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Sistas (TV Series)
''Sistas'' is an American comedy drama television series created, written and executive produced by Tyler Perry that premiered on October 23, 2019, on BET. Cast and characters Main * KJ Smith as Andrea "Andi" Barnes, a divorce attorney who gets in a relationship with a married man who never solves a case. * Ebony Obsidian as Karen Mott, a hair salon owner in a complicated relationship, as well as the love interest of a newly separated man. *Mignon Von as Daniella "Danni" King, an abrasive and young at heart airline supervisor * Novi Brown as Sabrina Hollins, a bank supervisor who falls in love with a man whose sexuality she questions * Chido Nwokocha as Gary Marshall Borders, a married man who starts a relationship with Andi * DeVale Ellis as Zac Taylor, Karen's ex and later, father of her child and Fatima's love interest and later, husband * Brian Jordan Jr. as Maurice Webb, Sabrina's gay coworker and friend *Kevin Walton as Aaron Carter, Karen's married love interest and la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comedy Drama
Comedy drama (also known by the portmanteau dramedy) is a hybrid genre of works that combine elements of comedy and Drama (film and television), drama. In film, as well as scripted television series, serious dramatic subjects (such as death, illness, betrayal, grief, etc.) are handled with realism and subtlety, while preserving a humorous tenor. The term "dramedy" began to be used in the television industry in the 1980s. Modern television comedy dramas tend to have more humour integrated into the story than the comic relief common in drama series, but usually contain a lower joke rate than sitcom, sitcoms. History In Theatre of ancient Greece, Greek theatre, plays were considered comedies or tragedies (i.e. drama): the former being light stories with a happy ending, and the latter serious stories with a sad ending. This concept even influenced Theatre of ancient Rome, Roman theatre and theatre of the Hellenistic period. Theatre of that era is thought to have long-lasting infl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Variety (magazine)
''Variety'' is an American trade magazine owned by Penske Media Corporation. It was founded by Sime Silverman in New York City in 1905 as a weekly newspaper reporting on theater and vaudeville. In 1933, ''Daily Variety'' was launched, based in Los Angeles, to cover the film industry, motion-picture industry. ''Variety'' website features entertainment news, reviews, box office results, plus a credits database, production charts and film calendar. History Founding ''Variety'' has been published since December 16, 1905, when it was launched by Sime Silverman as a weekly periodical covering theater and vaudeville, with its headquarters in New York City. Silverman had been fired by ''The Morning Telegraph'' in 1905 for panning an act which had taken out an advert for $50. He subsequently decided to start his own publication that, he said, would "not be influenced by advertising." With a loan of $1,500 from his father-in-law, he launched ''Variety'' as publisher and editor. In additi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BET+
BET+ is a Video on demand#Subscription models, streaming service operated by Tyler Perry Studios and the BET Networks, BET Media Group, a subsidiary of Paramount Global's CBS Entertainment Group. The service was first announced on June 24, 2019, and launched on September 19, 2019. BET+ features both original films and television series from the BET program library and is the exclusive streaming home of programming produced by Tyler Perry, as part of BET's overall deal with him. Will Packer and Tracy Oliver have also signed on to produce original programming for the service. BET+ was part of Viacom (2005–2019), Viacom's 2017 turnaround strategy, which saw the company acquiring and investing into digital platforms. Prior to the announcement of BET+, Viacom acquired the free streaming platform Pluto TV on March 4, 2019, and launched several channels branded after Viacom-owned cable networks and Intellectual property, IPs, including BET-branded channels. History In 2017, Viacom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bruh (TV Series)
