Age: 35
female
Teyana Me Shay Jacqueli Shumpert (born December 10, 1990) is an American singer, actress, dancer and choreographer. In 2005, she signed a record deal with Pharrell Williams' Star Trak Entertainment imprint. Afterwards, she choreographed the music video for "Ring the Alarm" by Beyoncé. Taylor would then appear on MTV's My Super Sweet 16, prior to the 2008 release of her debut single "Google Me". Soon after, she landed (uncredited) guest features on the songs "Dark Fantasy" and "Hell of a Life" by Kanye West, from his album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010). As an actress, Taylor has acted in the VH1 television series The Breaks, Lee Daniels' Star, and the Amazon Prime film Coming 2 America. Additionally, she starred in the VH1 reality show Teyana and Iman with her husband, basketball player Iman Shumpert. Taylor has collaborated with musicians such as Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, and Missy Elliott, and has co-written songs for several artists, including Usher, Chris Brown, and Omarion. In 2022, Taylor competed in season seven of The Masked Singer as "Firefly" of Team Good. During the finals, Taylor was declared the winner. At 31 years old, she became the youngest "winner" in the show's history.
Teyana Taylor
Tionne Watkins
for Tionne Watkins in Left Eye: The Unseen Vision
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"Left Eye: The Unseen Vision" is a powerful biopic that delves deep into the life of one of hip-hop's most iconic figures. The film chronicles Lisa Lopes' journey from a troubled childhood in Philly to becoming a global superstar with TLC, exploring her unique blend of creativity, vulnerability, and resilience. Through candid flashbacks and present-day struggles, we witness Lisa's rise to fame alongside her bandmates T-Boz and Chilli, highlighting their groundbreaking impact on the music industry and their challenges as women in a male-dominated space. The film doesn't shy away from Lisa's turbulent relationships, particularly her highly publicized romance with Andre Rison, showcasing her passionate spirit and the emotional scars that shaped her. As we explore her artistry, the film will feature reenactments of unforgettable performances and the creation of hits like "Waterfalls" and "Creep", interwoven with Lisa's introspective moments- her love for poetry, her spiritual journey, and her struggles with mental health.
