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Jermelle Simon was born the son of a humble shipyard father and nurse mother in Florence, South Carolina. This small town boy always felt out of place knowing he was destined to do great things and reallocate to facilitate his acting dreams in Hollywood, California. He was raised to be a family oriented man which parallels his personality of being welcoming, polite, outgoing.
Yet his focused drive had his heart to yearn many questions of becoming an actor. This tenacity made him dedicate his life to the training of an actor both in front and behind the camera. He then moved to Hollywood California and landed his first role in theater to perfect his craft. A role in the widely popular director Don B Welch play "Silence". His performance was so such a stand out he then landed the lead role in Don B Welch's following Stage Play "Livin Aint easy, Dying Aint Beautiful" Playing the role of Hassan Williams showcased his ability to perform drama and comedy to a perfection. This has continued his success in a 3rd Don B Welch play "Walking By Faith".

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Netflix Renews THE UPSHAWS for Part 6

Netflix announced that the hit scripted comedy series The Upshaws has been renewed for Part 6, with production on the 10-episode season beginning next year. The cast includes Mike Epps (Bennie Upshaw), Wanda Sykes (Lucretia Turner), Kim Fields (Regina Upshaw), Khali Daniya-Renee Spraggins (Aaliyah Upshaw), and more.
Jenifer Lewis & Marsha Warfield Join THE UPSHAWS Part 4

Jenifer Lewis and Marsha Warfield have joined the new season of The Upshaws Part 4. Jenifer Lewis (Black-ish, What’s Love Got to Do With It) guest stars in three episodes of The Upshaws Part 4 as Dr. Pearl Edmunds. Marsha Warfield (Night Court) guest stars in one episode of The Upshaws Part 4. Watch a video trailer now!
VIDEO: Netflix Debuts THE UPSHAWS Season Two Part One Trailer Starring Kim Fields, Wanda Sykes & More

The Upshaws stars Mike Epps (Bernie Shaw), Kim Fields (Regina Upshaw), Wanda Sykes (Lucretia Turner), Page Kennedy (Duck), Diamond Lyons (Kelvin Upshaw), Khali Daniya-Renee Spraggins (Aaliyah Upshaw), Jermelle Simon (Bernard Upshaw), Gabrielle Dennis (Tasha Lewis), and Journey Christine (Maya Upshaw).
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for THE UPSHAWS on Netflix

The Upshaws is co-created by Regina Hicks and Wanda Sykes, who serve as executive producers alongside Mike Epps, Page Hurwitz and Niles Kirchner.
Finalists Announced for the 2020 American Black Film Festival's Annual HBO Short Film Competition

HBO announced today their selection of finalists who will compete in ABFF's 23rd annual HBO Short Film Competition.
Photo Flash: First Look at International City Theatre's FENCES, Opening Tonight

 International City Theatrecontinues its 30th anniversary season with a production celebrating the 30th anniversary of a modern American classic: Fences by August Wilson. Gregg T. Daniel directs Wilson's powerful drama, opening tonight at International City Theatre's home in the Long Beach Performing Arts Center. 
FENCES Opens Tonight at ICT

International City Theatre continues its 30th anniversary season with a production celebrating the 30th anniversary of a modern American classic: Fences by August Wilson. Gregg T. Daniel directs Wilson's powerful drama, opening tonight, August 21, at International City Theatre's home in the Long Beach Performing Arts Center.

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