''Bruh'' is an American television series created, written, executive produced and directed by Tyler Perry that premiered on May 7, 2020 on BET+ BET+ is a Video on demand#Subscription models, streaming service operated by Tyler Perry Studios and the BET Networks, BET Media Group, a subsidiary of Paramount Global's CBS Entertainment Group. The service was first announced on June 24, 2019, .... Plot The series follows five middle-aged best friends (John, Tom, Mike, Bill and Greg) from college as they explore the world of dating, careers and friendship in a present-day society. John, the owner of a sandwich shop (A's & J's), struggles to make ends meet after an incident got him kicked out of college. He relies on his friends for everything and lives with his mother, Alice who constantly tolerates him. She co-owns the business with her son. Tom, a successful doctor, struggles to uphold his name when an incident from his past with one of his co-workers puts his career in jeopardy. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason Weaver
Jason Michael Weaver (born July 18, 1979) is an American actor and singer best known for his roles as Marcus Henderson on The WB sitcom '' Smart Guy,'' Jerome Turrell on the short-lived sitcom '' Thea'' from 1993 to 1994, and the preteen Michael Jackson on the 1992 miniseries '' The Jacksons: An American Dream'', which originally both aired on ABC. He was also the singing voice of the young Simba in Walt Disney Feature Animation's 1994 film ''The Lion King''. He was featured on Chingy's 2004 hit single " One Call Away", which peaked at number 2 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. He played Teddy in the 2006 hit movie ''ATL''. Career Acting career One of Weaver's earliest acting roles was on Oprah Winfrey's 1990 television series '' Brewster Place''. He went on to portray a pre-teen Michael Jackson (aged 9-14) in the 1992 miniseries '' The Jacksons: An American Dream'', and starred on the television sitcoms '' Thea'' (1993–1994) and '' Smart Guy'' (1997–1999). In 1992, he prov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eva Marcille
Eva Marcille Pigford (born October 30, 1984) is an American actress, fashion model and television personality. She rose to prominence after she won the third cycle of ''America's Next Top Model''. Afterwards, she starred as Tracie Evans in Tyler Perry's ''House of Payne'' (2007–2012), and landed the role of Tyra Hamilton on the CBS daytime soap opera ''The Young and the Restless'' (2008–2009). Marcille later returned to reality television as a cast member on the Bravo television series '' The Real Housewives of Atlanta'' (2018–2021). Early life Eva was born in Los Angeles, California as Eva Pigford. Her middle name, Marcille, is an amalgam of her grandmothers' names "Marjorie" and "Lucille". Her parents are both African American. She attended Raymond Avenue Elementary School, Marina Del Rey Middle School, and Washington Preparatory High School (2002). She attended Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia; however, she left the school shortly after winning the third seas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tanya Chisholm
Tanya Michelle Chisholm (born July 1, 1983) is an American actress and dancer. She is mostly known for her role as Kelly Wainwright on the Nickelodeon comedy series, ''Big Time Rush,'' and comedy film ''Big Time Movie''. also played Marcie on the ''Legally Blonde'' spin off, ''Legally Blondes'' (otherwise known as ''Legally Blonde 3'') alongside the film's stars, Camilla and Rebecca Rosso. She has guest-starred in shows including ''Cory in the House'', ''Ghost Whisperer'', and ''Cold Case''. She also had a recurring role on ''Veronica Mars''. Chisholm has also appeared in YouTube group, WongFuProduction's, videos such as ''Linappropriate'', Chester See's sketch production called ''I Glove You'', and David Choi's music video for "Won't Even Start" as an extra. Career Tanya Chisholm is a graduate of the UCLA School of Theatre, Film, and Television. Chisholm is best known for playing the main 'Sharpette', Jackie, in the Disney movie ''High School Musical 2''; the only Sharpette t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skyh Black
Skyh Alvester Black (born February 16, 1988) is an American actor, dancer and model, known for his role in the BET+ drama series, ''All the Queen's Men''. Life and career Black was born and raised by his grandparents as Alvester Martin in Miami, Florida. He took an interest in dance at three years old while watching Michael Jackson videos on television. He attended New World School of the Arts in Downtown Miami and later School of American Ballet in New York. Black later moved to Los Angeles and worked as a backup dancer for Rihanna, Mariah Carey and Beyonce. After appearing in Michael Jackson's posthumous music video " A Place with No Name", choreographer Debbie Allen pushed Black, who was homeless at the time, into acting. In 2016, Black released his debut R&B single and music video "Overdose" under the name Alv3ster. In 2017, he starred in the Vivica A. Fox Lifetime reality series, ''Vivica's Black Magic'' about her creation of all-male exotic dance group, and the following ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sean Poolman
