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 Tatyana Marisol Ali was born on January 24, 1979, in North Bellmore, New York, to Sonia, a nurse from Panama, and Sheriff Ali, a retired police officer from Trinidad. At the age of four, she started singing and got a taste of fame when she begged her mother to take her to an audition for Sesame Street (1969).She went on to perform in many productions in her native New York, including the Broadway show "Fences"--with James Earl Jones and, later, Billy Dee Williams--and the off-Broadway show "Orfeo del Campo". When she was seven, she appeared on Star Search (1983) and won twice, receiving a four-star rating when she appeared for a second time. At age 11, Tatyana moved from New York to Los Angeles to establish her career and, not long afterwards, got her breakthrough role:Will Smith's cousin, "Ashley Banks," from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990).While filming "The Fresh Prince," she also had exciting side projects, including guest roles in television shows such as The Cosby Show (1984), The All New Mickey Mouse Club (1989) (aka "The Mickey Mouse Club"), Kyno's Storytime (1992), Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1990) and Foster's Field Trip (1994).The public saw her grow on "Fresh Prince" from an adorable little girl to a stunning young woman, and she sang in several episodes of the show, most notably her rendition of Aretha Franklin's "Respect" and an original song, "Make Up Your Mind." Smith was so impressed with her singing that he asked if she would consider doing it professionally. Tatyana began preparing for her singing career during the last year of the show as she began training her vocal cords, recording demos and publicly performing on television and in various informal live concerts. Her performances on "The Fresh Prince" actually helped her build a fan base that anxiously waited for her first album launch. On August 25, she released her album "Kiss the Sky" (MJJ Music/Work/SME) and her single "Daydreamin'." The single was certified gold within weeks of its release, and it quickly rose on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles, where it reached #6 and stayed there for two weeks. She also contributed to major movies such as Crocodile Dundee II (1988) and Eddie Murphy: Raw (1987). Since then, she has had significant roles in two films, Fall Into Darkness (1996) and Fakin' Da Funk (1997). She has also guest-starred in several sitcoms, including In the House (1995), and had a cameo role in the film Kiss the Girls (1997). She also went to Harvard and graduated with a degree in Anthropology in June 2002. She is now working on a new album and starring in more movies.
Bio:
Tatyana Marisol Ali was born on January 24, 1979, in North Bellmore, New York, to Sonia, a nurse from Panama, and Sheriff Ali, a retired police officer from Trinidad. At the age of four, she started singing and got a taste of fame when she begged her mother to take her to an audition for Sesame Street (1969).She went on to perform in many productions in her native New York, including the Broadway show "Fences"--with James Earl Jones and, later, Billy Dee Williams--and the off-Broadway show "Orfeo del Campo". When she was seven, she appeared on Star Search (1983) and won twice, receiving a four-star rating when she appeared for a second time. At age 11, Tatyana moved from New York to Los Angeles to establish her career and, not long afterwards, got her breakthrough role:Will Smith's cousin, "Ashley Banks," from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990).While filming "The Fresh Prince," she also had exciting side projects, including guest roles in television shows such as The Cosby Show (1984), The All New Mickey Mouse Club (1989) (aka "The Mickey Mouse Club"), Kyno's Storytime (1992), Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1990) and Foster's Field Trip (1994).The public saw her grow on "Fresh Prince" from an adorable little girl to a stunning young woman, and she sang in several episodes of the show, most notably her rendition of Aretha Franklin's "Respect" and an original song, "Make Up Your Mind." Smith was so impressed with her singing that he asked if she would consider doing it professionally. Tatyana began preparing for her singing career during the last year of the show as she began training her vocal cords, recording demos and publicly performing on television and in various informal live concerts. Her performances on "The Fresh Prince" actually helped her build a fan base that anxiously waited for her first album launch. On August 25, she released her album "Kiss the Sky" (MJJ Music/Work/SME) and her single "Daydreamin'." The single was certified gold within weeks of its release, and it quickly rose on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles, where it reached #6 and stayed there for two weeks. She also contributed to major movies such as Crocodile Dundee II (1988) and Eddie Murphy: Raw (1987). Since then, she has had significant roles in two films, Fall Into Darkness (1996) and Fakin' Da Funk (1997). She has also guest-starred in several sitcoms, including In the House (1995), and had a cameo role in the film Kiss the Girls (1997). She also went to Harvard and graduated with a degree in Anthropology in June 2002. She is now working on a new album and starring in more movies.
