Cha Cha (rapper)

Parris Ly'nell Fluellen^[2] (born February 12, 1980), better known as Cha Cha or Parris Franz,^[3] is an American rapper, songwriter, and actress. She is known for her contributions to hip-hop in the late 1990s,^[4][5][6] and her subsequent transition into acting.^[7]

Cha Cha was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan^[8] on February 12, 1980. She attended Cass Technical High School and later took acting classes at Michigan State University. She is currently a student at the Ivana Chubbuck Studio in Los Angeles.

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.^[9]

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.

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^[10] and Afeni Shakur: In Her Defense,^[11] a play about Tupac Shakur's mother.^[12]

• Cha Cha/Parris Franz at Facebook
• Parris Franz on IMDb
• Cha Cha on Twitter