Whatever Happened To Bon Qui Qui The MADtv Icon

American stand-up comedian and actress Anjelah Johnson was in her mid-20s when she first played Bon Qui Qui -- the obnoxiously rude fast food employee turned music star on MADtv -- back in 2007. Although the 2007-2008 writer's strike prevented her from gaining more screen time and popularity on the show, the MADtv episodes have stood the test of time and Bon Qui Qui has continued to gain traction as one of the most iconic characters of the sketch comedy series.

Bon Qui Qui, who gained popularity through comedic sketches about her poor customer service skills in a fast-food chain and eventually segued into a musician role, brought attention to the character and paved the way for Anjelah Johnson to launch her stand-up comedy career. Despite her relatively short stint on MADtv, Bon Qui Qui continues to be one of the show’s most beloved characters and has solidified Anjelah’s place in comedy history.

Anjelah Johnson’s portrayal of Bon Qui Qui was so remarkable that it sparked several memes and popular catchphrases among fans, further extending her presence in popular culture. In 2009, Anjelah released a comedy album that featured a comedic song called 'Bon Qui Qui', which is representative of Bon Qui Qui’s sassy personality.

Furthermore, Anjelah's Bon Qui Qui impression did not stop at music alone. Bon Qui Qui made appearances in web series and live stand-up comedy specials and all these portrayals of the character played by Anjelah heightened the character's status as a comedy icon. Meanwhile, the Anjelah Johnson stand-up comedy career was gaining some serious momentum.

Years have passed and many have been left to wonder what happened to the actress behind the infamous MADtv character. After Anjelah left MADtv in 2009, she has had various film appearances and tours for her stand-up comedy routines, where the character has made a lot of appearances. Despite this, Bon Qui Qui’s obnoxious demeanor and legendary status cannot be matched by many of the characters and impressions seen today.

As of now, Bon Qui Qui may be an old character but people still want to ‘memba her. Hence her legendary performances will be living on, helping and continuing to entertain the generations that will continue after her great run.