Throughout the years, there have been a number of black actors who have made an impact on the television industry. These actors include Jermelle Simon, Wanda Sykes, Mike Epps, and Khali Spraggins.
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Mike Epps
Known for his roles in films like Dolemite Is My Name, Survivor’s Remorse and The Hangover, Mike Epps is a member of the Upshaws cast. He plays Bennie, a middle-aged patriarch who is married to a young high school sweetheart. He also has two daughters and a son.
In The Upshaws, Epps is a member of the cast that includes Kim Fields, Wanda Sykes, Jermelle Simon, Khali Daniya-Rene Spraggins, Isabela Merced, Journey Christine and Corey Hawkins. They all play the members of a family that is based in Indianapolis, Indiana.
“The Upshaws” follows the lives of a black working class family in Indianapolis. There is a lot of comedy and heavyweights on the show. The sitcom has received good reviews from critics. However, it has not yet been released on Netflix.
The Upshaws cast consists of new and old talents. Kim Fields is a veteran actress who has acted in many comedies and has even appeared in a role on The Real Housewives of Atlanta. She has been acting in Hollywood since she was a child.
Jermelle Simon
Having made his acting debut at the age of 22 in 2011, Jermelle Simon has become a familiar face in the United States. He has a large social media following, and has also had success as a fitness trainer.
Jermelle Simon is a doting dad, and loves to play with his children. He and his wife Akia Simon have a son named Jacob Simon. They also have a daughter named Jade Simon. But Jermelle’s relationship with his wife has been rocky since 2017. The pair have not posted photos of their family on social media. However, they have posted photos of their two daughters on Instagram.
Jermelle has an extensive acting career, which started when he was cast in a short film called Aged Out. He also starred in a series called Why We Pray. He has worked in Beach Ford commercials, and in Elephant Auto insurance commercials. He also appeared in the television movie HeadSpace.
In addition to his acting, Jermelle has also developed a dance class app. He has also sold branded resistance bands. He is known to have compassion for the homeless. He wants to educate people about the homeless.
Khali Spraggins
Known for her role as Aaliyah in Netflix’s The Upshaws, young actress Khali Spraggins is a rising star in the entertainment industry. She has been seen in several popular TV shows and films. In addition to her acting roles, Khali has also appeared in some short films and commercials.
Currently, she is a member of Morgan’s Big Mouth Talent and Management. The company awarded her a scholarship for on-camera television training. This came after she showed interest in acting at a young age. She started participating in stage plays at the age of four.
The Upshaws is a popular sitcom on Netflix. It features a large cast of characters. The show revolves around Bennie and Regina Upshaw, two high school sweethearts who are now raising three children. Their family includes an older sister Lucretia, who is an uptight and abrasive woman, and a young teen daughter, Aaliyah, who wants to grow up fast.
The show was a hit and has been renewed for a third season. Its first part will be released on June 29. The second part will debut in early 2023.
Wanda Sykes
Currently, Wanda Sykes is working on the comedy series, “The Upshaws,” which is based on the life of a black family in Indiana. The show follows the ups and downs of the Upshaw family. They include love, drama, big dreams, old flames, and life changes.
The Upshaws is a sitcom starring Wanda Sykes, Mike Epps, Kim Fields, and Page Kennedy. It’s also a new show from Netflix that has an ensemble cast. The show has been renewed for a third season. It will air on the streaming service in 2023.
The show revolves around a black, working-class family living in Indiana. They have a lot of ups and downs, but the family still manages to overcome the challenges in their lives. They are led by their patriarch, Bennie Upshaw (Mike Epps), and their mother, Regina Upshaw (Kim Fields).
The Upshaws is a multi-cam sitcom, which is rare for a television show on Netflix. The second season is split into two parts. The first part was released in June. The second part will be released in late June.