Mara Hall Talks New Role on Ambitions on OWN - Interview

I had such a great time sitting down with the multi-talented actress Mara Hall for a Studio Q interview. We discussed the debut of her character, Darcia Lancaster, on the new hit TV series, “Ambitions,” which airs every Tuesday at 10/9C on OWN. "Ambitions" is a multigenerational family saga that explores love, power and politics in Atlanta. The series centers around the intense rivalry between formidable legal eagles Stephanie Lancaster (Robin Givens) and Amara Hughes (Essence Atkins), former best friends from college who find themselves adversaries in both their personal and professional lives. Mara portrays ‘Darcia Lancaster,’ a mysterious relative that comes into town in the middle of chaos, with unclear intentions.

Check out my interview with Mara below. Not only was she funny and transparent, but she shared noteworthy advice about the industry that you don’t want to miss. Watch below!

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Quencie Interviews Malinda Williams

Check out an interview I did with Malinda Williams at an event in Beverly Hills. We talked about Exhale TV, being a producer, co-parenting with ex husband Mekhi Phifer and being a part of the entertainment industry for thirty years. She was nice and super fun.  Watch our conversation below. 

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Quencie Interviews Tammi Mac

I interviewed actress and KJLH radio personality, Tammi Mac's, about her one-woman play entitled, 'Bag Lady.'  It is a must-see stage show that gives a revealing an in depth peek into her life.  You will laugh, cry, gasp, and clutch your pearls throughout the entire play.  Check out our conversation below. 
 

Quencie Interviews Antonique Smith

Check out my red carpet interview with Antonique Smith who is most famous for her role as Faith Evans in Notorious, based on the life of Evans' late husband, rapper The Notorious B.I.G..  She received rave reviews. The L.A. Times called her "delicious in the role" and Rolling Stone Magazine said she was "terrific". She was also praised by critics, including Jeffery Lyons who called her "one to watch".  She is also singer who is serious about her music. Her first big role was on broadway in rent. Watch our conversation on the crowded red carpet below at the NAACP theater awards.

Check out my red carpet interview with Antonique Smith who is most famous for her role as Faith Evans in Notorious, based on the life of Evans' late husband, rapper The Notorious B.I.G..  She received rave reviews. The L.A. Times called her "delicious in the role" and Rolling Stone Magazine said she was "terrific". She was also praised by critics, including Jeffery Lyons who called her "one to watch".  She is also singer who is serious about her music. Her first big role was on broadway in rent. Watch our conversation on the crowded red carpet below at the NAACP theater awards.

Quencie Interviews Actress, Maia Campbell

Maia Campbell is an actress who is best known for her role as Nicole on the 1994 FOX comedy-drama series South Central and her portrayal of Tiffany Warren in the NBC/UPN sitcom In the House for three seasons (1995–1998).  Campbell was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, a fact she hid from the public during her career.

A few years back Maia sat down with relationship expert Iyanla Vanzant on her televised show, "Iyanla: Fix My Life" on the OWN network.  When I interviewed Maia we discussed what it was like for her to on that show. Watch below. 

Quencie Interviews Actress, Loretta Devine

I interviewed one of my favorite actresses, Loretta Devine on the red carpet of The 47th Annual NAACP Image Awards luncheon. We talked about that amazing role of CiCi she played opposite Gabrielle Union on BET"s Being Mary Jane, The Carmichael Show and her reaction to the lack of diversity at the Oscars.  She even gave me a compliment about my interviewing skills, which I am still cheezin hard about. Watch our interview below. 

Quencie Interviews Emmy Award Winning Actress, Viola Davis

A few years back I had the distinct pleasure and honor to speak to Emmy award winning actress Viola Davis and her husband Julius Tennon on the purple carpet of Halle Berry's Silver Rose Awards Gala and Auction to benefit the Jenessee Center. Viola was a presenter at the ceremony. Viola is one of my favorite actresses so I was super nervous to speak to her.  I remember how I tripped over my words when she was in front of me, but through the power of editing you don't get to witness that.  One day I hope to get a chance to do a sit down interview with her. She has so much wisdom to share in the journey that lead her to the amazing place she is in right now.  Watch my interview below. 

Quencie Interviews Paula Jai Parker

I sat down with actress, Paula Jai Parker on the set of Bounce TV's original show, Family Time.  Family Time stars Omar Gooding (Smart Guy) and Angell Conwell (The Young and the Restless). Paula Jai Parker plays Conwell's sister.  This episode has an 80's theme and features Salt N Pepa.  

Paula talks to me about persevering in the entertainment industry, her first lead in a TV One film called 'The Summoning' and the hit reality show 'Hollywood Divas.' Watch our conversation Below.

Quencie Interviews Jenifer Lewis

Is there a movie that Jenifer Lewis has not been in?  Check your DVD collection or your TV guide and I'm sure you will see her name come up more than it doesn't.  This veteran actress is a treasured legend, especially to Black Hollywood.  She is so good that she makes you love and hate her at the same time depending on what role she's playing. Who didn't love her in 'Jackie's Back'? And who didn't hate her in, 'What's Love Got To Do With It' starring Angela Bassett or 'Not Easily Broken' starring Taraji P. Henson.  

I had the distinct honor to sit down with Jenifer Lewis in the backyard of her Hollywood mansion.  If you liked Jenifer Lewis before, be prepared to fall in love with her after this interview. Her honesty, words of wisdom, and humor, are what you will immediately feel after watching this interview.  Watch my interview with the original Dreamgirl below. You will walk away inspired.

Dawnn Lewis Talks Bowling, Sickle Cell, Urban League & New Projects

I interviewed Dawnn Lewis on the red carpet of at Kiki Shepard's 12th annual bowling challenge. Dawnn is not only a close friend of Kiki Shepard, who carries the sickle cell trait, but she is also on the board of the Kiss Foundation.    I always get a thrill with the actress who once played 'Jaleesa' in one of the best TV shows ever, A Different World.  If you have no idea what I'm talking about please get yourself Netflix today and binge watch 'A Different World! ' You can now catch Dawnn in a recurring role on the hit TV shows MAJOR CRIMES & BETTER CALL SAUL, and as the narrative voice for BET’s bio-series BEING.  Find out what projects Dawnn has coming up next and the awesome animated projects you may have heard her in but never knew was her. Watch below.