A Caribbean-American actress, who grew up in New York. She attended the High School of Performing Arts, where she majored in drama. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Hofstra University in Languages. She also studied in Spain and France and speaks both languages fluently. She has appeared in numerous TV shows, films, and TV commercials. Her works include The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Silk Stalkings, ER, Grey's Anatomy, and others.