Erica Hubbard facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Erica Hubbard
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Hubbard in March 2011.
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| Alma mater | Columbia College Chicago |
| Years active | 1988–present |
Erica Hubbard is an American actress and model. She grew up in Chicago. Erica is well-known for playing Kiana Anderson in the 2006 movie Akeelah and the Bee. She also starred as Cassandra "Cassie" Sutton in the ABC Family show Lincoln Heights (2007–09). Later, she played Kita Whitmore on Let's Stay Together (2011–14) on the BET network. You might also know her voice as Abbey from the TV series The Replacements. Erica also started "The Erica Hubbard Foundation" to help young people in communities that need support.
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About Erica Hubbard
Her Early Life and Education
Erica Hubbard went to Columbia College Chicago in Chicago. She studied Broadcast Journalism and also minored in Theater. She worked hard and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in only three years.
Starting Her Acting Career
Erica started acting when she was just nine years old. She appeared in many commercials for big brands like McDonald's, Reebok, Sears, and Kellogg's. She also appeared in magazine ads.
Before her TV and movie roles, Erica began her career as a model with Ford. The modeling agency suggested she find an agency to help her get roles in television and films.
Erica has appeared in several popular movies. These include Akeelah and the Bee, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Save the Last Dance, and A Cinderella Story. She has also been in many TV shows. Some of these are Lincoln Heights, CSI: Miami, and Everybody Hates Chris.
Helping Others: The Erica Hubbard Foundation
Erica Hubbard created her own non-profit organization called 'The Erica Hubbard Foundation'. She was inspired to start it because she grew up in a part of Chicago that had a lot of challenges.
Through her foundation, Erica visits community centers, high schools, elementary schools, and churches. She talks to children and young people, offering them support and guidance.
Movies and TV Shows
Erica Hubbard has been in many movies and television shows. Here are some of her most notable roles.
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1999 | Light It Up | Girl One | |
| 2001 | Save the Last Dance | Jasmine | |
| 2003 | Banged Up | Sable | |
| 2004 | A Cinderella Story | Madison | |
| 2005 | The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants | Diana | |
| 2006 | Akeelah and the Bee | Kiana Anderson | |
| Simon Says | Sommer | ||
| 2009 | Someone Heard My Cry | Ashley | Short |
| 2011 | The Ideal Husband | Michelle | Television film |
| Nurse Jackée | Chloe | Short | |
| 2012 | Dysfunctional Friends | Catrece | |
| 2013 | School of Hard Knocks | Trina | Video |
| The Love Letter | Jasmine | Television film | |
| Forbidden Woman | Vanessa Young | ||
| 2014 | Black Coffee | Mita | |
| Internal Affairs I.A.D. | - | Television film | |
| 2015 | My Favorite Five | Sybil | |
| 72 Hours | Lanae | ||
| Fear Files | Kelisia Waters | Television film | |
| 2018 | No More Mr Nice Guy | Keisha Smalls | |
| The Other Side | Gemma | ||
| Falling In Love Again | Tyra | ||
| 2019 | Fall Girls | Tyra | |
| Perfectly Single | Edith | ||
| Professor Mack | Ayesha Johnson | ||
| Just a Friend | Wanda | ||
| 2021 | A New Kind of Woman | Latavia | |
| 2022 | Hyde Park | Aja Davies | |
| 2023 | The Assistant | Tiyana |
TV Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1997 | ER | Girl on El | Episode: "One More for the Road" |
| 1999 | Early Edition | Groupie Girl | Episode: "Number One with a Bullet" |
| 1999–2001 | Up'N Running | Herself/host | |
| 2002 | Popstars | Herself | Episode: "Showtime" |
| Undeclared | Gloria | Episode: "The Day After" | |
| The Zeta Project | Lead Bully | Voice, episode: "Lost and Found" | |
| Boston Public | Cindy | 2 episodes | |
| Do Over | Student Body President | Episode: "Joel Strikes Back" | |
| MADtv | Double Dutch Rope Jumper #1 | 2 episodes | |
| 2003 | Judging Amy | Teresa | Episode: "Picture of Perfect" |
| 2004 | Joan of Arcadia | Karen Casper | Episode: "Double Dutch" |
| 2005 | CSI: Miami | Tina Saunders | Episode: "Prey" |
| Everybody Hates Chris | Yvette | Episode: "Everybody Hates the Babysitter" | |
| 2006–07 | The Replacements | Abbey Willson | Voice, recurring role |
| 2007–09 | Lincoln Heights | Cassandra 'Cassie' Sutton | Main Cast |
| 2010 | Cold Case | Wanda Johnson | Episode: "Shattered" |
| 2011–14 | Let's Stay Together | Kita Whitmore | Main Cast |
| 2013 | Awkward Black Girl | Lucinda | 2 episodes |
| 2017 | Chicago Med | Dina Morris | Episode: "Cold Front" |
| 2025 | The Family Business: New Orleans | Ernestine | Series regular |
