Imani Hakim facts for kids
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Imani Hakim
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| Born | August 12, 1993 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Known for | Everybody Hates Chris, Mythic Quest |
| Children | 1 |
Imani Hakim is an American actress. She was born on August 12, 1993. She is well-known for playing Tonya Rock in the TV show Everybody Hates Chris. Imani also played Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas in the 2014 movie The Gabby Douglas Story. She has appeared in films like Chocolate City and Burning Sands. Imani also has a role in the Apple TV+ series Mythic Quest.
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Imani Hakim's Acting Journey
Imani Hakim grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. She has two older brothers and three younger brothers. When she was seven, she started studying acting. She took classes at the Karamu House Theater in Cleveland.
Starting Her Career
At age 11, Imani convinced her parents to let her try acting professionally. She moved to Los Angeles with her father to find acting jobs. During this time, they sometimes had to sleep in their car. But just a few months later, she got her first big role. She was cast as Tonya, Chris's little sister, in the TV show Everybody Hates Chris.
Life on Everybody Hates Chris
Everybody Hates Chris was on TV for four seasons. It ran from 2005 to 2009. While working on the show, Imani was homeschooled. She also kept taking acting classes in California. She studied at Alexander's Workshop School and The Young Actor's Space.
Later Roles and Movies
After Everybody Hates Chris, Imani starred as Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas. This was in the 2014 Lifetime TV movie The Gabby Douglas Story. The next year, she had a supporting role in the movie Chocolate City.
Since 2020, Imani has played Dana in the Apple TV+ comedy series Mythic Quest. Dana is a video game tester in the show. The series was renewed for more seasons in 2021. Imani also co-starred in the film Dinner Party in 2020.
Imani's Life Outside Acting
Imani Hakim follows a vegan diet. This means she does not eat any animal products. In her free time, she enjoys painting. Imani is engaged to Chris Naoki Lee, who is also an actor on Mythic Quest. They welcomed their first child, Kazuo-Marley Hakim Lee, on February 2, 2025.
Imani Hakim's Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2005–2009 | Everybody Hates Chris | Tonya Rock | Main character |
| 2006 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Darcy | One episode |
| 2007 | Reign Over Me | Jocelyn Johnson | Movie |
| 2008 | The Replacements | Tiffany | Voice role; 2 episodes |
| 2009 | ER | Anastasia Johnson | 3 episodes |
| 2009 | Wizards of Waverly Place | Jump Rope Girl | One episode |
| 2014 | The Gabby Douglas Story | Gabby Douglas | TV movie |
| 2015 | Chocolate City | Carmen | Movie |
| 2016 | Sharknado: The 4th Awakens | Gabrielle | TV movie |
| 2017 | Chocolate City: Vegas Strip | Carmen | Direct-to-video movie |
| 2017 | Sollers Point | Cadance | Movie |
| 2017 | Burning Sands | Rochon | Movie |
| 2018 | Down for Whatever | Sonya | TV movie |
| 2018 | Cam | Hannah Darin / Baby | Movie |
| 2020–2025 | Mythic Quest | Dana | Main character; Also directed an episode |
| 2023 | Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake | Beth | 2 episodes |
| 2023 | Pokémon Concierge | Alisa | |
| 2023 | A Southern Hunting | LuLa | Main character |
| 2025 | It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia | N/A | Directed an episode |
See also
In Spanish: Imani Hakim para niños
