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Phenomenal Women w/ Ellia English | Jully 11th, 2014 | Black Hollywood Live

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In this episode, Black Hollywood Live host Ashida Onrae interviews Ellia English.

With a career that spans the globe and seems to defy any concept of time, Georgia Native, Ellia English has had an indelible impact in Theater, Television and Motion Pictures.

Ellia, was born the middle of nine children to a Baptist Minister and a Domestic Worker, in Covington, Georgia. She grew up singing in her Church Choir and School Chorus. As well as, playing the flute in both the marching band and concert band.

Soon, Ellia attended Clark College and Georgia State University in Atlanta. Where she continued her studies in Music, and also added studies in Speech and Drama.

Now, considering her renowned stage roles in: Dreamgirls, Ain't Misbehavin', Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Showboat (both in the Us and in Europe), Romeo & Juliet, The Colored Museum, Spunk, Barnum, Nunsense, One Mo' Time, Cotton Club Gala, and Down Hearted Blues (The Bessie Smith Story), to name a few.

And, her memorable television roles as: Aunt Helen (The Jamie Foxx Show), Auntie Rae (Curb Your Enthusiasm) Mary Lou Wentz (Good Luck Charlie) Mrs. Booker (Martin), Chayron (Valentine), Ruby (Wilfred), Lu Lu (Eagle Heart), Jennifer (Empty Nest), Rose (Thea), Regina (Love and War), Rev. Poppy (The Innocent), and Sister Love (Based On An Untrue Story).

Therefore, it shall come as no surprise that Ellia added to her considerable body of work the title "Author" with the publication of her book "I AM THAT I AM, A Journey Through Ad-Ol-Less-Sense (Xulon Press). Also, "Recording Artist/Music Producer, Arranger" with the release of her single, "THAT'S WHAT FAITH IS/YOU GOTTA BELIEVE IT".
Ellia recently partnered with S.T.R.I.V.E. INC. www.striveeducationinc.com. She has embarked upon a "Loving Literacy Tour", visiting schools and sharing with students the importance of developing a strong foundation in Literacy Skills; Ellia thoroughly enjoys witnessing the students develop a love for reading and learning.
Her motto: "ELLIA'S RULE, STAY IN SCHOOL! AND ELLIA'S THEME, FOLLOW YOUR DREAM!"

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