''8th & Ocean'' is an American reality series about a group of models living in Miami, Florida that premiered on MTV on March 7, 2006. The series aired for ten episodes, ending its run on May 9, 2006. The creators of ''8th & Ocean'' are also responsible for ''Laguna Beach'', a show also airing on MTV. The theme song for the show is " Beautiful Love" by the Christian rock band the Afters. Synopsis The show followed the lives of ten male and female fashion models from Irene Marie Models living together in Miami's South Beach area. The name is derived from the location of the agency (near the intersection located at 8th Street and Ocean Drive in South Beach). Cast Britt and twins Kelly and Sabrina were featured in ''Maxims Hottest Women of Reality TV. They have also appeared in spreads for Dillard's and in the 2006 film ''Deck the Halls''. Britt can be seen in advertisements and on the walls of The Buckle stores. Kelly and Sabrina also starred together in a commercial for Acuvue ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shari Belafonte
Shari Lynn Belafonte (born September 22, 1954) is an American actress, model and singer. The daughter of singer and actor Harry Belafonte, she began her career as a fashion model before making her big screen debut appearing in the 1982 drama film '' If You Could See What I Hear''. She is best known for her role as Julie Gillette in the ABC drama series ''Hotel'' from 1983 to 1988. She later went to star in the Canadian science fiction series '' Beyond Reality'' (1991–1993). Belafonte also released two studio albums in the 1980s, and acted on stage in later years. Early life Shari Belafonte is the second daughter of Marguerite (née Byrd), a psychologist, and Harry Belafonte, the world-famous singer, actor, and civil rights activist. Her parents separated when her mother was pregnant with her. She attended Georgetown Day School in Washington, D.C.; Windsor Mountain School in Lenox, Massachusetts; and Buxton School in Williamstown, Massachusetts; and then Hampshire College in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tobias Truvillion
Tobias Truvillion (born October 1, 1975) is an American actor and model. He made his professional acting debut starring in the 2001 off-Broadway musical ''Oya'' receiving AUDELCO Award for Outstanding Performance in a Musical. From 2006 to 2008, Truvillion was regular cast member in the ABC daytime soap opera, ''One Life to Live'' and later had recurring roles on prime time series such as ''Empire'' and '' First Wives Club''. He appeared in films ''Brooklyn's Finest'' (2009), '' Equal Standard'' (2020), '' Sanctioning Evil'' (2022) and '' First Lady of BMF: The Tonesa Welch Story'' (2023). Life and career Truvillion was born in Queens, New York and grew up in Flushing and graduated from Bayside High School. He began his career as a runway and print model for Ford Models, and while modeling, Truvillion studied acting. In 2001 he made his professional acting debut in the off-Broadway musical ''Oya'' receiving AUDELCO Award for Outstanding Performance in a Musical. He played minor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sean Sagar
Sean Sagar (born 20 February 1990) is a British actor and model. He began his career appearing on British television before roles in films '' Blue Story'' (2019), '' Guy Ritchie's The Covenant'' (2023) and ''Mea Culpa'' (2024). In 2023, Sagar began starring in the Paramount+ series, '' NCIS: Sydney''. Life and career Sean Sagar was born and raised in London, England. He is of Jamaican and Guyanese descent. Sagar's older brother, Nick, is also an actor. Sagar made his film debut appearing in the 2012 crime drama ''Ill Manors'' directed by Plan B. As a model, Sagar worked with brands such as Hugo Boss, Topman, Theory, Paul Smith, Fenwick, Everlast and Adidas. On television, Sagar appeared in ''Casualty'', ''Top Boy'', '' Trollied'' and '' Just a Couple''. From 2016 to 2020, he starred in the BBC One military drama series, ''Our Girl''. In 2019, he appeared in the musical film '' Blue Story'' and had a minor role in the crime film, '' The Gentlemen''. From 2021 to 2022, he had ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
