-Crack-On-Steroids-mixtape.332973.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> | rowspan="1" | 2012 | rowspan="1" | ''Crack on Steroids'' | rowspan="1" | N.O.R.E., M-1 |- |}
===Music videos=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |+ List of music videos, showing year released and director ! scope="col" style="width:18em;" | Title ! scope="col"| Year ! scope="col" style="width:16em;" | Director(s) |- ! scope="row"| "Neon"<br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(featuring Johnny Polygon)</span> | 2009 | Lyn-don McCray<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amandaseales.com/stta/2009/8/12/neon-feat-johnny-polygon-official-video.html |title="Neon" Feat. Johnny Polygon Official Video!!!! |publisher=Amanda Seales |work=www.amandaseales.com |date=August 12, 2009 |access-date=December 18, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131219105105/http://www.amandaseales.com/stta/2009/8/12/neon-feat-johnny-polygon-official-video.html |archive-date=December 19, 2013 }}</ref> |- |}
==Filmography==
===Film=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" style="margin-right: 0;" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes |- | 1993 | ''Cop and a Half'' | Katy | |- | 2006 | ''Freedomland'' | Angry Female Tenant | |- | 2011 | ''Identical'' | Poet #2 | |- | 2016 | ''Ladies Book Club'' | Helena | TV movie |- | 2018 | ''The Story of Our Times'' | Shancy | TV movie |}
===Television=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" style="margin-right: 0;" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes |- | 1994–95 | ''My Brother and Me'' | Deonne Wilburn | Recurring cast |- | 2002–05 | ''Def Poetry Jam'' | Herself | Episode: "Episode #2.5" & "#5.8" |- | 2010 | ''Undateable'' | Herself | Main guest |- | 2011 | ''Independent Lens'' | Herself | Episode: "Deaf Jam" |- |rowspan=2| 2012 | ''MTV's Hip Hop POV'' | Herself/Co-Host | Main co-host |- | ''Made'' | Herself/Made Coach | Episode: "Professional Actress: Rita" |- |rowspan=3| 2013 | ''Big Evening Buzz'' | Herself/Panelist | Episode: "Dido" |- | ''Master of the Mix'' | Herself/Host | Main host: Season 3 |- | ''Big Morning Buzz Live'' | Herself/Panelist | Recurring panelist |- | 2015 | ''The View'' | Herself/Guest Co-Host | Episode: "Episode #18.85" |- | 2015–17 | ''Get Your Life'' | Herself | Main cast |- | 2016 | ''Comedy Knockout'' | Herself | Episode: "That Ass, Tho" |- | 2016–17 | ''Greatest Ever'' | Herself/Host | Main host |- | 2016–21 | ''Insecure'' | Tiffany DuBois | Recurring cast |- |rowspan=3| 2017 | ''Hood Adjacent with James Davis'' | Herself | Episode: "Black Twitter" |- | ''@midnight'' | Herself | Episode: "Episode #4.42" & "#4.136" |- | ''Gay of Thrones'' | Herself | Episode: "The Sores of Whores" |- | 2017–20 | ''The Real'' | Herself/Co-Host | Guest co-host: Season 4, Main Co-Host: Season 6 |- |rowspan=2| 2018 | ''Black-ish'' | Barbara | Recurring cast: Season 4 |- | ''Animals.'' | Tia/Waitress 1 (voice) | Episode: "Rats" |- | 2018–19 | ''Hip Hop Squares'' | Herself/Panelist | Recurring panelist: Season 5-6 |- |rowspan=2| 2019 | ''Bring the Funny'' | Herself/Host | Main host |- | ''Camp Confessions'' | Herself | Episode: "Amanda Seales Makes Love to Spirit" |- | 2019–21 | ''To Tell the Truth'' | Herself/Panelist | Guest panelist: Season 4-5 & 7<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kari |title=Amanda Seales, Kevin Nealon and Jaleel White Appear on 'To Tell the Truth' {{!}} Feeling the Vibe Magazine |date=April 12, 2022 |url=https://www.feelingthevibe.com/news/amanda-seales-kevin-nealon-and-jaleel-white-appear-on-to-tell-the-truth/ |access-date=April 20, 2022 |language=en-US}}</ref> |- |rowspan=5| 2020 | ''Cooked with Cannabis'' | Herself | Episode: "High Holidays" |- | ''Floored'' | Herself/Guest Judge | Episode: "Beware the Bears" |- | ''BET Awards'' | Herself/Host | Main host |- | ''Hollywood Game Night'' | Herself/Celebrity Player | Episode: "Twitch & Shout" |- | ''Match Game'' | Herself/Contestant | Episode: "Episode #5.8" |- |rowspan=2| 2021 | ''Fast Foodies'' | Herself | Episode: "Amanda Seales" |- | ''Finding Magic Mike'' | Herself | Episode: "A Talented Man" |- |rowspan=7| 2022 | ''Real Husbands of Hollywood'' | Herself | Episode: "Wrestling While Black" |- | ''Everything's Gonna Be All White'' | Herself | Main guest |- | ''Inventions That Changed History'' | Herself | Recurring guest |- | ''Celebrity Game Face'' | Herself/Contestant | Episode: "Cedric the Entertainer Busts Kevin's Chops" |- | ''Wheel of Fortune'' | Herself/Contestant | Episode: "Amanda Seales, Snoop Dogg, Mark Duplass" |- | ''Mickey Mouse Funhouse'' | Annie the Giant (voice) | Recurring cast: Season 1 |- | ''Sherman's Showcase'' | Faith Evans | Episode: "Fashion!" |- | 2022–23 | ''25 Words or Less'' | Herself/Contestant | Recurring contestant: Season 3-5 |- | 2022–24 | ''Pictionary'' | Herself/Team Captain | Recurring Team Captain: Season 1, Guest Team Captain: Season 2 |- |rowspan=6| 2023 | ''See It Loud: The History of Black Television'' | Herself | Recurring guest |- | ''The $100,000 Pyramid'' | Herself/Celebrity Player | Episode: "Will Sasso vs. Amanda Seales and Dulé Hill vs. Francia Raisa" |- | ''Name That Tune'' | Herself/Contestant | Episode: "Lightning & Glitter!" |- | ''Celebrity Squares'' | Herself/Contestant | Recurring guest |- | ''Celebrity Jeopardy!'' | Herself/Contestant | Episode: "Quarter Final #9: Kyra Sedgwick, Mo Rocca and Amanda Seales" |- | ''Crimson Hearts Collide'' | Kelsey | Main cast |}
===Documentary=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" style="margin-right: 0;" |- ! Year ! Title |- | 2007 | ''Beef 4'' |- | 2008 | ''Big Pun: The Legacy'' |- | 2014 | ''Bottoms Up'' |}
== References == {{Reflist|2}}
==External links== * {{Official website|http://www.amandaseales.com/}} * {{AllMusic|class=artist|id=mn0002064297|label=Amanda Diva}} * {{Discogs artist | artist=646976-Amanda-Diva | name=Amanda Diva}} * {{IMDb name|0780544}} * {{instagram|amandaseales}} * {{MusicBrainz artist | id=b38a8756-bf79-4363-badc-a8affb4dacb7 | name=Amanda Diva}}
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