Tasha Smith is a highly accomplished and versatile actress and director, renowned for her captivating performances and meticulous attention to detail in her work. Her extensive portfolio boasts a diverse range of roles, showcasing her impressive range and adaptability.
Throughout her career, Tasha has made a significant impact on the entertainment industry, with standout performances in various television series and films. Notably, her portrayal of "Carol" in the hit drama Empire, "Brenda" in Netflix's Running Out Of Time, and "Ronnie Boyce" in the critically-acclaimed HBO mini-series The Corner, have all garnered widespread recognition and acclaim.
Tasha's memorable performances in films such as Why Did I Get Married? and its sequel Why Did I Get Married, Too?, sparked the creation of the spin-off series For Better Or Worse on OWN, for which she received an NAACP Image Award nomination for "Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series." Her impressive filmography also includes notable roles in Lionsgate films Addicted and Daddy's Little Girls, Sony's Jumping The Broom, and Universal's romantic comedy Couples Retreat, among others.
Beyond her work as an actress, Tasha has also made a significant impact as a director. Her recent directorial credits include episodes of 9-1-1 for Fox, Black Lightning for The CW, the Untitled Tracy Oliver project for Amazon, Star on Fox, P-Valley on Starz, Tales on BET, as well as her directorial debut feature film for TV1 titled When Love Kills, which was nominated for a NAACP Award.
Tasha Smith's unwavering optimism and enthusiasm are contagious, and she has dedicated her time to sharing her inspirational life story through motivational speaking and mentoring emerging actors through the Tasha Smith Actors Workshop (TSAW).
