Quencie Interviews Actor/Comedian, Cedric The Entertainer

I was invited to the set of TV Land's hit show, 'The Soul Man' to interview one of The Kings of Comedy for my online show, Studio Q.  Cedric The Entertainer is one of my favorite comedians, so I was super excited to have the opportunity to interview him.  

What I most love about Cedric is how funny and approachable he is.  Even though he was the star of the show he was very down to earth and cool. This always makes my job so much easier. Everyone is not like that, trust me! He was so much fun! Watch our interview below.

Quencie Interviews Actress, Taraji P Henson

I interviewed Taraji P. Henson at her Hollywood movie premiere for the "From The Rough" film she and Michael Clarke Duncan starred in.  This movie tells the inspirational true story of Catana Starks from the historically black university Tennessee State, who became the first African-American woman ever to coach an all-men’s team at the collegiate level. Through grit and determination, she overcame incredible odds and deep-seated prejudice from all corners to guide a rag-tag group of golfers to an all-time record championship season.

"I believe art changes lives, art saves lives, art creates lives, and right now, tonight, it's not about me. It's about this woman's story, her legacy. She touched me; she inspired me." Taraji says about Catana Starks during our Studio Q interview.

Quencie, Taraji and Tam

This was the last film that Michael Clark Duncan starred in. Taraji says, "I'm just so grateful to God and the angels above, including Michael Clark Duncan who had everything to do with getting this movie distributed. There's a very emotional scene in the movie when I'm getting fired..and I'm human. Some days I'm in it, some days I'm not. And this particular day, I just wasn't feeling it. And as a scene partner, he was there and available. And all I had to do was look up in his big ole brown eyes, and then it just came for me."

Other stars in the film include Henry Simmons, Tom Felton, LaToya Luckett, Ben Youcef, Robert Bailey Jr. and Justin Chon. This film is all about dedication and perseverance. Coach Catana Starks is indeed a true Shero and after watching the film, you'll feel totally inspired.

Check out my interview with Taraji P Henson below. 

See what the rest of the cast have to say about being a part of such an inspirational film during my red carpet interviews below. 

Quencie Interviews Actress, Elise Neal

I interviewed actress Elise Neal of TV One's Hollywood Divas on the red carpet of Kiki Shepard's 12th annual charity bowling challenge.  She talked about her bowl game and a new project that she is working on that's loosely based on her life.  I attempted to ask Elise about her thoughts about Hollywood Divas but she was not having any of it.  I really just wanted to know if the ladies had all made up yet and would she be returning to Hollywood Divas.  However, mums the word from Elise. She did however give a little insight on her feelings through a interesting comparison of why things could have likely went wrong on the show. You do kinda get what she is saying even though she is not necessarily saying it. Also, see what two actors from Real Husbands of Hollywood video bomb our interview.  It was so much fun.  Watch below and find out exactly what Elise says. 

Quencie interviews NBA Legend, Magic Johnson

When I attended Holly Robinson Peete's star-studded "Gratefully 50" Birthday celebration I felt like it was my birthday because it gave me the opportunity to interview some of Hollywood's top A-listers including Earvin "Magic" Johnson and his wife Cookie. 

The birthday bash was held at a beautiful residence in Malibu, CA with amazing decor and the ocean as a picturesque backdrop. The place was dripping with Hollywood glamour.  Check out what magic says about turning 50. Watch below.

Quencie Interviews Actor, David Oyelowo

I am so excited I got a chance to interview actor David Oyelowo at the Icon Mann Pre-Oscar event, which celebrated black men in entertainment. David Oyelowo has played supporting roles in the films such as Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011), Middle of Nowhere (2012), Lincoln (2012), and garnered praise for portraying Louis Gaines in The Butler (2013).  

