Meet the stars of Hallmark's all-new bold film franchise, Mahogany, featuring stars, Karen Pittman, Erica Ash and Joyful Drake. It all starts with Unthinkably Good Things, and continues with "To Her, With Love."
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Denise Boutté stars as Cassandra in Napa Ever After.
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Denise is a self-proclaimed foodie who recently added author to her list of accomplishments. Under her Weeziana Girl, Inc. culinary banner, she released a cookbook, Southern Modified, alongside “Food Network Star” chef Jernard Wells. She also owns a spice line inspired by her Louisiana roots.
Growing up in the small town of Maurice, Louisiana, Denise dreamed the more practical dream of becoming a doctor, as conquering the “Lights and Cameras” of Hollywood never crossed her mind. Medical school no longer a passion, she switched gears, earning a degree in Mass Communications, minor in Marketing from Louisiana State University. Boutté’s creative intuition led her to Dallas, Texas and the world of advertising. She quickly climbed the ranks from account executive to director of leading brands including Frito Lay, Pampers, Fossil and Mary Kay Cosmetics, among others. While overseeing client campaigns, she was introduced to life on set, the seed was planted and she headed West.
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She is best known for her work on nationally syndicated TV series “Meet the Browns” and as Trina among star studded cast Tyler Perry, Janet Jackson, Tasha Smith, Jill Scott, Richard T. Jones in Lionsgate blockbuster Why Did I Get Married?
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Colin Lawrence stars as Alec in Napa Ever After.
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He has starred in Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries original movies which include Christmas in Evergreen: Bells Are Ringing and Morning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever After.
Currently, his role as John “Preacher” Middleton in the Netflix hit series, “Virgin River” has gained him global recognition.
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Colin Lawrence was born in London, England by way of Jamaican parents, and brought up in Vancouver, British Columbia. Since his early 20s, Lawrence has been recurring and guest starring in many popular television series. Notably, from 2006-2009 Lawrence gained recognition as Hamish “Skulls” McCall on the acclaimed, rebooted “Battlestar Galactica” series.
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Karen Pittman stars as Allison in Unthinkably Good Things.
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Most recently, Karen starred as Dr. Nya Wallace, one of the four new leads in the “Sex and the City” reboot, “And Just Like That.”
She is also known for her pivotal roles as Mia Jordan on the Apple TV+ Emmy-winning, Golden Globe and SAG-nominated series “The Morning Show,” Lisa on FX’s award-winning series “The Americans,” as Priscilla Ridley on Marvel’s “Luke Cage” on Netflix, and as Willa Hayes on the Paramount+ smash hit, “Yellowstone.”
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Karen graduated from Northwestern University Bienen School of Music with a Bachelor of Music in Voice and Opera and from NYU Tisch School of the Arts Grad Acting Program with a Master of Fine Arts in Acting.
She has also originated many iconic American theatre roles, including Jory in Ayad Akhtar’s Pulitzer Prize Winning, Tony-nominated Broadway play Disgraced, Nya Joseph in the award-winning Pipeline written by Dominique Morrisseau, and Charlotte in Claudia Rankine’s The White Card.
Karen has also appeared alongside these Hallmark stars:
Erica Ash, Joyful Drake, Lance Gross
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Erica Ash stars as Reesa in Unthinkably Good Things.
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Erica’s entertainment path began on stage with Broadway productions including The Lion King, starring as Nala, Spamalot, starring as Lady of the Lake, and the original Broadway cast of Baby it’s You, as Addie “Micki” Harris and Dionne Warwick, for which she won an NAACP Theater Award for Best Supporting Actress.
She was a cast member and contributing writer on Fox’s MADtv, Season 14.
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Erica will star in the highly anticipated upcoming film, We Have a Ghost, starring David Harbour, Anthony Mackie and Jennifer Coolidge. The film will be released on Netflix later this year.
She is also the creator/writer of the comedic advice blog “The Deviled Angel” and writes and produces sketch comedy for The Deviled Angel Network.
Erica has also appeared alongside these Hallmark stars:
Karen Pittman, Joyful Drake, Lance Gross
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Joyful Drake stars as Melina in Unthinkably Good Things.
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Joyful is known for the much-loved role of Tasha on the iconic BET comedy series, “Let’s Stay Together.”
Her first job was on the hit Showtime series, “Soul Food.”
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Joyful also leads the eight-episode upcoming drama series “HUSH” for streamer ALLBLK.
For two and-a-half years she had an exciting time as a dancer for the NBA Milwaukee Bucks. She remains an avid fan and also loves the NFL’s Green Bay Packers.
