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Xosha Roquemore
American actress From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Xosha Roquemore (/ˈzoʊʃə ˈroʊkmɔːr/ ZOH-shə ROHK-mor; born December 11, 1984[1]) is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as Jo Ann in Precious and Tamra in The Mindy Project.
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Early life and education
Roquemore was born in 1984 or 1985 in Los Angeles, and is named after the Xhosa people of South Africa. Although the name is not Xhosa nor does it exist in the language.[1] She started acting when she joined The Amazing Grace Conservatory, in ninth grade. After graduating from high school, she moved to New York City and graduated from the Tisch program at New York University.[2]
Career
Roquemore starred in her first major film as Jo Ann in Precious.[2] In 2013, she was cast in a recurring role on Kirstie, based on her work in the series pilot. Her role, however, was recast after she was added as a series regular to The Mindy Project after a three-episode guest star stint.[3]
Personal life
Roquemore was in a relationship with actor LaKeith Stanfield in August 2015. In March 2017, the couple announced Roquemore's pregnancy. Roquemore and Stanfield broke up after the birth of their daughter.[4]
Filmography
Film
Television
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