Monique Dupree

Monique Dupree, born December 10, 1974, and nicknamed "Tha True Original GATA," is an American actress, model, wrestling valet and talent, singer, burlesque dancer, content creator, and entrepreneur. Born in Newark, New Jersey, she has established a multi-faceted career across film, modeling, professional wrestling, and music.

Dupree began her entertainment career working as a model. Her modeling work includes appearances in print publications such as The Autograph Collector Magazine and Primera Linea, as well as working as a comic book model.

In her acting career, Dupree collaborated closely with Troma Entertainment, becoming the first African American "Tromette" and the first person to achieve that title four times. She is best known for her film roles as Emerald in Bachelor Party in the Bungalow of the Damned and as a shower girl in Return to Return to Nuke 'Em High AKA Volume 2. Her film credits also include playing the character Edie Van Horne in Gingerstein: Rise of the Undead.

Beyond acting and modeling, Dupree expanded her career into professional wrestling. She served as a wrestling talent, producer, and social media manager for Tommy Dreamer's promotion, House of Hardcore. During numerous Twitch streams, Dreamer referred to her as "The Heart and Soul of House of Hardcore" in recognition of her contributions both on camera and behind the scenes. Additionally, she has made appearances on Impact Wrestling.

In the music industry, Dupree serves as the lead singer for the musical team Negro Childe. Outside of her public professional career, she is married to author Anthony Saint Thomas, with whom she has ten children. She has also raised dozens of other children and actively participates in various grass-roots charities.