Joyful has also appeared alongside these Hallmark stars:
Karen Pittman, Erica Ash, Lance Gross
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Lance Gross stars as Andre in Unthinkably Good Things.
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Lance recently starred in the Fox television series “Our Kind of People” produced by Lee Daniels, opposite Yaya DaCosta, Morris Chestnut and Joe Morton.
He was previously seen on CBS’ “Hawaii 5-0,” Fox’s “Star,” and “MacGyver” for CBS. He also starred in Amazon’s Too Old to Die Young from director Nicolas Winding Refn.
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Lance is the first actor to win four NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his role on Tyler Perry’s “House of Payne.”
He is also the creator, producer and star of the MACRO digital series “I Turned My Camera On” on Essence, which combined his love of photography with a series of celebrity interviews. The series featured Michael B. Jordan, Omari Hardwick and Kelly Rowland, among others.
Lance has also appeared alongside these Hallmark stars:
Karen Pittman, Erica Ash, Joyful Drake
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Tamala Jones stars as Marlow in The Holiday Stocking.
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Tamala Jones is a television and film actor whose tremendous talent, comedic timing, and commitment to her craft have resulted in memorable roles, iconic catchphrases, and an enduring celebrated career.
After making her feature film debut in “How to Make an American Quilt,” Tamala racked up television roles in “The Wayans Bros.,” “The Parent ‘Hood,” and “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.”
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In 2014, she and “Castle” co-star Jon Huertas teamed up to create a provocative short film “The Box,” about a couple who find love in a desperate situation in the antebellum south.
Next up, Tamala is starring opposite Hilary Swank and Alan Ritchson in Lionsgate’s incredible true story “Ordinary Angels.”
Tamala has also appeared alongside these Hallmark stars:
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Nadine Ellis stars as Dani in The Holiday Stocking.
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Nadine has played a range of incredible women on television over the years--both fictional and non-fictional, including unsung NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson on NBC’s “Timeless.”
She has led an ensemble cast, as a series regular, in BET’s comedy “Let’s Stay Together,” played a meddling mom in “The Greenhouse Academy,” and prescribed drama while recurring on “Shameless” as Dr. Williams.
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In her 20-year dance career, she’s had the opportunity to work with prestigious talent including leading the Dynamites in the film Hairspray, dancing with Beyonce at the VMA’s, and she got her start as one of the original Pussycat Dolls.
Nadine has also appeared alongside these Hallmark stars:
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BJ Britt stars as RJ in The Holiday Stocking.
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B.J. Britt first resonated with audiences via the bigscreen with notable roles in films Peaceful Warrior opposite Nick Nolte and Heavens Fall opposite Anthony Mackie.
B.J.’s two most memorable turns were his long running roles on ABC’s “Agents of SHIELD” and BET’s “Being Mary Jane.” He gained additional notoriety as the lead role in Season 2 of Lifetimes’ critical darling “UnREAL.”
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Other television appearances include recurring roles on ABCs “A Million Little Things,” FOXs “Pitch,” and The CW’s “One Tree Hill.”
Tamala has also appeared alongside these Hallmark stars:
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Skye P. Marshall stars as Kayla in To Her, With Love.
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Skye is a veteran of the United States Air Force with a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in Communication, Media & Theatre (CMT Program) with honors from Northeastern Illinois University. Training at Stella Adler Studio of Acting and the Broadway Dance Center after graduating.
Television credits include “This Is Us,” “9-1-1” on FOX, a major recurring role on The CW’s “Black Lightning,” “The Rookie,” “NCIS,” “Major Crimes,” “Shameless,” “Grey’s Anatomy” and more.
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Skye’s notable television work includes a series regular role on CBS’ medical drama “Good Sam” alongside Sophia Bush and Jason Isaacs as well as a recurring role as powerful Haitian Voodo Princess Mambo Marie on the hit Netflix series, “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” alongside Kiernan Shipka and Miranda Otto.
Skye has also appeared alongside these Hallmark stars:
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Tobias Truvillion stars as Jordan in To Her, With Love.
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Tobias started his career in entertainment as a Ford Model.
He soon after ventured into the theater and soap opera world earned him an NAACP Image Award nomination for as Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series.
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Tobias has worked opposite some of the biggest stars in Hollywood, including Jill Scott, Susan Kelechi Watson, Keri Hilson, Tika Sumpter, Aunjanue Ellis, Nafessa Williamson, Chante Moore, Melissa De Sousa, Malinda Williams, Fantasia Barrino, Erica Ash, Kj Smith, Freema Agyeman, Remy Ma, Syleena Johnson, Brave Williams and Chaley Rose.
Tobias has also appeared alongside these Hallmark stars: