Angela Golden Bryan
Angela Golden Bryan | |
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Nationality | American |
Occupation | Actress, writer |
Years active | 2005–present |
Angela Golden Bryan is a Caribbean-American actress and writer.[1] Bryan is mainly known for writing historical fiction books based on the labor revolt of 1878 on the island of St. Croix, which was back then a part of the Danish West Indies, but is now a part of the U.S. Virgin Islands.[2]
Life and career[]
As an actress, Bryan appeared on television including Fox's America's Most Wanted, Burn Notice, Simply Delicioso and Designing Spaces. Bryan also starred in minor roles in films including Secrets of the Magic City, Promises and Wild Sunflowers.
In 2018, Bryan published her first book, Fireburn the Screenplay: A story of passion ignited, based on the history of St. Croix.”[3] This book is based on the labor revolt that took place in 1878 and pays tribute to Mary Thomas and other leaders of the revolt.[3][4] According to Bryan, the inspiration to write the story came after hearing stories about her great-great grandmother who was part of this revolt, which was also known as the Fireburn.[3]
The following year, Bryan released her second book, James and the Fireburn, a children's book about anti-bullying and human rights. James and the Fireburn was inspired by the same events of Caribbean history as her first novel.[3][5]
In addition to her books, Bryan also produced the short film, Fireburn the Documentary. The film, which was named the Best Documentary Short at the 2021 Chicago Indie Film Awards will air on PBS in 2022.[6]
Personal life[]
Bryan partners with the United Nations Association of the United States of America as an Ambassador for Gender Equality.[7] She is married, has two adult children and currently resides in South Florida.[8]
Filmography[]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2005 | Designing Spaces | Herself | |
2007 | Kitchen Spaces | Herself | |
2008 | Simply Delicioso | Herself | 2 episodes |
2008 | America's Most Wanted: America Fights Back | ||
2008 | Wild Sunflowers | Political Reporter | |
2008 | I Have No Idea | Angela | Short film |
2009 | Away We Go | Passenger | |
2009 | Up in the Air | Dockside Shopper | |
2009 | Rough Winds | Mom in Bakery | |
2010 | Promises | Homeless Lady | |
2011 | 1236 | Anne Stirling | |
2012 | 5th of a Degree | Police Station Receptionist | |
2013 | The Denied | Dr. Williams | Short film |
2013 | Not for Human Consumption | Marcia | |
2013 | Run Stinky Run | Agent Holbrook | |
2014 | La Llave Del Rey | Sandra Hernandez | Short film |
2014 | Secrets of the Magic City | Jackelyn Castle | |
2014 | The Killing of a Japanese Bookie | Betty | |
2016 | Mud Man | Chaperone | |
2020 | Fireburn the Documentary | Executive Producer |
References[]
- ^ "Two from V.I. Receive Humanitarian Awards at Florida Event". St. Croix Source. 2019-10-23. Retrieved 2020-10-22.
- ^ "USVI St. Croix Commemoration Of 1878 Labor Revolt Inspires Release Of Fireburn The Screenplay". Retrieved 2020-10-22.
- ^ a b c d "Our City Weston: October 2019". Issuu. Retrieved 2020-10-22.
- ^ "'Fireburn Screenplay' Shares STX History with the World | St. John Tradewinds News". stjohntradewinds.com. Retrieved 2020-10-22.
- ^ Staff, LORI ABBOTTS Daily News. "St. Croix writer tops Caribbean history charts". The Virgin Islands Daily News. Retrieved 2020-11-03.
- ^ News, LORI ABBOTTS Virgin Islands Daily. "Fireburn documentary wins film festival awards". The Virgin Islands Daily News. Retrieved 2021-03-12.
- ^ Staff, Daily News. "Author donates to children's home". The Virgin Islands Daily News. Retrieved 2020-10-19.
- ^ "WSTX 181127 Angela Golden Bryan". YouTube. 22 December 2018.
External links[]
- American people of Caribbean descent
- Living people
- American television actresses
- 21st-century American actresses