Imani Hakim: Difference between revisions
added image |
m ce |
||
Line 15:
==Career==
Hakim was born and raised in [[Cleveland]], Ohio.<ref name=":3" /> She has two older brothers and three younger brothers.<ref name=":0" /> When she was seven she studied acting at Karamu House Theater in Cleveland.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Crump|first=Sarah|date=2009-05-23|title=Terrence Spivey of Karamu House shares his favorite Cleveland places: My Cleveland|url=https://www.cleveland.com/mycleveland/2009/05/terrence_spivey_of_karamu_hous.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-07-31|website=cleveland|language=en}}</ref> She convinced her parents to allow her to pursue a
Hakim later starred as Olympic gymnast [[Gabby Douglas]] in the [[Lifetime (TV network)|Lifetime]] biopic ''The Gabby Douglas Story'' (2014).<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web|last=Hall|first=Jermaine|date=2014-01-17|title=Vixen Chat: Imani Hakim on Playing Gold Medalist, Gabby Douglas|url=https://www.vibe.com/features/vixen/vixen-chat-imani-hakim-chats-about-playing-the-role-of-her-dreams-getting-pointers-from-gabby-douglas-and-shopping-with-regina-king-296693/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-07-30|website=VIBE.com|language=en-US}}</ref> The next year she
As of 2020 she portrays the lead role of Dana, a video game tester, on the [[Apple TV+]] comedy series [[Mythic Quest|''Mythic Quest'']].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Madden Toby|first=Mekeisha|date=2021-05-05|title=Mythic Quest's Imani Hakim Previews a Season 2 That Answers the Dana and Rachel LGBTQ 'Will They/Won't They'|url=https://tvline.com/2021/05/05/mythic-quest-spoilers-season-2-dana-rachel-imani-hakim-interview/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-07-30|website=TVLine|language=en-US}}</ref> The series was renewed for a third season in 2021.<ref name=":0" /> She also co-starred in the film ''Dinner Party'' in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Yvonne|first=Stacey|date=2021-07-08|title=Imani Hakim Opens the Gates for All Gamer Girls in ‘Mythic Quest’|url=https://blackgirlnerds.com/imani-hakim-opens-the-gates-for-all-gamer-girls-in-mythic-quest/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-07-30|website=Black Girl Nerds|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>[http://cwtv.com/shows/everybody-hates-chris/cast/imani-hakim Imani Hakim cast bio on The CW], [http://cwtv.com/shows/everybody-hates-chris/cast/imani-hakim archived at The Wayback Machine]</ref>
|
Revision as of 14:03, 31 July 2021
Imani Hakim | |
---|---|
![]() Hakim in 2018 | |
Born | |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2005–present |
Known for | Everybody Hates Chris Mythic Quest |
Imani Hakim (born 1993)[1] is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Tonya Rock on the UPN/CW sitcom Everybody Hates Chris as well as portraying Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas in the 2014 Lifetime original movie The Gabby Douglas Story. Hakim acted in the films Chocolate City and Burning Sands, and currently has a lead role on the Apple TV+ series Mythic Quest.[2]
Career
Hakim was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio.[1] She has two older brothers and three younger brothers.[2] When she was seven she studied acting at Karamu House Theater in Cleveland.[3] She convinced her parents to allow her to pursue a professional acting career when she was 11 and moved to Los Angeles with her father to find work.[2] They experienced homelessness during that time and frequently slept in their car.[2] However, within a few months, she booked her first role as Chris's little sister Tonya on Everybody Hates Chris.[4] The series was on-air for four seasons.[5] During that time, she was homeschooled.[2] In California continued to study acting at Alexander's Workshop School in Lakewood, California and at The Young Actor's Space in Burbank, California.[citation needed]
Hakim later starred as Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas in the Lifetime biopic The Gabby Douglas Story (2014).[5][6] The next year she acted in a supporting role in the film Chocolate City starring Robert Ri'chard.[4]
As of 2020 she portrays the lead role of Dana, a video game tester, on the Apple TV+ comedy series Mythic Quest.[7] The series was renewed for a third season in 2021.[2] She also co-starred in the film Dinner Party in 2020.[8][9]
Personal life
Hakim follows a vegan diet.[10] She enjoys painting in her free time.[2]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2005–2009 | Everybody Hates Chris | Tonya | Main role |
2006 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Darcy | Episode: "The Unusual Suspect" |
2007 | Reign Over Me | Jocelyn Johnson | Film |
2008 | The Replacements | Tiffany | Voice role; 2 episodes |
2009 | ER | Anastasia Johnson | 3 episodes |
2009 | Wizards of Waverly Place | Jump Rope Girl | Episode: "Marathoner Helper" |
2014 | The Gabby Douglas Story | Gabby Douglas | Television film |
2015 | Chocolate City | Carmen | Film |
2016 | Sharknado: The 4th Awakens | Gabrielle | Television film |
2017 | Chocolate City: Vegas Strip | Carmen | Direct-to-video film |
2017 | Sollers Point | Cadance | Film |
2017 | Burning Sands | Rochon | Film |
2018 | Down for Whatever | Sonya | Television film |
2018 | Cam | Hannah Darin / Baby | Film |
2020 – present | Mythic Quest | Dana | Main role |
References
- ^ a b Bona, Marc (January 30, 2012). "Imani Hakim: Your 2 p.m. Buckeye Bits A&E trivia". Cleveland.com. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b c d e f g Pener, Degen (June 2, 2021). ""These Types of Women Need More Representation": Imani Hakim on her 'Mythic Quest' Video Game Tester Character". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Crump, Sarah (May 23, 2009). "Terrence Spivey of Karamu House shares his favorite Cleveland places: My Cleveland". cleveland. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b Staff, Shadow and Act. "Interview: Robert Ri'chard and Imani Hakim on Child Stardom to "Chocolate City"". Shadow and Act. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- ^ a b Duckett, Michaela A. (January 31, 2014). "On the record with actress Imani Hakim". www.thecharlottepost.com. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Hall, Jermaine (January 17, 2014). "Vixen Chat: Imani Hakim on Playing Gold Medalist, Gabby Douglas". VIBE.com. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Madden Toby, Mekeisha (May 5, 2021). "Mythic Quest's Imani Hakim Previews a Season 2 That Answers the Dana and Rachel LGBTQ 'Will They/Won't They'". TVLine. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Yvonne, Stacey (July 8, 2021). "Imani Hakim Opens the Gates for All Gamer Girls in 'Mythic Quest'". Black Girl Nerds. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Imani Hakim cast bio on The CW, archived at The Wayback Machine
- ^ Vo, Thao (April 6, 2018). "Everybody Hates Chris Star, Imani Hakim Opens Up About Suffering Depression & Anxiety and Her Mission to Help Young Girls Around the World". Sheen Magazine. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
External links
- Imani Hakim on Instagram
- Imani Hakim at IMDb