In 2014, Oyelowo played Martin Luther King, Jr. in the biographical drama film Selma, for which he received a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor (Drama). He also starred in the HBO movie Nightingale, for which he won a Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Movie/Miniseries and was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie. I absolutely loved his role in Queen of Katwe opposite Oscar winning actress Lupita N'yongo. This guy is a great actor and I was thrilled to get a chance to speak with him. Watch my interview below. 

Quencie Interviews Actor, Omari Hardwick

I Interviewed Omari Hardwick right before a pre-oscar event, "The Power 30" celebrating black men in the entertainment industry. Omari is known for his roles in the TV series Saved and Dark Blue, in Spike Lee's Miracle at St. Anna (2008), and, The A-Team (2010), Kick-Ass (2010), in Tyler Perry's For Colored Girls (2010) and as Andre in BET Network's Being Mary Jane.  He was also in the movie 'Sparkle' and is currently starring as James "Ghost" St. Patrick in Starz's hit show Power, which is one of my favorite shows.  Super Bowl Champion Terrell Suggs of The Baltimore Ravens made a surprise appearance during our interview.  It was great fun getting a chance to speak to Omari! Watch my interview below. 

Check out the rest of my interviews at the Icon Mann event I interviewed Omari Hardwick at including Dennis Haysbert, Michael Ealy, Jason Derulo, David Oyelowo and Tichina Arnold. Watch below.

Quencie Interviews Singer, Kelly Price

I interviewed Kelly Price on the red carpet of Kym Whitley's birthday party.  She was so down to earth and fun.  She even sang Happy Birthday to Kym Whitley. Kelly Price gives me so much life with that voice. Even though she only sang a little bit of Happy Birthday you could not tell me that I was not in a VIP seat at a concert.  Watch my interview below.  She even gave me some twitter love about the interview. I love when that happens. 

Quencie Interviews Actress, Kellita Smith of Z Nation

I interviewed Kellita Smith at the NAACP Theater Awards about her role as Roberta Warren in the Syfy post-apocalyptic series, Z Nation.  She is always so much fun when I see her. I met her years ago when I was PA for a day on 'The Bernie Mac Show.'  Kellita is best known for her role as Wanda McCullough in the Fox sitcom The Bernie Mac Show from 2001-2006. I will never forget how she took the time to encourage me about doing my own show, Studio Q. "There are thousands of people who want to do what I do," she said to me about acting, "But you want to do something that's not so saturated. And you got a master's degree, please! You are not a PA. ( A PA is a production assistant) The next time I see you," she said pointing in my face, "It better be with a microphone and a camera crew."  I had only been in LA a year when we had this conversation so the next time I seen Kellita was to pick up my check. I remember giving her a Thank you card for those words.  However, a few years later, I saw her at a Miki Howard concert with my microphone and camera asking for an interview.  You never know who is going to inspire you and share words of wisdom that will really resonate with you. I will always appreciate how she took the time to lift me up. Thanks Kellita. Check out my 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 Actress, Tichina Arnold

I interviewed the amazingly talented Tichina Arnold at the Icon Mann Power 30 Pre-Oscar Dinner. We talked about her beautiful daughter, Alijah, the huge impact of "Martin" and being a lupus advocate. Tichina's sister, Zenay Arnold, was diagnosed with lupus eight years ago, along with rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren’s Syndrome, Mixed Connective Tissue Disorder (MCTD), and Raynaud’s disease. She was told there was no cure and that these diseases could lead to her demise. Lupus is three times more common in black women than in white women and Tichina was adamant about women becoming aware.  Learn more at www.lupus.org and watch my interview with Tichina Arnold below. 

Quencie Interviews Actor, Michael Ealy

Michael Ealy is the leading man in the ABC’s anthology series “Secrets & Lies” in which he stars opposite Juliette Lewis.  Based on the Australian TV series of the same name the show focuses on a case that will see Ealy as a man whose wife’s murder is under investigation, and, as you can expect, he becomes the prime suspect. We have known Michael Ealy because of his memorable roles in BarberShop, Think Like a Man Too,  For Colored Girls, and About Last Night.