Tivia:
Mother is Afro-Panamanian; father is from Trinidad of East Indian descent.Is still good friends with Will Smith.Graduated from Harvard University in June 2002 with a degree in Afro-American history and government.Still has contact with her The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) co-stars.Started in showbiz at the age of four-and-a-half on the classic children's show Sesame Street (1969), most notably when she said her name into a C.M. I. Fairlight synthesizer that was being played by Herbie Hancock.Can speak Spanish fluently and say some phrases in Hindi.(July 17, 2016) Married her boyfriend of two years, Dr. Vaughn Rasberry, an assistant professor of English at Stanford University, in Beverly Hills, California, following a 4-month-long engagement. They met on eHarmony.Mother, with husband Dr. Vaughn Rasberry, of two sons Edward Aszard Rasberry (b. September 16, 2016) and Alejandro Vaughn Rasberry (b. August 15, 2019).Her favorite book is The Celestine Prophecy by James RedfieldReleased her debut album, "Kiss the Sky," in 1998 and released music videos for "Boy, You Knock Me Out," "Daydreamin'," and "Every Time" to promote the album.Was in a relationship with actor Jonathan Brandis for 3 years (1996-1999).Has two younger sisters, Kimberly and TV producer Anastasia N. Ali.Has worked with Tamala Jones twice, once in The Brothers (2001) and, again, in Nora's Hair Salon (2004).Her favorite movies are Gone with the Wind (1939), West Side Story (1961), Vertigo (1958) and the biopic, What's Love Got to Do with It (1993).Her favorite actors are Spencer Tracy and Humphrey Bogart.Appeared on Star Search (1983) in 1987 and was Junior Vocalist Champion.Has worked with Jenifer Lewis three times: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990), The Brothers (2001) and, most recently, Nora's Hair Salon (2004).Touring with the "All That and More Music Festival" (1999)Some of her hobbies are gymnastics, swimming, dancing, and singing.She worked with Alfonso Ribeiro in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) and Kidz in the Wood (1995).She graduated from Marymount High School in Los Angeles, California.Ranked #74 in VH1 100 Top Child Stars in 2005Has posed in King's Magazine twice.Graduated from Harvard University with a degree in government. (June 2002)Appeared on Star Search (1983), beating her opponents several times.Attended the Buckley School in Sherman Oaks, California.Admires Oprah Winfrey.Currently working on her new album (March 2005) |
| Name: |
Tatyana Ali |
Type: |
Actress,Producer,Soundtrack (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
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IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Actress,Producer,Soundtrack |
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Actress,Producer,Soundtrack |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 05:27:52 |
| Height: |
5' 4' (1.63 m) |
| Biography: |
Tatyana Marisol Ali was born on January 24, 1979, in North Bellmore, New York, to Sonia, a nurse from Panama, and Sheriff Ali, a retired police officer from Trinidad. At the age of four, she started singing and got a taste of fame when she begged her |
| Trivia: |
Mother is Afro-Panamanian; father is from Trinidad of East Indian descent.Is still good friends with Will Smith.Graduated from Harvard University in June 2002 with a degree in Afro-American history and government.Still has contact with her The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) co-stars.Started in showbiz at the age of four-and-a-half on the classic children's show Sesame Street (1969), most notably when she said her name into a C.M. I. Fairlight synthesizer that was being played by Herbie Hancock.Can speak Spanish fluently and say some phrases in Hindi.(July 17, 2016) Married her boyfriend of two years, Dr. Vaughn Rasberry, an assistant professor of English at Stanford University, in Beverly Hills, California, following a 4-month-long engagement. They met on eHarmony.Mother, with husband Dr. Vaughn Rasberry, of two sons Edward Aszard Rasberry (b. September 16, 2016) and Alejandro Vaughn Rasberry (b. August 15, 2019).Her favorite book is The Celestine Prophecy by James RedfieldReleased her debut album, "Kiss the Sky," in 1998 and released music videos for "Boy, You Knock Me Out," "Daydreamin'," and "Every Time" to promote the album.Was in a relationship with actor Jonathan Brandis for 3 years (1996-1999).Has two younger sisters, Kimberly and TV producer Anastasia N. Ali.Has worked with Tamala Jones twice, once in The Brothers (2001) and, again, in Nora's Hair Salon (2004).Her favorite movies are Gone with the Wind (1939), West Side Story (1961), Vertigo (1958) and the biopic, What's Love Got to Do with It (1993).Her favorite actors are Spencer Tracy and Humphrey Bogart.Appeared on Star Search (1983) in 1987 and was Junior Vocalist Champion.Has worked with Jenifer Lewis three times: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990), The Brothers (2001) and, most recently, Nora's Hair Salon (2004).Touring with the "All That and More Music Festival" (1999)Some of her hobbies are gymnastics, swimming, dancing, and singing.She worked with Alfonso Ribeiro in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) and Kidz in the Wood (1995).She graduated from Marymount High School in Los Angeles, California.Ranked #74 in VH1 100 Top Child Stars in 2005Has posed in King's Magazine twice.Graduated from Harvard University with a degree in government. (June 2002)Appeared on Star Search (1983), beating her opponents several times.Attended the Buckley School in Sherman Oaks, California.Admires Oprah Winfrey.Currently working on her new album (March 2005) |
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"After that episode, I would meet people on the street and they'd ask me 'When is your album coming out?' This was before I'd even thought about pursuing a record deal" (After her singing performances on the Fresh Prince of Bel Air)
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"Will never told me he was doing this, but I think he kept distance to let me explore and really feel like it was mine - and not like someone was holding my hand." (On making her album Kiss The Sky)
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I always want to entertain people and sing and dance.
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Believe in yourself and your talent 100% and never let anyone discourage you from following your dream.
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"I found it challenging, but a lot like I expected. A lot of independent study. It was weird at first because I think everyone thought maybe that I thought I was some sort of diva. It took a couple weeks before anyone got the nerve to talk to me and word got around that I was normal. I used to get stopped for little interviews and starting meeting people." (On going to Harvard) |
| Job title: |
Actress,Producer,Soundtrack |
| Others works: |
(1998) Album: "Kiss the Sky" (MJJ Music/Work/SME Records).
Music video: Appeared in the Nick Cannon video "Can I Live".
Music video: Appeared in the Tevin Campbell video "Goodbye"
Audio book: Narrated "Inspired By . . |
| Spouse: |
Dr. Vaughn Rasberry (July 17, 2016 - present) (2 children) |
| Children: |
Edward Aszard Rasberry |
| Parents: |
Sonia Ali
Sheriff Ali |
| Relatives: |
Anastasia N. Ali (Sibling) |
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