Parris Ly'nell Fluellen (born February 12, 1980), better known as Cha Cha or Parris Franz, is an American rapper, songwriter, and actress. She is known for her contributions to hip-hop in the late 1990s, and her subsequent transition into acting.
Early life and education Cha Cha was born on February 12, 1980 and raised in Detroit, Michigan. She attended Cass Technical High School and took acting classes at Michigan State University. She is currently a student at the Ivana Chubbuck Studio in Los Angeles.
Music career Cha Cha signed a recording contract with Epic after guest appearances on the Hav Plenty soundtrack, Shae Jones' Talk Show, and Tash's Rap Life. Her debut album, Dear Diary, was released on September 14, 1999, and featured collaborations with artists such as Nas and Juvenile. The album's single, "New Millenium (What Cha Wanna Do)," reached #28 on Rap.
After Dear Diary, Cha Cha contributed to several projects by rapper Royce da 5'9", including his mixtapes Build and Destroy and M.I.C. (Make It Count), and his second studio album, Death Is Certain.
Acting career Cha Cha transitioned into acting, with roles in films and television. Her film credits include:
Office Outbreak (2006) as Sasha Stomp The Yard: Homecoming (2010) as a dancer A Day of Trouble (2018) as Jennifer Chocolate City (2015) as a club patron Entourage (2015) as a rave promoter
She appeared on MTV's The Lyricist Lounge Show and in shows like Meet the Browns (2010), Let's Stay Together (2012), and A Cross to Bear (2015). Cha Cha also worked as an on-air personality for Clear Channel and Radio One.
In theater, she starred in productions such as Soul Kittens Cabaret and A.I.M.: Angry Insecure Men, reprising her role as Mari Rodriguez in the play's film adaptation. Other performances include My Brother Marvin: The Marvin Gaye Story and Afeni Shakur: In Her Defense, a play about Tupac Shakur's mother.
Discography
Albums Year Title Chart positions U.S. R&B1999 Dear Diary Released: September 14, 1999 Label: Epic86
Singles YearSingleChart positionsAlbum Rap US1999 "New Millenium (What Cha Wanna Do)" 28"New Millenium (What Cha Wanna Do)" (Hot Rap Songs chart), Billboard, July 17, 1999.—Dear Diary "He Likes" (featuring Jagged Edge)—— 2001 "Stick 'Em" ——What's the Worst That Could Happen?
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2006 Office Outbreak Sasha 2010 Stomp The Yard 2: Homecoming Dancer 2014 A.I.M: Angry Insecure Men Mari Rodriguez 2015 Chocolate CityClub Patron 2015 Entourage Rave Promoter 2018 A Day Of Trouble Jennifer
Short film YearTitleRole2010This TimeTa'sia2018Surprise!Jaz Allen
Television Year Title Role Notes 2000 The Lyricist Lounge Show Customer 2010 Meet the Browns Patient Episode: "Meet the Harassment" 2010 Christmas Cupid 2012 Let's Stay Together Waitress Episode: "Leave Me Alone" 2015 A Cross to Bear Tasha
References
External links
Cha Cha/Parris Franz at Facebook Parris Franz on IMDb