Jasmine Guy

Birth Name:

Jasmine Guy

Birth Place:

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack, Director, Writer

She received six NAACP Image Awards for her role as Whitley Gilbert on "A Different World․"
She moved to New York City at 17 to study dance at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center
Her TV career began with a non-speaking role in the series "Fame․"
Quote: "I really just want my little girl to grow into a happy, wonderful woman․ However, I can do that whether it's by guiding her or staying out of her way when I need to - that's the most important thing to me right now․"
While starring in the TV series "A Different World," she wrote three episodes and directed one
In the 1990s, she released a self-titled debut album that spawned three singles
She helped Tupac Shakur's mother, Afeni, write a biography about her life as an ex-Black Panther

1988Image Award - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
1990Image Award - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series:Winner
1991Image Award - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series:Winner
1992Image Award - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series:Winner
1993Image Award - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series:Winner
1994Image Award - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series:Winner
1995Image Award - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series:Winner
1996Image Award - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated
1997Image Award - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Television Movie or Mini-Series:Nominated
2005Image Award - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated
2023Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series:Winner

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