Novi Brown is an actress, producer, photographer, model and writer currently starring as “Sabrina Hollins” in this year’s hugely successful BET show, Tyler Perry’s SISTAS. With each episode written, directed, and produced by Tyler Perry, SISTAS has debuted to large ratings and a social media cult-like following. The already beloved show revolves around a group…
Category: Acting
The Come-up: Creative Titus Joshua Talks Theatre & Finding Your Passion
Meet Titus Joshua; an actor, influencer, and creative. Finding a love for theatre around the age of fourteen, Titus kept up with his passion for acting which has so far given him the opportunity to work with the International Performing Arts Institute in Kiefersfelden, Germany. He has also worked on and off with Brightstar touring…
Actress Latreshia Lilly Shares Most Challenging Roles Played & her Continuous Growth as a Creative
“Continuous growth can’t happen at a standstill. ” – Latreshia Lilly As a creative and theatrical actress, Latreshia Lilly is no stranger to hard work as she continues to grow through her profession by breaking barriers playing roles people said she could never portray on the stage. They were wrong. As a third year member…
Actress & Director Kendall Alexandria Shares her Biggest Lessons in Success
You have seen her on on popular television shows such as Dear White People, Tosh.o, General Hospital, BET’s hit film Chocolate City, and her feature film “Rising Within” alongside Emmy winner Kim Estes. When Kendall Alexandria is off screen, you will discover she is also an artist, director, and author. I had the pleasure of…
THE COME-UP: Franckie Francois on Short Film ‘Residue’ and Big Dreamers Brotherhood
Franckie Francois is an actor and writer best known for the films Brown Girls Begin, Anne with an E, IRL The Series , and Get Shorty. With Big Dreamers Brotherhood also known as BDB became a production company, it was Franckie’s vision and six close friends (who all happen to be actors) who were the masterminds…
Creator “MeekFro” is a Force to be Reckoned With
Creative Mykel “MeekFro” Trent is a force to be reckoned with. Known by her authentic and artistic style, Mykel is popular for her hairstyles, wigs, and faux locs leading her to being invited by YouTube to become a YouTube Partner. Mykel has worked with and collaborated with over 40 brands. Brands like Voice of Hair, Boho…
THE COME-UP: Comedian Mark Caesar Makes the World Laugh
I remember the first time Mark Caesar made me laugh. It was seven years ago when Team Piss Yo Pants Comedy released the forever viral video, “S**t New Orleans Girls Say” and I’ve been a fan of him ever since. As a stand-up comedian and the writer of the stage play When You’re Broke You’re…
THE COME-UP: Actor Jeremy Lloyd Talks Success and Taking Center Stage
An avid lover of musical theater, Jeremy Lloyd has performed in many shows in the North Shore area. Some of his favorites roles include: Beast/Prince/Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast, Seaweed in Hairspray, Jim in Big River, Harpo in The Color Purple, and Jesus in Godspell. I had the pleasure to catch up with Jeremy as we discussed his many accomplishments, his love for theater, and his…
From New Orleans to the Big Screen: Actress Ciera Payton Shares her Journey
An accomplished actor, writer, social activist and entrepreneur, Ciera Payton is a well-respected pillar of the entertainment industry with an unwavering dedication to the arts while growing up in the city of New Orleans. I had the pleasure to catch up with Ciera as she shared her acting and entrepreneurial journey, her non-profit organization The…