Quencie, Michael Ealy and Tam. We saw Michael Ealy at a Janet Jackson concert and asked for a pic. 

I interviewed the heart throb actor at the Icon Mann Power 30 dinner.  It was so great to talk to him about his industry inspirations including Sidney Portier and Denzel Washington. Watch below. 

Quencie Interviews Brandy

Who doesn't love them some Brandy? Raising my hand, "I do, I do!"  I think she is one of the few people who love Whitney Houston as much as I do. It was so fun being able to interview Brandy on her way inside of Kym Whitley's birthday party.  She was as sweet as she was years ago when I met her on the set of Moesha.  Watch my interview with Brandy below.

 I first met Brandy on the set of her show Moesha back in the day

Quencie Interviews Comedian, Affion Crockett

I interviewed Affion Crockett on the red carpet of Kiki Shepard's 12th annual bowling challenge for sickle cell awareness.  I would have missed him because I was interviewing someone else when I saw him, but he was kind enough to circle back around later for me to talk to.  We talked about the event, his bowl game and comedy tour.  Even though I was unable to get him to do any of his famous impressions he did talk a little bit about his role in Marlon Wayans spoof of 50 Shades of Black. Watch below. 

Quencie Interviews Quinton Aaron

I interviewed Quinton Aaron at Kiki Shepard's 12th annual charity bowling challenge to raise awareness for sickle cell.  Quinton will be forever remembered for his first lead role playing Michael Oher alongside Sandra Bullock and Tim McGraw in The Blind Side, released November 20, 2009.  Find out what Quinton says about his bowling game, meeting Whitney Houston, and working with Sandra Bullock in The Blind Side film. Watch below. 

Quencie Interviews Actress, Dawnn Lewis

I caught up with the amazingly talented actress/singer, Dawnn Lewis for a one-on-one interview. We discussed her career and revisited fun memories from when she starred on the hit 90's sitcom that everyone loved entitled 'A Different World.'

I even attempted to sing the show's theme song with Dawnn who actually wrote it! We had a great time. Watch below.

Quencie Interviews Tanjareen of 'Family Time' on Bounce TV

I interviewed Tanjareen who plays the sister to Angell Conwell on the sitcom Family Time. You may have also seen Tanjareen in Curb Your Enthusiasm, Days of Our Lives, Strong Medicine, Howard Stern, The Steve Harvey Show, and City Guys. She is best known for her roles in the films: Johnson Family Vacation as Tangerine, Love For Sale, and Miss March. She has also been in several national commercials, music videos, and she co-hosts a weekly radio show. Check out my interview with Tanjareen below. 

Quencie Interviews Actress, Gabrielle Dennis of Fox's Rosewood

I interviewed the talented Gabrielle Dennis on the red carpet of Kiki Shepard's celebrity bowling event which raised awareness for sickle cell disease.  We talked about her role on Fox's show "Rosewood".  Gabrielle plays Pippy, younger sister of Dr. Beaumont Rosewood (star Morris Chestnut). She’s the one who nags him about missing family dinners with mom (Lorraine Toussaint) and getting tickets for running red lights.  She is a toxicology expert in Rosewood’s sophisticated private autopsy lab in Miami.  This is the biggest acting role of her TV career after roles on BET, CW, Spike TV and Showtime.  Find out what she says about what it's like working with Morris Chestnut and Lorraine Toussaint. Also count how many stars manage to video bomb our interview. Watch below. 

Quencie Interviews DeVon Franklin

I had a blast interviewing DeVon Franklin.  He was the studio executive responsible for movies like Be Cool, Pursuit of Happyness, Karate Kid, Hancock, Jumping The Broom, Heaven is For Real and Sparkle.  We talked about so much in this interview including his book Produced By Faith, Hollywood movies, his wife, actress Meagan Good, Oprah Winfrey and Super Soul Sunday, Bishop T.D. Jakes, Whitney Houston, and much much more. 

Check out my conversation with DeVon Franklin below.