Candace Neolani Maxwell
Known For: Acting
Biography
Candace Maxwell is a first generation Caribbean-American actress and dancer hailing from Queens, New York and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She is best known for her work as Cassandra Haynes on "Power" (2019) and "Insatiable" (2019). Before starting her acting career, she worked extensively as a dancer on stage, film, and Broadway having been a back-up dancer for hip-hop icons Beyonce, Lil Kim and P. Diddy. Her skills landed her dance segments on major TV shows and catapulted her to Broadway where she was cast in "Holler If You Hear Me". Having her eyes set on expanding her opportunities in an acting career, Candace trained at the Maggie Flanigan Studio with an in-depth focus on the Meisner technique. Outside of Film & TV, she is passionate about travel, food & culture, animals, and is an advocate for underprivileged youth
Filmography
2024
- The Day Before Christmas as Nia
2022
- Tyler Perry's A Madea Homecoming as Ellie
- The Christmas Clapback as Jasmine
2021
- All the Queen's Men as DJ Dime
2019
- Engaged as Kayla
2018
- Insatiable as Jasmine
2016
- Paramedics as Grandmother
- Bad Dad Rehab as Paula
2014
- Power as Cassandra Haynes
2011
- Footloose as Finale Dancer