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Meet the Stars of New Comedy Series ‘Harlem’
The new modern and stylish comedy series Harlem gives the audience a front-row seat to the lives of four beautiful, independent, and talented women who live in the mecca of soulful art and Black culture. Camille ( Meagan Good ), Angie ( Shoniqua Shandai ), Quinn (Grace Byers), and Tye (Jerrie Johnson) each tell a specific narrative of feminine energy, captivating a plethora of women into the storyline.
As these sensational actors perform a version of reality, they each hold a unique personal story that adds a unique spice to the series.
Meagan Good – Camille
Meagan Monique Good is a California native that grew up on television. She’s been booking commercials since she was four.
Good played the “it girl” for several major Black teen films in the early 2000s. She had significant roles in House Party 4, Roll Bounce, Stomp the Yard, and You Got Served.
Later in her career, Good began to seek out more crucial parts in Hollywood; roles that challenged her acting chops. She took on a focused role in the Steve Harvery-inspired movie, Think Like a Man.
Her character Mya expressed so many emotions and different levels of strength within her setting that she felt relatable to every woman’s internal struggle with love.
Currently, Good is working on Shazam! Fury of the Gods.
Jerrie Johnson – Tye
Penn State School of Theatre Alum, Jerrie Johnson gained her Bachelor of Arts in theatre with a minor in African American Studies. As an actress, poet, and arts activist, Johnson went on to earn her Master’s of fine arts at the American Conservatory Theater in 2019.
As a Philadelphia native, Johnson had her TV debut on Freeform’s Good Trouble. Recently, Johnson became a published poet with her creative project, The New Normal, an inspired piece by the current pandemic.
Johnson uses her voice to advocate the value of fresh food in underserved communities. She is currently focusing on designing “healing pods” in impacting communities.
Grace Byers – Quinn
Grace Lillis Gealey, now known as Grace Byers, was born on British Overseas territory in the Cayman Islands.
She moved to America in her college years, attending the University of South Florida. She received her bachelor’s degree in Theater Arts. Byers continued her academic journey at the University of Irvine and received her Master’s in Acting.
Byers landed several theatrical productions, short films, and national commercials in Chicago; her acting presence in the world was timestamped in her role as Anika Calhoun in the hit TV series Empire.
She also dedicates an immeasurable amount of energy to activism and the betterment of humankind.
The activist and actress Byers recently published a children’s book, I am Enough. It was released in March of 2020.
Shoniqua Shandai – Angie
Shoniqua Shandai is a New York-born starlet with her eyes on the spotlight. As a trained actress and singer, Shandai spends most of her life honing her skills.
Shandai was brought up in Richmond, Virginia but moved to the land of movie stars. In Hollywood, Shandai graduated from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, where she received music and theatrical performance credentials.
After being in several Hollywood productions, Shandai’s career in front of the camera began to take form. She landed the title role in a Mud Puddle Film, Zola Jumped in.
Shandai is looking to use her platform to represent all shapes of women and break the narrow lens of beauty.
Harlem is now streaming on Prime Video.
Ryan Coogler, the acclaimed director of Black Panther and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, has confirmed that Hollywood legend Denzel Washington will join the cast of Black Panther 3. This announcement came during Coogler’s appearance on the 7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony podcast, where he revealed that he has written a role specifically for the two-time Oscar winner, whom he regards as “the greatest living actor.”
Washington first hinted at his involvement in the Marvel project during a November 2024 interview on the Today show in Australia, generating excitement among fans. Coogler, who has long admired Washington, expressed his enthusiasm about their upcoming collaboration, noting their close relationship and Washington’s cultural significance. “Denzel is family at this point,” he said in the interview.
Although Marvel Studios has not officially announced Black Panther 3, the franchise’s success, having grossed over $2 billion globally from its first two films, makes a third installment a logical step. The film is still in early development, and while there is no confirmed release date, Coogler hinted that it’s “not long” away, potentially targeting a 2028 release following Avengers: Secret Wars.
Speculation about Washington’s role is abundant, with fans suggesting he could portray a new Wakandan character, a historical figure like Bashenga, or even a multiverse variant of T’Challa or T’Chaka. The emotional connection to the late Chadwick Boseman, who credited Washington’s mentorship for his career, adds significant weight to this casting choice.
Halle Berry and Van Hunt went public with their relationship in September 2020. After five years of dating, Hunt, a Grammy-winning musician, proposed to the Oscar-winning actress, but Berry has not yet accepted.
Berry’s decision to decline Hunt’s proposal, at least for now, stems primarily from her history with marriage. The actress has been married three times previously—to former MLB player David Justice (1993–1997), singer Eric Benét (2001–2005), and actor Olivier Martinez (2013–2016). She also shares a daughter, Nahla, 17, with ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry, and a son, Maceo, 11, with Martinez. Hunt has been married once and has a teenage son, Drake.
During the Today interview, Berry explained, “Well, I’ve been married three times. Van has been married once, and so no, we don’t feel like we have to get married to validate our love in any way. We don’t.”
While Berry has not accepted Hunt’s proposal, she has not ruled out marriage entirely. In the same interview, she expressed that she believes Hunt is the right partner for her, stating, “I think we will get married just because, out of the people I’ve been married to, this is the person I should have married.” She added that any future marriage would be a choice made out of desire for expression, not obligation, and hinted at a potential wedding “soon.”
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