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Natashia Williams
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Natashia Williams in 2017 as "Lucy" filming on the set of The Vampire Diaries
Born (1978-08-02) August 2, 1978 (age 46)
U.S.
Other names Natashia Williams-Blach
Occupation Actress, model, singer, author
Years active 1995–present
Spouse(s) Brevin Blach

Natashia Williams-Blach (born August 2, 1978) is an American actress, model, and singer. She is well-known for her roles in TV shows like The Vampire Diaries and She Spies.

About Natashia Williams

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Natashia Williams started her acting career at 16 years old. Her first TV appearance was on Saved by the Bell: The New Class. After high school, she received a scholarship to attend the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). While studying and acting, she shared her experiences as a biracial person with both African and European heritage.

Soon after, she got her first movie role in Def Jam's How to Be a Player. She also began modeling with the Ford Agency. You might have seen her in ads for brands like Old Navy, Hanes, and Skechers.

Acting Roles and Music Videos

While modeling, Natashia appeared in many movies and TV shows. Some of these include Son of the Beach, Smart Guy, Malcolm & Eddie, The Parkers, and Girlfriends. She also appeared in the movie Two Can Play That Game.

From 1997 to 2003, she was featured in several music videos. She worked with famous artists such as Ginuwine, Montell Jordan, Usher, and Sting.

Starring Roles in TV Shows

Natashia's first main role on a TV series was in So Little Time. In this show, she starred alongside the famous Olsen Twins. After that, she co-starred in She Spies with Kristen Miller and Natasha Henstridge. This show ran for two seasons.

Later, she joined the cast of Romeo! on Nickelodeon. She played Angeline Miller for the last two seasons of the show.

In 2006, Natashia filmed a TV pilot called Filthy Gorgeous. It was about high-class escorts in New York. Even though the pilot wasn't picked up as a series, it aired as a movie on Showtime Networks. She also had a small part in the comedy movie Smiley Face, starring Anna Faris.

Singing and Later Career

Natashia also tried out for American Idol in 2008. She made it to the Top 25 contestants before being eliminated.

She then starred in the psychological thriller Circle of Eight from Paramount Pictures. She also had a recurring role as Lucy Bennett on The Vampire Diaries.

In 2013, Natashia wrote a book about her life and career. It is called Mind Over Model, An Internal Journey Through The World Of Externals. The next year, she started her own jewelry line called Gypsy Posh By TOSH. She is both the owner and designer.

Natashia also sings! She wrote and performed the song "Shady" on the album Digital Bullet by RZA. In 2006, she performed live with Corey Feldman and his band at the House Of Blues in Hollywood, California.

Natashia Williams has been married to Brevin Blach since December 2006. They have two children together.

Natashia Williams' Work

Film Appearances

Year Title Role Notes
1997 Def Jam's How to Be a Player Pink Bikini Girl
1999 Trippin' Denia, Snap's Girl
2001 Two Can Play That Game ... Young Girl
2006 Filthy Gorgeous Keisha TV Movie
2007 Smiley Face Motorcycle Rider
2009 Circle of Eight India

Television Roles

Year Title Role Notes
1995 Saved by the Bell: The New Class Valerie Butler Episode: "Prom Dates"
Sister Sister Tiffany Episode: "Thanksgiving In Hawaii"
1997 Malcolm & Eddie The Beautiful Woman Episode: "Trading Spaces"
1997-98 Smart Guy Alina/Janice Episode: "Lab Rats" & "Diary of a Mad Schoolgirl"
2000 Grown Ups Tasha Episode: "New Job"
Son of the Beach Montego Bay Episode: "In the G-Hetto"
Girlfriends Debbie Rae Porter Episode: "The Remains of the Date"
2001 The Parkers Yolanda Episode: "Baby Girl"
Men, Women & Dogs Lisa Episode: "Kibbles & Grits"
2001-02 So Little Time Tedi Main cast
2003 Summer Music Mania Herself Celebrity Bikini Contest Winner
FX DVD Exclusive Awards Herself Presenter
Spike TV James Bond “He Spies/She Spies Marathon” Herself Co-Host
BET Lady Of Soul Awards Herself Presenter
BET Soul Train Awards Herself Presenter
2002-04 She Spies Shane Phillips Main cast
2003-06 Romeo! Angeline "Angie" Eckert Miller Main cast: season 2-3
2005 CSI: Miami Kim Burton Episode: "Killer Date"
2006 All of Us Clarinetta Cliché Episode: "Domo Arigato, Mr. Roberto"
CSI: New York Kendra Tevis Episode: "Oedipus Hex"
2008 American Idol Herself Cast: Season 7
2013 Mr. Box Office Gabrielle Episode: "Single Mama Drama"
2010-17 The Vampire Diaries Lucy Bennett Episode: "Masquerade" & "I Was Feeling Epic"

Music Videos Featured In

Year Title Artist
2001 "Stutter" Joe featuring Mystikal
1997 “Send My Love” Born Jamericans
“Big Bad Mama” Foxxy Brown featuring Dru Hill
1998 “Unbound” Robbie Robertson
“Clock Strikes” Timbaland & Magoo featuring Mad Skillz
“I Can Do That” Montell Jordan
“When You Get Home” Montell Jordan
“Whatcha Gone Do?” Link
1999 “Get Ready” Mase featuring Blackstreet
“G’d Up” Tha Eastsidaz featuring Snoop Dogg
2000 “Wifey” Next
“After the Rain Has Fallen” Sting
2001 “U Remind Me” Usher
2003 “In Those Jeans” Ginuwine
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