Joyful Drake, the beloved Tasha on the renowned BET comedy series "Let's Stay Together", is making a significant impact in the entertainment industry. Not only does she have a recurring role in Starz's "P-Valley", but she also leads the eight-episode upcoming drama series "HUSH" for the popular streaming platform ALLBLK.
As described by creator Angela Burd Murray, "HUSH" is a sultry drama that revolves around four dynamic women who will stop at nothing to achieve their goals. Drake's impressive filmography includes starring opposite DJ Qualls in "November Rule", opposite Ryan Phillippe in "Catch Hell", and as Sean "P. Diddy" Combs' girlfriend in Judd Apatow's "Get Him to the Greek". She has also appeared in notable films such as "Beauty Shop" alongside Queen Latifah, "Phat Girlz" with Mo'Nique, and the independent drama feature "Bad Ass" opposite Danny Trejo and Ving Rhames.
Drake has made guest appearances on several television shows, including "Jane the Virgin", "One on One", "Cuts", "The Game", "The Exes", and "The Quads". Born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and a proud graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Drake is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. During her college years, she had a thrilling experience as a dancer for the NBA Milwaukee Bucks, a position she held for two and-a-half years.
Drake is an avid fan of the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks and the NFL's Green Bay Packers. After graduation, she relocated to New York to pursue an acting career, securing her first role as a recurring character on the hit Showtime series "Soul Food". Today, Drake resides in Los Angeles with her husband and daughter Beau.
