Tasha Smith talks Acting, Directing, Survival of the Thickest (Netflix) & More!

Описание: blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona ‪@KokuTV‬ sat down with Tasha Smith in this inspirational, hilarious and fun interview! Let us know what you think!

Tasha Smith is an acclaimed actress, director, and producer whose multifaceted career spans film, television, and theater. Known for her commanding on-screen performances in iconic projects such as Why Did I Get Married?, Empire, and Power Book II: Ghost, Tasha has also emerged as one of Hollywood’s most in-demand directors. Her behind-the-camera credits include hit series like BMF (Starz), 9-1-1 (FOX), The Equalizer (CBS), and more—solidifying her as a trailblazer for Black women working behind the lens.

Survival of the Thickest:
In Season 2 of Survival of the Thickest, Tasha Smith expands her role both in front of and behind the camera. She reprises her role as Marley—a confident, successful Black woman in finance who fights to maintain her standing in the corporate world while fiercely supporting her best friend, Mavis. This season, Marley remains Mavis’ rock but begins to explore a new romantic trajectory of her own. Tasha brings depth, humor, and authenticity to the role, further elevating the critically acclaimed series. Survival of the Thickest Season 2 premieres March 27, 2025, on Netflix.

Desire: A Temptation Story:
Lifetime expands its hit movie slate with Temptations, a new franchise from the executive producers of Seven Deadly Sins. The first installment, Desire: A Temptation Story, premieres Saturday, April 19 at 8/7c and stars actress/director Tasha Smith alongside Adrian Holmes (Bel-Air). Smith also serves as executive producer and leads the film as Kendra—a high-profile talk show host seeking solace after the sudden loss of her mother. What begins as a peaceful getaway turns into a passionate whirlwind romance when she meets Malcolm (Holmes), a charming stranger. After an impulsive marriage, Kendra quickly discovers that surrendering to her desires may come at a dangerous cost.

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