Ajai Sanders

Ajai Sanders (born Angela Marrine Wilson; April 24, 1967) is an American actress and stand-up comedian, best known for her supporting role as Gina Deveaux in the sitcom A Different World from 1991 until the series original ending in 1993.

Biography Born Angela Marie Wilson, Sanders grew up in Dallas, Texas. She attended Hillcrest High School, graduating in 1985. Sanders moved to Los Angeles and began working as a stand-up comic; eventually this work led to what initially was to be a one-time role on A Different World. The guest role was expanded after director Debbie Allen proved impressed by the qualities Sanders brought to the character, whose appearances were expanded to five that season and 18 the following season, after which she was added to the show's opening credits.

Sanders has made guest appearances on the sitcoms Martin, Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, The Parent 'Hood, The Wayans Bros., The Jamie Foxx Show, and Moesha. She also guest-starred in a 2001 episode of the Lifetime show, The Division. Sanders had a major role in the independent urban comedy, High Freakquency, in which she was credited by mistake, as Ajai Richards. She had a smaller role in the Michael Keaton Christmas comedy, Jack Frost, and also appeared in the 2000 urban independent drama, The Playaz Court. She is currently hosting a talk show called Multiple Personalities with Ajai Sanders on Business Bully TV.

Personal Sanders has been married once and has no children. In May 2002, Sanders married Micheal Brownlee in Denton, Texas. They later divorced in August 2016.

Filmography

Film + Year Title Role Notes 1998 Jack Frost Interviewer High Freakquency LaShanda 1999 A Luv Tale Ruth 2000 The Playaz Court Yolanda 2023 Spaghetti Iris

Television Year Title Role Notes 1991–93 A Different World Gina Deveaux Recurring Cast: Season 4–5, Main Cast: Season 6 1992 Def Comedy Jam Herself Episode: "Episode #1.6" & "#2.3" 1993 Soul Train Herself/Guest Host Episode: "Raven-Symone/Aaron Hall/Tag Team" Martin Thomasina Episode: "Baby, It's You" 1995 Hangin' with Mr. Cooper Denise Recurring Cast: Season 3 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Jana/Candace Guest: Season 5, Recurring Cast: Season 6 1996 The Parent 'Hood Kiki Episode: "Torn Between Two Brothers" 1997 The Wayans Bros. Amber Episode: "Prom Fright" The Jamie Foxx Show Irene Episode: "Misery Loves Company" 2001 Moesha Lisa Episode: "Graduation Day" The Division Adeen Episode: "The First Hit's Free, Baby" 2011 Way Black When: Primetime Herself Episode: "Episode #1.15" Are We There Yet? Tam Episode: "The Take Your Kids to Work Day Episode" 2020 All the Way Black Herself Episode: "It's My House!" Two Degrees Ajai Guest: Season 1, Recurring Cast: Season 2 2022 Phat Tuesdays: The Era Of Hip Hop Comedy Herself Main Guest

Music videos Year Artist Song title Role 1995 2Pac "Temptations" Poker Player 1997 Chris Rock "Champagne" Herself