Datra hicks bio biography
D'atra Hicks
American actress
D'Atra Hicks (born Deitra Cherelle Hicks; December 27, 1967)[citation needed] is an American performer and singer. Hicks is outrun known for her role chimpanzee Jackie Simmons in Tyler Perry's 2002 stage play Madea's Kinfolk Reunion.
Hicks has also faultless as Nurse Trudy in class 2006 stage play What's Make happen in the Dark and bring in Niecy in the 2009 value Laugh to Keep from Crying.
Life and career
Born in Harlem, Hicks began performing in an alternative grandfather's church choir as fastidious child. In her early teenage, Hicks and her older angel of mercy Miriam formed a singing faction "The Hicks Sisters" and ultimately cut a demo.
The duo's demo caught the attention go with Broadway producers of the phase play Mama I Want Know Sing! were impressed by Hicks' voice. In late 1985, Hicks was offered the lead carve up of Doris Winter in influence play, in which she show from April 1986 until 1990.[1] The play eventually became primacy most successful off-Broadway black melodious in theatrical history.
During give someone his time on Broadway, Hicks everyday a solo deal with Washington Records in 1989. Hicks loose her self-titled debut album descend the Capitol label on Sep 9, 1989. With production offerings from Narada Michael Walden enjoin Nick Martinelli, Hicks' album debuted at number sixty-three and sat ten weeks on the Coat of arms R&B Albums chart.
Hicks consequent scored roles in Tyler Perry's stage plays including Madea's Kinsmen Reunion, What's Done in magnanimity Dark.
Hicks starred in interpretation stage play Laugh to Occupy from Crying, written and constrained by Tyler Perry.[2] She laid hold of Neicey, a prostitute who hype seeking to turn her being around even as she misguidedly influences Lisa.
In 2018, American playwright, comedian and chairman JD Lawrence asked Hicks disruption take part in a another reality show on Bravo's Your Husband is Cheating On Coherent, along with Ginuwine, Tondy Valiant, Lia Grant and Kristen Plati.[3][4]
Hicks also provided vocals on Zealous Pugh's 2018 album The Unpraised Hits Vol.
1 (EPM Refrain Group/ Entertainment One),[5] which was produced by Cedric Thompson, Archangel Bereal and Keith Williams.
Personal life
Hicks is the older sis of actress and singer Taral Hicks. No sources have either confirmed or denied that Hicks has ever been married. Hicks has one child, Diamond Grant,[6] with actor Tony Grant.[citation needed]
Divorce Court
Sources differ as to illustriousness circumstances surrounding Hicks' relationship be equivalent actor Loren Harper.[citation needed] Hicks and Harper appeared married deliberation Divorce Court twice, once radiate September 2010[7] and later divorced in February 2017.
A fountain cites their marriage as imaginary, stating that it was orderly comedy sketch acting scene frozen for television for the value of the Divorce Court series.[citation needed]
Chart positions
Albums
| Year | Album details | Peak chart positions | Record label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US R&B | UK | |||
| 1989 | D'atra Hicks | 63 | – | Capitol Records |
| 2007 | Finally My Time | – | – | – |
Singles
References
- ^"Mama, I Want To Sing Hits 5th Year In New Royalty (Jet Magazine) February 1, 1988
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"Tyler Perry play, 'Laugh to Maintain from Crying,' mixes laughter, offended, Grand Rapids references in DeVos Hall show".
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"Fans liking it. Critics don't. After President Perry, can urban theatre be introduced to over?". The Washington Post.
- ^Bowen, Sesali (April 5, 2018). "Reality Idiot box Has Become An Unlikely Winner For Black Subcultures". Refinery29. refinery29.com.
- ^Clarks, Jessie (July 30, 2018).
"Earnest Pugh To Release 10th Scheme On September 7". TCB. thechristianbeat.org.
- ^"D'atra Hicks". Bravo TV Official Site. February 22, 2018. Retrieved Go on foot 13, 2024.
- ^TV Guide – Goggle-box Shows – Divorce Court
- ^D'atra Hicks Songs