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Actress Tasha Smith
Tasha Smith is a multifaceted actress whose work
brings style and intensity to the subjects she plays on the big and
small screens. Smith can currently be seen in Tyler Perry’s television
series
“FOR BETTER OR
WORSE”
(OWN). Smith’s memorable portrayal of “Angela,” in Perry’s box office
hits,
“WHY DID I GET
MARRIED?”
and its sequel,
“WHY DID I GET
MARRIED, TOO?”,
alongside Janet Jackson and Jill Scott, sparked the creation of the
spin-off series which is focused around her relationship with onscreen
husband, “Marcus”, played by Michael Jai White.
Smith’s other film
credits include Tyler Perry’s
“DADDY’S LITTLE
GIRLS” (Lionsgate),
as “Jennifer” opposite Idris Elba and Gabrielle Union. Her performance
still resonates with audiences and critics alike. Smith went on to
co-star in the #1 box office film,
“JUMPING THE BROOM”
(Columbia), starring Paula Patton, Laz Alonso and Angela Bassett. She
also appeared in the romantic comedy,
“COUPLES RETREAT”
(Universal), starring opposite Vince Vaughn, Jon Favreau, Jason
Bateman and Faizon Love, adding to her already impressive box office
resume which includes;
“ATL”
(Warner Bros.) with T.I. and Mykelti Williamson,
“THE GOOD MOTHER”
(Sony/Screen Gems) with Angie Harmon and Joel Gretsch,
"THE WHOLE TEN
YARDS"
(Warner Bros.) with Bruce Willis and Matthew Perry, and the sports
drama,
"THE LONGSHOTS"
(Dimension/The Weinstein Company) with Ice Cube and Keke Palmer.
Smith is also
well-known for her extensive work on the small screen; most notably,
her critically-acclaimed portrayal of the drug-addicted, ‘Ronnie
Boyce,” in HBO's Emmy Award-winning mini-series,
"THE CORNER"
directed by Charles S. Dutton. Smith has also guest starred on
numerous popular television shows such as;
"NIP/TUCK," "MEET
THE BROWNS," "THE GAME," "GIRLFRIENDS," "ALL OF US," "WITHOUT A
TRACE," and "STRONG MEDICINE,"
among others.
On and off the big
and small screen, Tasha Smith seems to naturally command attention.
She takes time to share her inspirational life story through
motivational speaking, as well as mentoring emerging actors through
the Tasha Smith Actors Workshop (TSAW). Her latest venture is as a
beauty entrepreneur, where she has partnered with a top chemist to
develop her new fragrance,
US.
Her mission is to make her fragrance affordable and available to local
merchants directly within the community.
In her spare time,
the Camden, New Jersey native loves to workout at the gym, cook
gourmet meals, and entertain friends at her home. A newlywed, Smith
resides in Los Angeles with her husband/manager Keith Douglas.
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