Antonique Smith
Antonique's credits encompass Broadway films, television and Broadway as well as her soulful R&B recordings. Smith, who was born in East Orange New Jersey on July 23, 1983, first made an appearance on stage in Sidney Lumet's television show 100 Centre Street. She gained more fame in 2005-2007 when she played Mimi as the lead in Broadway's hit musical Rent. The year 2007 was the first time she was in Julie Taymor's film Across the Universe. The following year, Smith showed off her vocal as well as acting talents in the role of singer/rapper Faith Evans in the Biggie Smalls biopic Notorious. Smith got a number of favorable reviews due to her well-known acting performance. Smith also got roles in various other movies, such as 2011, which was Abduction featuring Taylor Lautner with Alfred Molina and Yelling to the Sky starring Zoe Kravitz opposite Gabourey Sidingibe. Smith's successful Kickstarter campaign helped fund her debut album of full length in the year 201...