The Proud Family: Meet the Cast of Louder & Prouder - Unveiling Their Real-Life Personalities!
Meet the incredible cast of The Proud Family revival! Kyla Pratt as Penny Proud, Tommy Davidson as Oscar Proud, Paula Jai Parker as Trudy Proud, Jo Marie Payton as Sugar Mama Proud, and Keke Palmer as Maya Leibowitz-Jenkins Get ready for the ultimate family comedy!
The beloved Disney Channel animated series from the 2000s, The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder, brings back original cast members and adds some new faces. Airing from 2001 to 2005, The Proud Family had a follow-up movie before the revival series began. Louder and Prouder continues the story right after the original show, following 14-year-old Penny as she navigates the challenges of a new school year and adolescence. With her quirky family and friends by her side, Penny faces the ups and downs of growing up.
Moving from the Disney Channel to Disney+, the first two seasons of Louder and Prouder garnered enough popularity to earn a third, and the show received high praise from critics. The return of the original cast members was a major attraction for the new series, and fans were delighted by the long-awaited revival, which included frequent references to The Proud Family. With its modern visual upgrade and playful energy reminiscent of the classic series, The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder lives up to its grand title.
Kyla Pratt As Penny Proud
Kyla Pratt reprises her role as Penny Proud, the amiable 14-year-old overachiever who always finds the good in people and attempts to reconcile with those who harbor animosity towards her. While her portrayal in The Proud Family cast remains her most renowned character, Pratt also achieved recognition for her leading role as Breanna Barnes in the early 2000s sitcom One on One. Additionally, she portrayed a young Monica in the beloved romantic comedy Love & Basketball and took on the starring role of Randi in the Fox series Call Me Kat.
Tommy Davidson As Oscar Proud
Tommy Davidson stars as Oscar Proud, reprising his role from The Proud Family cast. Oscar, Penny's protective father, works from home on his zany inventions while also running his snack company. With an extensive background in comedy, Davidson gained fame during his time on the iconic sketch show In Living Color. He showcased his talent further by portraying Cream Corn in the blaxploitation parody film Black Dynamite. Not limited to television, Davidson showcased his versatility in the Spike Lee movie Bamboozled as Womack and played various characters on HBO's highly acclaimed A Black Lady Sketch Show.
Paula Jai Parker As Trudy Proud
Jo Marie Payton As Sugar Mama Proud
Paula Jai Parker returns to her role in The Proud Family cast, portraying Trudy Proud, Penny's determined and supportive mother. Trudy is always there for her family, despite her busy career as a veterinarian. Parker's talent extends to both the big and small screens, making her a recognizable face from the '90s and '00s. She gained fame for her performances in popular films like Hustle & Flow, where she portrayed the character Lexus, and showcased her comedic skills as Joi in the cast of Friday. Furthermore, Parker impressed with supporting roles as Felicia in Phone Booth and Gracie in High Crimes. Fans might also recognize her as Hazel Emory from the eerie Amazon series Them, as well as her recurring role as Stephanie on A House Divided.
Returning to the cast of Louder and Prouder is Jo Marie Payton, portraying the role of Sugar Mama Proud, Penny's spirited grandmother who fiercely adores her granddaughter and is always accompanied by her loyal dog, Puff. Payton is best known for her iconic portrayal of matriarch Harriette Winslow in the beloved '90s sitcom Family Matters, and she also made appearances as Mrs. Freeman in Will & Grace. With a notable presence in both sitcoms and dramas, Payton has played characters like Charlene in Desperate Housewives and Lorraine in Mann and Wife.
Keke Palmer As Maya Leibowitz-Jenkins
Keke Palmer graces the screen as Maya Leibowitz-Jenkins, a recent arrival in Smithville who harbors a distinct aversion towards Penny. Maya, an ardent activist, showcases her remarkable prowess in sports, particularly basketball. Advanced as a prominent figure in Hollywood, Palmer initially garnered recognition for her portrayal of the eponymous character in Nickelodeon's True Jackson VP, subsequently transitioning into more mature roles such as Mercedes in the film Hustlers. Palmer's remarkable talent also shone through her portrayal of Zayday Williams in Ryan Murphy's horror-comedy TV series Scream Queens, further propelling her star status. Additionally, she delivered a captivating performance as Emerald Haywood in Jordan Peele's film Nope, solidifying her position in the industry. Familiar with the realm of voice acting, Palmer notably lent her voice to the character of Rochelle in Big Mouth and its spinoff Human Resources.
The Proud Family: Louder & Prouder Supporting Cast & Characters
Karen Malina White reprises her role as Dijonay Jones in The Proud Family cast. Dijonay is Penny's self-centered and untrustworthy best friend. White gained recognition for her performance as Kaneesha Carter in Lean on Me and also delivered a compelling portrayal of Shirley Hughes in the controversial series Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.
Carlos Alazraqui stars as Puff the Dog, Sugar Mama's loyal poodle, reprising his beloved role from The Proud Family Movie. Known for his comedic prowess as Deputy James Garcia in Reno 911!, Alazraqui is no stranger to voice acting, having portrayed Mr. Crocker on The Fairly OddParents. He has also lent his voice to The Super Mario Bros. Movie and portrayed El Chupacabra in Disney's Planes.
Soleil Moon Frye returns as Zoey Howzer, Penny's timid yet clever friend, reprising her role from the original Proud Family cast. A renowned figure from '80s TV, Frye is most recognized for her portrayal of the spirited Punky Brewster, and she recently reprised the same role in the Punky Brewster revival. She has also impressively played Roxie King on Sabrina the Teenage Witch.
Alisa Reyes reprises her role as LaCienega Boulevardez, Penny's rival. LaCienega holds the title of the most popular girl in school and is friends with Dijonay, which is why she ends up spending time with Penny even though they don't get along. In addition to her role in The Proud Family, Reyes is widely recognized for her appearance in the sketch show All That and her recurring role as Marci Blake on One World.
EJ Johnson takes on the character of Michael Collins, previously portrayed by Phil LaMarr in the original cast of The Proud Family. Michael is one of Penny's most supportive friends and is admired for his fashion sense. In addition to The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder, EJ Johnson is well-known for his appearances on the E! reality show Rich Kids of Beverly Hills, which resulted in his own spin-off, EJNYC.
