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Tanisha Harper
Born (1981-09-18) September 18, 1981 (age 44)
Occupation Actress, model
Years active 2004–present

Tanisha Harper, born on September 18, 1981, is an American model, actress, and TV host. She first appeared on screen in 2006 in the movie Something New. Later that year, she starred in the TV series Desire. In 2009, Tanisha was a runner-up on the reality show Project Runway. She continued her successful modeling career for many years. Since 2022, Tanisha Harper has played Jordan Ashford in the ABC soap opera General Hospital.

Tanisha Harper's Early Life

Tanisha Harper was born in Tokyo, Japan. When she was 15 years old, she was discovered by a modeling agency in Phoenix, Arizona. This is where her successful modeling career began. She worked with the Ford Robert Black Agency. Tanisha graduated from Dobson High School and the University of Arizona.

Tanisha Harper's Career Journey

Modeling Career Highlights

Tanisha Harper started modeling at age 15. She worked in print ads, walked on fashion runways, and appeared in commercials. She has been featured in many popular magazines. These include Elle, Cosmopolitan, Vanity Fair, and In Style. Tanisha has also appeared in ads and catalogs for big companies. Some of these are L'Oréal, Smashbox, MAC Cosmetics, Ralph Lauren, Oscar de la Renta, and Tommy Hilfiger'.

She has appeared on famous TV shows. These include The Oprah Winfrey Show and The Tyra Banks Show. She was also interviewed by Katie Couric on The Today Show. In 2009, Tanisha competed as a model on the sixth season of Project Runway. She finished in second place. During the show, she often worked with designer Althea Harper, who also finished second.

Acting Roles and TV Shows

Tanisha Harper first appeared on television in 2005. She played a model in an episode of the CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful. She had another role on The Bold and the Beautiful in 2010. In 2006, she made her first movie appearance. She played Stacy in the romantic comedy-drama film Something New. Later that year, Harper became a regular cast member on the TV show Desire. In 2008, she had a smaller role in the comedy movie Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Tanisha Harper has also been a guest star on TV series like Dear White People and Hacks.

In February 2022, it was announced that Tanisha Harper would join the ABC soap opera General Hospital. She took on the role of Jordan Ashford. Her first episode aired in March 2022.

Tanisha Harper's Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2005 The Bold and the Beautiful Spectra Model 1 Episode
2006 Something New Stacy
2006 Desire Heather Series regular, 63 episodes
2007 Supreme Courtships Co-star Television pilot
2008 Forgetting Sarah Marshall Model
2010 Nick Swardson's Pretend Time Wife 2 Episodes
2015 Big Bang MADE Tour T Short film
2011 In the Flow with Affion Crockett Model
2018 Dear White People Denise Episode: "Volume 2: Chapter X"
2021 Coming to Hollywood Edith Episode: "The Party Monster Fundraiser"
Hacks Tatiana Episode: "There Is No Line"
2022 Dollface Gossip Girl #2 Episode: "Travel Agent"
2022—present General Hospital Jordan Ashford Series regular
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