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Natashia Williams
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Natashia Williams as ‘Lucy’ filming on the set of The Vampire Diaries
Born (1978-08-02) August 2, 1978 (age 45)
Other names Natashia Williams-Blach
Occupation Actress, model, singer, author
Years active 1995–present
Spouse(s) Brevin Blach

Natashia Williams-Blach (born August 2, 1978) is an American actress and former Wonderbra campaign model, who is known for appearing in TV shows like The Vampire Diaries and She Spies.

Biography

Natashia Williams began her film and television career at the age of 16, appearing first on Saved by the Bell: The New Class. Shortly after accepting a scholarship to attend the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), she landed her first movie role in Def Jam's How to Be a Player She began modeling with the Ford Agency, in the ad campaigns of Wondebra, Old Navy, Hanes and Skechers.

While still modeling, Williams appeared in both movies and television shows such as Son of the Beach, Smart Guy, 'Malcolm and Eddie', 'The Parkers' 'Girlfriends and the film Two Can Play That Game.

Williams first starring role on a series occurred on the show So Little Time alongside the Olsen Twins. Shortly after, Williams co-starred in She Spies with Kristen Miller and Natasha Henstridge. Although purchased for syndication,it lasted two seasons due to declining ratings.

She then starred alongside Romeo Miller in the series Romeo! on Nickelodeon, playing Angeline Miller for the last two seasons.

..... The pilot was not picked up although the single episode aired on Showtime Networks as a feature film. She also filmed a cameo appearance in the Anna Faris comedy Smiley Face.

Following guest-star stints on both CSI Miami and CSI New York, she auditioned for season 7 of American Idol, succeeding through to the Top 25 before being eliminated.

Williams then stars in the Paramount Pictures psychological thriller, Circle of Eight and also had a minor recurring role on The Vampire Diaries.

In 2013, Williams also wrote a book based on her life and career,Mind Over Model, An Internal Journey Through The World Of Externals. The following year she started Gypsy Posh By TOSH, an artisan crafted jewelry line, as both owner and designer.

Filmography

Film/Movie

Year Title Role Notes
1997 Def Jam's How to Be a Player Pink Bikini Girl
1999 Trippin' Denia, Snap's Girl
2001 Two Can Play That Game ... Young Girl
2006 Filthy Gorgeous Keisha TV movie
2007 Smiley Face Motorcycle Rider
2009 Circle of Eight India

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1995 Saved by the Bell: The New Class Valerie Butler Episode: "Prom Dates"
1997 Malcolm & Eddie The Beautiful Woman Episode: "Trading Spaces"
1997-98 Smart Guy Alina/Janice Episode: "Lab Rats" & "Diary of a Mad Schoolgirl"
2000 Grown Ups Tasha Episode: "New Job"
Son of the Beach Montego Bay Episode: "In the G-Hetto"
Girlfriends Debbie Rae Porter Episode: "The Remains of the Date"
2001 The Parkers Yolanda Episode: "Baby Girl"
Men, Women & Dogs Lisa Episode: "Kibbles & Grits"
2001-02 So Little Time Tedi Main cast
2002-04 She Spies Shane Phillips Main cast
2003-06 Romeo! Angeline "Angie" Eckert Miller Main cast: season 2-3
2005 CSI: Miami Kim Burton Episode: "Killer Date"
2006 All of Us Clarinetta Cliché Episode: "Domo Arigato, Mr. Roberto"
CSI: New York Kendra Tevis Episode: "Oedipus Hex"
2008 American Idol Herself Cast: Season 7
2013 Mr. Box Office Gabrielle Episode: "Single Mama Drama"
2010-17 The Vampire Diaries Lucy Bennett Episode: "Masquerade" & "I Was Feeling Epic"

Sources

  • Tsunami benefit song MTV
  • Donate to Los Angeles Mission Transform a Life
  • Gypsy Post website
  • Mind over model internal externals
  • So little time. Where are they now? MTV
  • Natashia Williams
  • She Spies Variety
  • San Diego Magazine
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