Karlie Redd (born Keisha Lewis; April 15) is an American television personality, hip-hop artist, model and actress. Redd is perhaps best known for being apart of the main cast of the VH1's reality show Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta since it's premiere in June 2012.
Karlie Redd | |
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| Born | Keisha Lewis [1] April 15[2] New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Education | The Harlem School of the Arts |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1996–present |
| Children | 1 |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Website | karlieredd |
Early and personal life
Born in New York City to a West Indian mother and African–American father, Redd spent her childhood between Trinidad and New York until returning to New York permanently at age 12. For education, Redd attend The Harlem School of the Arts and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.[3][4] Redd has stated that she is "in her twenties" but will not reveal any exact details: "I never tell my age."[5][6] That has been disputed by Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta co-star K. Michelle and Redd's ex-boyfriend and fellow co-star Benzino, Yung Joc, Scrapp DeLeon, Lyfe Jennings and Ceaser from Black Ink Crew, who both state that she is older than she claims.[7][8] Redd has an adult daughter who is in college, Jasmine, who has appeared on Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta.[9] Redd is a college graduate.[10]
Career
In 2001, Redd was cast in the movie Black Spring Break 2.[11] In 2008, Redd was in the VH1 reality show Scream Queens. In 2012 she was cast in the spin-off VH1 reality show, Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta. In the summer of 2012, Karlie launched the Redd Remy Hairline by Karlie Redd.[12] In July 2012, Redd released her debut single, "A Girl Has Needs," on iTunes.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | B*A*P*S | Dancer | Karlie Lewis |
| 2001 | Black Spring Break 2 [11] | as Karlie Lewis | |
| 2014 | Top Five | Rhonda | as Karlie Lewis |
| 2014 | 30 Days in Atlanta | Kimberly | as Karlie Lewis |
| 2017 | We Are Family | Zantria | as Karlie Lewis |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Scream Queens | Herself | Contestant, credited as Karlie Lewis |
| 2012–present | Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta | Herself | Main Cast |
| 2014 | K. Michelle: My Life | Herself | Guest |
| 2015 | Love & Hip Hop Live: The Wedding | Herself | Guest |
| 2016–present | Saints & Sinners | Paige Morris | Recurring Cast Member |
| 2017 | Black Ink Crew | Herself | Guest |
References
- ^ McCluskey, Audrey T. (1 January 2007). "Frame by Frame III: A Filmography of the African Diasporan Image, 1994-2004". Indiana University Press – via Google Books.
- ^ Instagram @iamkarlieredd: Thanks To Everyone for All the Birthday Wishes! I love U I needed to come back Home To Spend my Birthday With Family Trinidad Don't ever forget where you come from! I'm so blessed! God is good! Humble Experiences! Happiness is All That Matters! (April 15, 2017)
- ^ "Karlie Redd... Who? « The Heat Magazine". Theheatmag.com. 2011-09-23. Retrieved 2012-09-13.
- ^ "Karlie Redd | Love & Hip Hop Atlanta". VH1. Retrieved 2012-09-13.
- ^ "Karlie Redd continues to claim she is in her twenties!". Allvoices.com. 2012-08-29. Archived from the original on August 31, 2012. Retrieved 2012-09-13.
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- ^ Vultaggio, Maria (2012-08-30). "How Old Is Karlie Redd From 'Love & Hip Hop Atlanta?'". International Business Times. Retrieved 2012-09-13.
- ^ "Benzino Dishes On Fling With Karlie Redd, Her Age And If Stevie J Is Really A Pimp!". Theybf.com. 2012-08-23. Retrieved 2012-09-13.
- ^ Caruso, Bobby (2015-08-18). "Meet Karlie Redd's Adult Daughter Jasmine for the First Time". VH1. Retrieved 2016-11-03.
- ^ http://www.wetpaint.com/karlie-redd-daughter-jasmine-1434104/
- ^ a b "Black Spring Break 2: The Sequel". 27 August 2001 – via IMDb.
- ^ "Love and Hip-Hop ATL's Karlie Redd Launches REDD Remy Hair Line". PRLog. 2012-07-01. Retrieved 2012-08-09.