Jasmine Guy was born on March 10, 1962, in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., and her parents are Reverend William Vincent Guy and Jaye Rudolph. Jasmine has also worked with these great performers and directors in these films and miniseries: Spike Lee's 'School Daze'; Eddie Murphy's 'Harlem Nights'; Alex Hailey's 'Queen', and Debbie Allen's 'Stompin' at the Savoy'. We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. Alex Hailey's 'Queen', and Debbie Allen's 'Stompin' at the Savoy'. Jasmine admitted in a 2007 interview that she would love to do a reboot of "A Different World." This was based on Alex Haley's book Queen: The Story of an American Family, a companion volume to his earlier Roots: The Saga of an American Family, which itself had been converted to a television mini-series. Her other television 1000s of new photos added daily. She was born on March 10, 1962, in Boston, Massachusetts. Unfortunately, their marriage ended in divorce and Duckett was accused of neglecting his duties to Imani. The production ran September 24 through October 3 at the Festival in Montgomery, Alabama, before moving to Atlanta's Alliance Theatre for performances October 20 through November 14. There was a rumor that she was suffering from lupus but she denied the rumor. Find the editorial stock photo of Jasmine Guy Sister Monica, and more photos in the Shutterstock collection of editorial photography. Many people tuned in to the show "A Different World" without knowing that one of its main cast members, particularly Whitley, was often played by two different people, a pair of identical twins. Also known as Jasmin A Guy. She is known for acting on shows like "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" in 1990, "Intimate Portrait. In early 2011, Guy directed George C. Wolfe's The Colored Museum for True Colors,[17] and in June 2011, Guy costarred with Kenny Leon in their production of Sam Shepard's play Fool For Love at The Balzer Theater at Herren's in Atlanta, Georgia. Guy made her film debut in 1988 in Spike Lee's musical-drama film School Daze. Undercover, Superstition, The Quad, Greys Anatomy and so many others. Jasmine is not only a beautiful actress but also a dancer, director, singer, and philanthropist with a very big heart. A year later her union was blessed with a very beautiful daughter named Imani Guy-Duckett. She has a sister named Monica Guy. In announcing the hire, True Colors said Guy's full-time position would be both administrative and artistic, and both local and national. [18] In August 2010, Guy had joined Kenny Leon's True Colors Theatre Company in an off stage role as the company's Producing Director. Add or change photo on IMDbPro Add to list More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Known for The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 7.9 TV Series Danielle 1992 1 ep Intimate Portrait 7.6 Actress Jasmine Guy, actor Kadeem Hardison, and Monica Guy pose for photographs on the set of A Different World on February 24, 1992 at CBS/MTM. Actress-dancer-director Jasmine Guy has enjoyed a diverse career in television, theatre and film. [citation needed] At the age of 17, she moved to New York City to study dance at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center. Other Works | Publicity Listings | Official Sites. Jasmine has also 143 on the US Top 200 Album Chart and spawned three hit singles: "Try Me" (US R&B No. Meanwhile, Monica, who shared screen time with her sister on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air appeared in television shows and musicals and also ran a childrens dance school while working with mental patients and the homeless. engagements, addressing diverse audiences at colleges, universities, Includes Address(9) Phone(4) See Results. Teaches dance to underprivileged children. We believe that every person's story is important as it provides our community with an opportunity to feel a sense of belonging, share their hopes and dreams. Starring as Velma Kelly in 'Chicago' at the Shubert Theatre, New York, NY. Actress Jasmine Guy and sister Monica Guy pose for photographs on the set of A Different World on February 24, 1992 at CBS/MTM Studios in Studio City, California. During the run of A Different World, Guy released her self-titled debut album in 1990. Jasmine went on to pursue acting in film and theatre and even dabbled in music. Guy today remains best known for her starring role as Whitley Gilbert in the television sitcom A Different World. She portrayed the role of the mother of Halle Berrys character in the TV mini-series Queen in 1993, appeared as Dr. Jessica Bryce in Living Single in 1996, Captain Teri Washington in The Outer Limits, Delilah in The Parkers, and recently she appeared as Sawyer in OK K.O! Jasmine has around 306k followers on Instagram, about 108.2k followers on Twitter, and around 27.3k followers on Facebook. [5] Filming on School Daze was completed before she joined the cast of A Different World. Jasmine Guy then moved to New York City and attended the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center where she studied dance. We acted together once in a Lifetime comedy special. In 2009, Guy performed in The People Speak, a documentary that used dramatic and musical performances of the letters, diaries, and speeches of everyday Americans, based on historian Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States. She began her professional career at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in New York City. Her continuing desire to blend balance and discipline with MONICA PLAYED WHITLEY'S COUSIN ON THE WEDDING TO THE SENATOR EPISODE. Her parents were African-American pastors who taught the philosophy of religion to college students. 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I don't have to explain myself. For now, she's been focusing on her studies and participating in school plays rather than those open to the public. In addition to television, Guy has had some success as a stage actress. She played Roxy Harvey on Dead Like Me and as Sheila "Grams" Bennet on The Vampire Diaries. 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Profession: Actress, Director, Singer, Dancer Known For: Dina Debut: Film: School Daze 1988 Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories! Everything We Know About Jasmine Guys Career, Family Life and Net Worth, Dany Garcia Wiki, Bio, Relationship With Dwayne Johnson, Age, Net Worth, Tom Franco Wiki, Bio, Wife, Brother, Net Worth, Acting Career, Girlfriend. Their mother, Jaye Guy (ne Rudolph), was a high school teacher in her early days. She starred in the movie Intimate Portrait in 2001 and Unsung Hollywood in 2016. In 2004, Jasmine penned the biography 'Evolution of a Revolutionary' On April 8, 2008, People reported that Guy and Duckett were divorcing after ten years of marriage due to irreconcilable differences. World'. 34, US R&B No. [19] Shakur recuperated at Guy's home after he was shot in 1994. Jasmine has worked extensively in theatre with Kenny Leon, Susan Booth, Andrea Frye and Pearl Cleage. "Jasmine would like to say that there is no villain in this scenario and that she is ending her marriage due to irreconcilable differences," says Guy's rep Paul Gendreau in a statement. They have two daughters. She's made my road a lot clearer. Showing 5 records from over 100 Criminal Records & Traffic Violations that matched the name Jasmine Guy: Disclaimer: . Image Awards for her portrayal of the pretentious but funny southern belle. Of course, like her daughter, she also ventured into theater plays, starring on "The Wiz," "Chicago," and "Grease.". Her parents were of African American and Portuguese descent. features Xcape with Candy Burgess. [5], Guy began her television career with a non-speaking role, as a dancer, in seven episodes of the 1982 television series Fame under the direction of choreographer Debbie Allen.[6]. Although born in Boston, Jasmine grew up in Atlanta, with her sister, Monica Guy. William Guy also taught religion and philosophy at schools. It's powerful. 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