Age: 24
female
Louisiana-native Jade Johnson, aka Jade de Lafleur's passion for music & entertainment started at 5 years old. It was then that her mother, a soloist with the local church choir, introduced Jade to performing through the music of Whitney Houston. Eventually, Jade would join the youth choir herself, where she also became a soloist. Jade received her first big break when she signed to J Records (Clive Davis), as a member of the girl group Sophia Fresh. While beginning her professional recording career, she also studied theatre at Prairie View A&M University, graduating with a B.A. in Mass Communications. She then toured internationally as a Background Singer/Dancer for Solange Knowles. Her 1st release was a critically acclaimed EP entitled Jaded. It featured "Smoking In My Car," co-written with master songwriter James Fauntleroy while the title track was featured on Solange's Saint Heron compilation album; garnering praise from various notable media outlets. The original "Miss Mississippi" in the play P Valley, and most recently Co Starring in Marvel's Luke Cage, Jade is a triple threat Virtuoso on a fantastic Voyage.
Jade Johnson
Lady Elira Ashcombe
for Lady Elira Ashcombe in The Ebony Crown
Suggested by mr95
"The Ebony Crown" is a historical drama set in the 9th century during the reign of the Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of Wessex. The series follows a powerful and noble Black family, the House of Ashcombe, who have risen to prominence through loyalty, military service, and political acumen. The family is a rarity in this world, navigating the complexities of race, power, and loyalty in a society that values lineage and tradition above all else. Their position at court is precarious, as they must contend with political rivals, threats from Viking invaders, and strained alliances, all while protecting their legacy and staying true to their values. The story centers on the six members of the Ashcombe family, their romantic entanglements with other nobles, their trusted allies, and their cunning enemies. The show explores themes of love, betrayal, family, and the pursuit of power in a beautifully crafted medieval setting.
