Tisha Martin facts for kids

Tisha Monique is a talented British singer and actress. Many people know her as a member of the R&B music group The 411. She is also famous for her acting roles. She played Missy in the TV show Kerching! and Ella in The Basil Brush Show.

Early Life and Education

Tisha Monique Martin was born in London, England. She showed an interest in performing from a young age. She attended the Sylvia Young Theatre School in London. This school is well-known for training young performers.

Acting Career

Tisha Monique started her acting career on British television.

First TV Roles

Her first big role was in the CBBC sitcom Kerching!. She played a character named Missy Lewis. Missy was the sister of the main character, Taj. Missy worked at a place called the Chill Out Grill. She was one of the waitresses who spent a lot of time texting.

After Kerching!, Tisha Monique appeared in another CBBC sitcom. This was The Basil Brush Show. In this show, she played Ella. Ella was the next-door neighbor of a character named Molly.

Other Acting Work

Tisha Monique also worked as a reader on Jackanory Junior. This show was on CBeebies, a channel for younger children. She would read stories every Sunday.

Music Career

Besides acting, Tisha Monique is also a successful singer.

Joining The 411

In 2003, Tisha Monique joined a girl group called The 411. The group became quite popular. They released three singles, which are individual songs. Two of their songs reached the top 5 on the UK music charts. They also released one album. The group decided to take a break in 2008. However, they said they might get back together in the future.

Solo Music and Reunion

On March 30, 2020, Tisha Monique released her first solo song. It was called "Leave Your Mind." She has continued to record new music and perform as a solo artist.

In December 2021, it was announced that The 411 would reunite. They performed together at a music festival called ‘Mighty Hoopla’ in June 2022. Tisha Monique also released her first collection of songs, called an EP, on May 12, 2022.

Music Releases

Tisha Monique has released her own music as a solo artist.

Extended Plays

An extended play, or EP, is a collection of songs. It is shorter than a full album.

Promotional Singles

Promotional singles are songs released to promote an artist or an upcoming album.