At the American Black Film Festival in New York City, June 11-14, actress Tasha Smith is teaching Master Class: Actor’s Workshop. The television and movie actress has starred in hits like ATL, Why Did I Get Married?, Daddy’s Little Girls and most recently, she took on the role of Cookie Lyon’s (Taraji P. Henson) sister in the Fox smash, Empire.
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Smith’s range has not only landed her roles in classic films and a top rating show on the Oprah Winfrey Network, but it’s also made her a highly sought after teacher among fellow talents. Actors, both seasoned and rising, have relied on her coaching and craft expertise. See if you recognize any of these famous students of Smith.
Lance Gross
Lance Gross has starred in House of Payne, Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor, and Crisis, among other TV and film works.
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Gabrielle Dennis
Gabrielle Dennis is best known from her performance as Janay on the popular show The Game. She also appeared in My Name is Earl and The Underground, a sketch comedy series produced by and starring Damon Wayans.
Elisabeth Rohm
Elisabeth Rohm got her acting start on the soap opera One Life to Live in the 60s. Since then, she’s remained a Hollywood leading star, landing lead roles in Heroes
, Abduction and Transit.
Dijon Talton
Dijon Talton starred in the hit teen show, Glee. He took on the role of Matt Rutherford, an athlete on the football team and a member of the school glee club, New Directions.
LeToya Luckett
After making a name in Destiny’s Child, one of the most successful girl groups of all time, LeToya Luckett broke out as a solo artist and actress. Luckett has starred in Single Ladies
; Preacher’s Kid andFrom the Rough, alongside Taraji P. Henson.Black Enterprise and Film Life present The 19th Annual American Black Film Festival June 11-June 14 in New York City. To register now and find out more visit, ABFF.com. Join us at The American Black Film Festival, the largest gathering for film and TV enthusiasts.