Marsai Martin
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Black-ish
Biography
Born in Plano, Texas, Marsai Martin began acting before she could talk. At the age of 5, she landed her first national commercial with the agency, appearing in the Choice Hotel ad "Voice of the People."Martin relocated to Los Angeles in 2013, and secured a major national commercial campaign with Meineke in a little more than 100 days. That meteoric whirlwind also included being cast as the co-star in a No. 1 network comedy. Martin plays Diane Johnson on ABC's Emmy® and Golden Globe®-nominated comedy series "black-ish." Alongside an all-star cast including Anthony Anderson, Tracee Ellis Ross and Laurence Fishburne, the young starlet has stolen the hearts of viewers who tune in every week to see her mischievous antics on the show. Her work on the award-winning show has earned her three NAACP Image Awards in the categories of Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series and Young Artists Award for Best Performance in a TV Series, Supporting Young Actress and a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series.
Martin performed in the 35th-anniversary celebration of the Tony Award®-winning musical "Dreamgirls" with the original stars (Sheryl Lee Ralph, Loretta Devine and Jennifer Holliday), singing the hit song "Move." Additionally, during her break from "black-ish," Martin worked on the films "How to Die Happy" with Meagan Good and "Fun Mom Dinner" with Adam Scott, Katie Aselton, Toni Collette and Adam Levine. In 2016, she starred in Amazon's "An American Girl Story – Melody 1963: Love Has to Win," set in Detroit during the Civil Rights Movement. Martin not only pitched and executive produced but starred in Universal's comedy "Little" in 2019.
With opportunities presenting themselves daily, Martin is excited about what's to come, including her newest endeavor, Genius Productions, her very own production company. When asked what she wants to do when she grows up, her answer is simply, "To be a legend." In addition to acting, she loves producing, singing, dancing and creating her own content for social media.
Martin studied at Cathryn Sullivan Acting for Film.
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Movies in the Spotlight
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Action Adventure PG1984 (1h 58m) - Streaming on Netflix
Indiana Jones, his young sidekick and a spoiled songbird get more than they bargained for when they go to India in search of a missing magical stone.
This sequel took home an Oscar for its eye-popping array of special effects, from monkey brains to molten lava. Source Netflix
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Terminator Salvation
Action Fantasy Sci‑Fi PG‑132009 (1h 54m) - Streaming on Netflix
All grown up in post-apocalyptic 2018, John Connor must lead the resistance of humans against increasingly dominating militaristic robots.
Oscar winner Christian Bale stars in this high-octane continuation of the popular Sci‑Fi franchise. Source Netflix
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The Time Machine
Action Adventure Fantasy PG‑132002 (1h 35m) - Streaming on Netflix
Based on the H.G. Wells classic, this adventure follows Alexander Hartdegen, a scientist and inventor, who's determined to prove time travel is possible. Testing his theories with a time machine of his own invention, Hartdegen is hurtled 800,000 years into the future, where he discovers that mankind has become divided into the hunter and the hunted. Source Netflix
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Shows in the Spotlight
13 Reasons Why
Drama Crime Mystery TV‑MA2017 Series - Streaming on Netflix
Secrets. Lies. Revenge. Everyone at Liberty High has something to hide... and the truth is about to come out. After a teenage girl's perplexing suicide, a classmate receives a series of tapes that unravel the mystery of her tragic choice. As the school mourns the death of Hannah Baker, her friend Clay receives a box of tapes with messages she recorded before she committed suicide.
Katherine Langford received a Golden Globe nod for her role in this series based on Jay Asher's best-selling novel. Source Netflix
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Bloodline
Mystery Crime Thriller TV‑MA2015 Series - Streaming on Netflix
When the black sheep son of a respected family threatens to expose dark secrets from their past, sibling loyalties are put to the test. When black sheep oldest son Danny comes home, the Rayburn family must confront the darkest limits of sibling and parental loyalty. Trouble starts when oldest son Danny Rayburn comes home for the 45th anniversary celebration of his parents' hotel in the Florida Keys' Islamorada.
Australian actor Ben Mendelsohn won an Emmy for his masterful performance as troubled brother Danny Rayburn. Source Netflix
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The Crown
Drama Political British TV‑MA2016 Series - Streaming on Netflix
This drama follows the political rivalries and romance of Queen Elizabeth II's reign and the events that shaped the second half of the 20th century. As a young Elizabeth becomes Queen, she must manage major political issues and personal matters, which often clash in ways she never imagined. A young Princess Elizabeth marries Prince Philip. As King George VI’s health worsens, Winston Churchill is elected prime minister for the second time.
Named Best Drama at the Golden Globes, this acclaimed series netted Emmy Awards for stars Claire Foy and John Lithgow. Source Netflix
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