User:Cyekii209/sandbox

Mandie Taketa (born March 5, 1976)  is an American television and  film  producer, dancer and actress. She was the ex-wife of the American comedian, actor and singer Wayne Brady. She is the Executive Producer and co-creator of Comedy IQ show.

Life and career
Mandie was born and raised in Oahu, Hawaii. She was published as a novice painter and illustrator before taking up a professional theatrical and commercial dance career after one year at the University of Hawaii on scholarship.

Mandie produced The Emmy-winning show, The Wayne Brady Show, in the early 2000s when she was still together with her ex-husband Wayne Brady whom she met while working on a show in Hawaii.

In 2007, Mandie made her debut as an actress in the film titled ''ManBand! The Movie''. She is also best known for her work in Wayne Brady: The Family Remix She is credited as an Executive Producer of the show through her joint media company with Wayne, "Wayne & Mandie Creative.

Mandie is also known for her role in Celebrity Family Feud. She produced the American Music Awards of 2022 hosted by Wayne Brady.

Personal life
Mandie was formerly married to Wayne Brady, a notable actor and singer in 1999. Both had a daughter before separating in 2006. Mandie is currently together with Jason Fordham and have a son together.