Toukie Smith facts for kids

Toukie Smith, whose real name is Doris A. Smith, was born on September 25, 1952. She is a talented American actress and model. Many people know her best for playing Eva Rawley in the TV show 227 from 1989 to 1990. Toukie is also the sister of famous fashion designer Willi Smith.

Discovering Toukie Smith's Life

Early Years and Learning

Toukie Smith grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her mom worked in a factory, and her dad was a butcher. She had two brothers, Willi and Norman. Willi Smith later became a very famous fashion designer. Toukie went to the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Toukie's Exciting Career

Toukie Smith started her career in 1972 as a model. She worked for many big fashion brands. These included Chanel, Versace, and Issey Miyake. She also modeled for her brother Willi Smith's own brand, WilliWear Ltd.

She was also very successful in print modeling. This means her pictures appeared in many magazines. She was in Vogue, ELLE, Ebony, and Seventeen. In 1978, Toukie was named Bloomingdale's Model of the Year. She was the second African-American model to have a mannequin made to look like her.

Besides her role in 227, Toukie also acted in several movies. These include Talkin' Dirty After Dark (1991) and The Preacher's Wife (1996). Toukie Smith even had her own restaurant. It was called Toukie's and was located in New York City.

Toukie's Family Life

Toukie Smith has two twin sons. Their names are Aaron Kendrick De Niro and Julian Henry De Niro. They were born in 1995. Toukie shared that her unique name, "Toukie," came from her grandmother. Her grandmother used to sing her a song about a very energetic fire engine. Today, Toukie lives in Battery Park City, New York.

Toukie Smith's Filmography

• 1987–88: Miami Vice
• 1988: Me and Him
• 1989–90: 227
• 1991: Talkin' Dirty After Dark
• 1994: I Like It Like That
• 1996: Joe's Apartment
• 1996: The Preacher's Wife
• 1999: Goosed