LaTamra Smith
When an individual can portray any character in a convincing manner their normally called an actor, and when a person has
the physical dimensions to make whatever their photographed with look as beautiful as themselves their called a model.
However, when a lady has the talent to be an award winning actress, the looks to rival the most sultry super model and the
voice of an angel their called LaTamra Smith. The old saying a star is born couldn’t apply more than to entertainer extraordinaire
LaTamra Smith whose brilliant combination of acting, singing, and modeling has her poised for international superstardom.
Born LaTamra Smith aka “Tamra” in Boston, Massachusetts, which served as the rearing site for an incredibly gifted young lady who grew up
rated the top child star in a city that at the time included several soon to be multi platinum recording artists such as New Edition, Bobby Brown,
Bell, Biv, Davoe, Ralph Tresvant, New Kids On The Block, and Academy Award nominee Mark Wahlberg. However, while surrounded
by numerous acts that possessed great potential none rivaled the electrifying abilities “Tamra” exuded so effortlessly rather on stage, in front of
a camera, or as the lead singer of the immensely popular all girl group called “Picture Perfect”.
Admitted to the world renowned Elma Lewis School of Fine Arts in Roxbury, Massachusetts at age eight is the training
site where “Tamra” solidified her plethora of A-1 talents. Extremely active as a youth and blessed with a level of beauty
rarely seen but always highly coveted is what led to her beating out thousands of teenage hopefuls vying to be the lead in
New Edition’s monstrous hit video entitled ‘Candy Girl”. So drop dead gorgeous as a teen “Tamra” was chosen to adorn
the cover of New Edition’s UK album that contained the #1 single "Candy Girl". The consummate all around performer
“Tamra” started singing at the tender age of six, acting at eight, and modeling at 13 before signing and recording her first
major released album “Boy Crazy” on Atlantic Records as lead of the teen girl group “Picture Perfect”. In an amazing
career that spans nearly three decades the ageless beauty who defies logic is a proud member of (.S.A.G., A.E.A.,
A.F.T.R.A., & A.G.V.A.) who credits her steadfast belief in God as well as being humble as the keys to both her
success & longevity. Fortunate to have been in a bevy of music videos and perform alongside many of the biggest
names in entertainment to include but not limited to: Bobby Brown, Marky Mark (Mark Wahlberg), New Birth, Monifa,
and R&B sensation Monica is the calling card of a truly one of a kind talent who towers as the quintessential example
of a triple threat … Actor… Singer… Model.
the physical dimensions to make whatever their photographed with look as beautiful as themselves their called a model.
However, when a lady has the talent to be an award winning actress, the looks to rival the most sultry super model and the
voice of an angel their called LaTamra Smith. The old saying a star is born couldn’t apply more than to entertainer extraordinaire
LaTamra Smith whose brilliant combination of acting, singing, and modeling has her poised for international superstardom.
Born LaTamra Smith aka “Tamra” in Boston, Massachusetts, which served as the rearing site for an incredibly gifted young lady who grew up
rated the top child star in a city that at the time included several soon to be multi platinum recording artists such as New Edition, Bobby Brown,
Bell, Biv, Davoe, Ralph Tresvant, New Kids On The Block, and Academy Award nominee Mark Wahlberg. However, while surrounded
by numerous acts that possessed great potential none rivaled the electrifying abilities “Tamra” exuded so effortlessly rather on stage, in front of
a camera, or as the lead singer of the immensely popular all girl group called “Picture Perfect”.
Admitted to the world renowned Elma Lewis School of Fine Arts in Roxbury, Massachusetts at age eight is the training
site where “Tamra” solidified her plethora of A-1 talents. Extremely active as a youth and blessed with a level of beauty
rarely seen but always highly coveted is what led to her beating out thousands of teenage hopefuls vying to be the lead in
New Edition’s monstrous hit video entitled ‘Candy Girl”. So drop dead gorgeous as a teen “Tamra” was chosen to adorn
the cover of New Edition’s UK album that contained the #1 single "Candy Girl". The consummate all around performer
“Tamra” started singing at the tender age of six, acting at eight, and modeling at 13 before signing and recording her first
major released album “Boy Crazy” on Atlantic Records as lead of the teen girl group “Picture Perfect”. In an amazing
career that spans nearly three decades the ageless beauty who defies logic is a proud member of (.S.A.G., A.E.A.,
A.F.T.R.A., & A.G.V.A.) who credits her steadfast belief in God as well as being humble as the keys to both her
success & longevity. Fortunate to have been in a bevy of music videos and perform alongside many of the biggest
names in entertainment to include but not limited to: Bobby Brown, Marky Mark (Mark Wahlberg), New Birth, Monifa,
and R&B sensation Monica is the calling card of a truly one of a kind talent who towers as the quintessential example
of a triple threat … Actor… Singer… Model.
The sheer definition of grace and elegance is most evident in her ripping of countless runways at fashion shows around the world, being photographed on the cover of numerous high end fashion magazines, and appearing as spokes model in a
slew of global ad campaigns like “Luster’s Pink Lite Moisturizer” that aired nationwide for years. Additionally, “Tamra”
who relocated to California as a young woman to broaden her skills as an actress has been prominently featured on Black
Entertainment Television (B.E.T.’s) “Teen Summit”, “Showtime at the Apollo”, the Hip Hop musical “A Gang’s New
Threads”, “Feelings” nominated for five NAACP Theater Image Awards, Disney Broadway award winning best musical
“The Lion King”, and the groundbreaking play “Has Anyone Seen My Rainbow” that garnered her a NAACP best supporting
actress nomination. Although, highly accomplished “Tamra’s” breakthrough performance came in the 2001 cult classic
film “Blue Hill Ave” written & directed by Craig Ross Jr., and starring legendary actor Clarence Williams III, Allen
Payne, and Brandon Hammond. It would be her breath taking performance as the around the way money hungry vixen
Nicole in “Blue Hill Avenue” that would captivate movie goers the world over and alert Hollywood that America’s next
great leading lady had arrived. Busier than ever reading over a ton of film and television script offers coupled with a
demanding singing and modeling career is the life of a noble soul whose motto is:
“Enjoy your life staying strong, focused, and true to yourself. Spread your wings and just fly.”
Written by “The Voice” T.P. Frazier
slew of global ad campaigns like “Luster’s Pink Lite Moisturizer” that aired nationwide for years. Additionally, “Tamra”
who relocated to California as a young woman to broaden her skills as an actress has been prominently featured on Black
Entertainment Television (B.E.T.’s) “Teen Summit”, “Showtime at the Apollo”, the Hip Hop musical “A Gang’s New
Threads”, “Feelings” nominated for five NAACP Theater Image Awards, Disney Broadway award winning best musical
“The Lion King”, and the groundbreaking play “Has Anyone Seen My Rainbow” that garnered her a NAACP best supporting
actress nomination. Although, highly accomplished “Tamra’s” breakthrough performance came in the 2001 cult classic
film “Blue Hill Ave” written & directed by Craig Ross Jr., and starring legendary actor Clarence Williams III, Allen
Payne, and Brandon Hammond. It would be her breath taking performance as the around the way money hungry vixen
Nicole in “Blue Hill Avenue” that would captivate movie goers the world over and alert Hollywood that America’s next
great leading lady had arrived. Busier than ever reading over a ton of film and television script offers coupled with a
demanding singing and modeling career is the life of a noble soul whose motto is:
“Enjoy your life staying strong, focused, and true to yourself. Spread your wings and just fly.”
Written by “The Voice” T.P. Frazier
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