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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 47)
U.S.
Other names Natashia Williams-Blach
Occupation Actress, model, singer, author
Years active 1995–present
Spouse(s) Brevin Blach

Natashia Williams-Blach, born on August 2, 1978, is an American actress. She is well-known for her roles in popular TV shows such as The Vampire Diaries and She Spies. She has also worked as a model, singer, and author.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Natashia Williams started her acting journey in movies and on TV when she was 16 years old. Her first TV appearance was on the show Saved by the Bell: The New Class. After finishing 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.

Acting and Music Videos

While still working as a model, 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 music artists like Ginuwine, Montell Jordan, Usher, Sting, and Joe.

Main Roles on TV

Natashia Williams landed her first main role on a TV series in So Little Time. In this show, she acted alongside the famous Olsen Twins. After that, Williams co-starred in She Spies with Kristen Miller and Natasha Henstridge. This show was shown in many places, but it only lasted for two seasons.

Later, she starred with Romeo Miller in the Nickelodeon series Romeo!. She played the character Angeline Miller for the last two seasons of the show. In 2006, she filmed a TV pilot called Filthy Gorgeous. She also had a small role in the comedy movie Smiley Face, which starred Anna Faris.

Later Career and Other Talents

After making guest appearances on CSI: Miami and CSI: New York, Natashia tried out for American Idol. She made it to the Top 25 contestants in Season 7 before being eliminated.

Williams then starred in the movie Circle of Eight, which is a psychological thriller from Paramount Pictures. She also had a recurring role on the popular TV series The Vampire Diaries.

In 2013, Natashia Williams 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 of this artisan-crafted jewelry.

Natashia also wrote and performed on a song called "Shady." This song is the eleventh track on the album Digital Bullet by RZA, who also goes by the name ‘Bobby Digital’. She performed the song with the music group Intrigue. In July 2006, she sang live on stage with Corey Feldman and his band, ‘The Truth Movement’. They performed at the famous House Of Blues in Hollywood, California.

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

Filmography

Movies

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 Shows

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

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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