Yolonda Ross facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Yolonda Ross
Ross in 2012
Born	Omaha, Nebraska, US
Occupation	Actress, writer, director
Years active	1997–present

Yolonda Ross is an American actress, writer, and director. She is known for her roles in independent films and television shows.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Yolonda Ross was born and grew up in Omaha, Nebraska. She started her acting journey in New York City. Her first roles were in TV shows like New York Undercover and Third Watch.

Her first main role in a movie was in the independent drama Stranger Inside (2001). This film was made by HBO. Yolonda Ross was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for her great first performance.

Key Roles and Recognition

After her early success, Yolonda Ross appeared in many independent films. She also guest-starred on popular TV shows such as Law & Order and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. In 2011, she had a repeating role in the HBO series Treme.

In 2013, Ross starred with LisaGay Hamilton in the movie Go for Sisters. Her acting in this film earned her another nomination for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female. She later acted alongside Viola Davis in the film Lila & Eve.

In 2015, Yolonda Ross played Robyn Crawford in the Lifetime TV movie Whitney. This movie was about the singer Whitney Houston and was directed by Angela Bassett.

Television Success

Yolonda Ross continued to appear in popular TV shows. In 2017, she had a repeating role with Viola Davis again in the ABC legal show How to Get Away with Murder.

The next year, in 2018, she joined the main cast of the Showtime drama series The Chi. In this show, she plays the character Jada Washington. This role has made her well-known to many viewers.

Film and Television Work

Yolonda Ross has appeared in many films and TV shows throughout her career. She has taken on a variety of roles, showing her talent as an actress.

Selected Films

Some of her notable film roles include:

• Stranger Inside (2001)
• Antwone Fisher (2002)
• Go for Sisters (2013)
• Whitney (2015)
• Lila & Eve (2015)
• Little Men (2016)
• The Bad Batch (2016)
• Bull (2019)

Selected Television Shows

Her television appearances include:

• New York Undercover (1997)
• Third Watch (2000, 2005)
• 24 (2001)
• Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2005, 2007)
• Treme (2011)
• How To Get Away With Murder (2017)
• The Chi (2018–present)

Awards and Nominations

Yolonda Ross has been recognized for her acting skills with several awards and nominations:

• In 2001, she won a Gotham Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Actor for her role in Stranger Inside.
• She was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Debut Performance in 2002 for Stranger Inside.
• In 2014, she received an Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female nomination for her work in Go for Sisters.

See also

In Spanish: Yolonda Ross para niños