Mignon Von: Her story, background, and rise to fame

Mignon Von: Her story, background, and rise to fame

Mignon Von is a prominent American actress, producer, and writer known for starring in Tyler Perry's Sistas as Daniella. She has been acting since 2015 and has also appeared in 42 Seconds and The Hidden Toll.

Actress Mignon Von posing for different pictures
Actress Mignon Von posing for different pictures. Photo: @mignon_fof (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • Mignon Von Baker is best known for her role in Tyler Perry's Sistas. She plays the role of Daniella' Danni' King.
  • Mignon Von began her film industry career in 2013 as a production assistant for the film 4Closure.
  • The actress has a daughter who was born in 2009.

Profile summary

Full name

Mignon Von Baker

Gender

Female

Date of birth

23 February 1990

Age

35 years old (as of 2025)

Zodiac sign

Pisces

Place of birth

Washington, DC, USA

Current residence

Los Angeles, California, USA

Nationality

American

Ethnicity

African-American

Religion

Christianity

Sexual orientation

Straight

Height in feet

5'4"

Height in centimetres

163

Weight in pounds

155

Weight in kilograms

70

Body measurements in inches

33-26-38

Body measurements in centimetres

84-66-97

Hair colour

Black

Eye colour

Dark brown

Siblings

1

Relationship status

Single

College

Georgia State University, Pepperdine University

Profession

Actress, writer, producer

Children

1

Instagram

@mignon_fof

Twitter

@MinnieV23

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Mignon Von's biography

Mignon was born in Washington, DC, USA. She currently resides in Los Angeles, California, USA, pursuing her acting career. The actress is an American of African-American ethnicity.

Who are Mignon Von's siblings?

She has a younger sister who occasionally appears in her Instagram pictures.

How old is Mignon Von?

Mignon Von's age is 35 years as of 2025. She was born on 23 February 1990. Her zodiac sign is Pisces.

Top 5 facts about Mignon Von
Top 5 facts about Mignon Von. Photo: @mignon_fof (modified by author)
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Education

She attended Georgia State University between 2008 and 2009. Later, she joined Pepperdine University and graduated in 2012 with a bachelor's in film, cinema, and video studies.

What shows did Mignon Von play in?

She began her acting profession in 2016, appearing in the short movie The Hidden Toll as Kelsey. The actress now has seven acting credits. She gained more fame as one of the Sistas cast playing the role of Daniella.

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As of 2025, she has appeared in more than 150 episodes of the show. Here are Mignon Von's movies and TV shows:

Year

Film/TV show

Role

2019-2025

Sistas

Daniella

2023

Never Alone for Christmas

Lauren

2020

Furthest From

Robin

2019

Waiting for Monday

Tamara

2018

42 Seconds

Mara

2018

Villa Pacific

FCC Proctor

2018

C U Later Tuesday

Best Friend

2016

The Hidden Toll

Kelsey

What is Mignon Von's net worth?

The famous personality's net worth is not publicly known. However, her successful acting career is her primary source of income.

How did Mignon Von lose weight?

She commenced her weight loss journey in 2015 when she weighed 275 pounds (125 kilograms). The actress started by changing her eating habits, opting for healthier foods such as vegetables and proteins instead of fatty and carbohydrate-filled foods.

She also hit the gym with the help of a personal trainer. As a result, she lost 120 pounds (54 kilograms) and currently weighs approximately 155 pounds (70 kilograms).

Although several factors influenced Von's decision to lose weight, the biggest motivation was her daughter. She explained:

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I wanted to lose weight. If not for me then for my little girl. I look at my 6-year-old and know that I can never go back to where I used to be. I need to live and be healthy for her.

She added:

Now I eat more baked fish, chicken, and lean cuts of steak. I also incorporate a veggie with every meal, even breakfast.

She stands 5 feet 4 inches (163 centimetres) tall, and her body measurements are 33-26-38 inches (84-66-97 centimetres).

Who are Mignon Von's kids?

Mignon Von is a proud mother of one. She first mentioned her child in 2015 when she shared that her motivation to lose weight came from her then 6-year-old daughter. Mignon Von's daughter was born in 2009, making her 16 years old as of 2025.

FAQs

  1. What is Mignon Von's real name? Her real name is Mignon Von Baker.
  2. Who are Mignon Von's parents? Her parents are not publicly known.
  3. When is Mignon Von from? The American actress was born and raised in Washington, DC, USA.
  4. What is Mignon Von's nationality? She is an American national.
  5. What does Mignon Von do for a living? She is an actress, writer, and producer.
  6. What is Mignon Von's height? Her height is 5 feet 4 inches or 163 centimetres.
  7. Who is Mignon Von's husband? She has not tied the knot and is seemingly not dating anyone.

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Mignon Von Baker's acting career has gradually grown since entering the entertainment industry. She is also a film producer, writer, and social media personality.

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