Tatyana Ali facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tatyana Ali
Ali in 2012
Born	Tatyana Marisol Ali (1979-01-24) January 24, 1979 (age 46) North Bellmore, New York, U.S.
Alma mater	Harvard University (BA)
Occupation	Actress singer
Years active	1987–present
Spouse(s)	Vaughn Rasberry ​ (m. 2016)​
Children	2
Musical career
Genres	R&B
Labels	MJJ Work Group

Tatyana Marisol Ali (born January 24, 1979) is an American actress and singer. She is most famous for playing Ashley Banks on the TV show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air from 1990 to 1996. She also starred as Tyana Jones in the series Love That Girl! and had a recurring role as Roxanne on the soap opera The Young and the Restless. In 2023, she appeared in the Lifetime movie Giving Hope: The Ni'Cola Mitchell Story.

Early Life and Family Background

Tatyana Ali was born on January 24, 1979, in North Bellmore, New York. Her family background is diverse. Her father is from Trinidad, and her mother is from Panama.

Tatyana Ali's Acting Career

Starting on Sesame Street

Tatyana Ali began acting when she was just six years old in 1985. She was a regular on the children's educational show Sesame Street. She even appeared with famous jazz musician Herbie Hancock. He used a sample of her voice with his special music machine.

Becoming Famous on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

In 1990, Tatyana got her big break. She was cast as Ashley Banks on the popular NBC TV show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. She played this role for the entire series, from 1990 to 1996. The show's star, Will Smith, noticed her singing talent.

Other TV Shows and Movies

After The Fresh Prince, Tatyana continued acting. She appeared in movies like The Brothers and Glory Road. From 2007 to 2013, she played Roxanne on the soap opera The Young and the Restless. She also starred in the TV One series Love That Girl! and the BET comedy Second Generation Wayans.

Tatyana Ali's Music Career

Releasing Her Debut Album Kiss the Sky

Tatyana Ali's singing was featured on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. This led her to start a music career. In 1998, she released her first album, Kiss the Sky. The album quickly became popular and was certified gold in early 1999.

Hit Songs and Collaborations

Her first hit song from the album was "Daydreamin'", released in July 1998. It reached number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. She also had two more hits in the UK: "Boy You Knock Me Out" featuring Will Smith, which was her biggest hit, and "Everytime". She also sang on Will Smith's album Willennium. In 2008, she performed on the song "Yes We Can", which supported Barack Obama's presidential campaign. In 2014, she released an EP called Hello.

Personal Life and Education

Tatyana Ali graduated from The Buckley School in 1997. She then attended Harvard University, a very famous school. She studied African-American Studies and Government and graduated in 2002.

She married Vaughn Rasberry on July 17, 2016. They met online and have two sons together. Vaughn Rasberry is a professor at Stanford University.

Tatyana Ali also supported Barack Obama's presidential campaign in 2008. She traveled around the United States to encourage young people to register to vote.

Awards and Recognition

Tatyana Ali has won several awards for her acting.

• In 1991, she won a Young Artist Award for her role in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
• She won NAACP Image Awards in 1996 for The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and in 2011 and 2012 for The Young and the Restless.
• In 2011, she received the Living Legacy Award from the Caribbean Heritage Organization.

Filmography

Movies Tatyana Ali Has Been In

TV Shows Tatyana Ali Has Been In

Discography

Studio Albums

Extended Plays (EPs)

Singles

See also

In Spanish: Tatyana Ali para niños