Quencie Interviews Maronzio Vance of TV Land's "Lopez" Show

Recently, I sat down with the hilarious Maronzio Vance and discussed his co-starring role on the 2nd season of George Lopez's show "Lopez" which premieres Wednesday March 29th at 10:30/9:30c on TV Land.

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Maronzio Vance is a writer, actor, and comedian noted for his comedic timing in his roles for television shows. Vance began his acting career with roles in the series "JKX: The Jamie Kennedy Experiment" (WB, 2001-04) and "Wanda Does It" (2004-05). He also appeared on the television special "Jamie Foxx's Laffapalooza" (2004-07) which he talked about in our Studio Q interview. Maronzio continued his comedic performances throughout the early 2000s and the 2010s, appearing on"The Half Hour" (Comedy Central, 2011-15) and "Enlisted" (Fox, 2013-14). He also lent his voice to "Freaknik: The Musical" (Cartoon Network, 2009-2010).

This guy had me in stitches during most of the interview.  We covered so many topics including, his beef with Diddy and Bossip, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, why he hates Stay Woke and AF, and Lil Yachty appearing on an episode of "Lopez" this season. And all of it was funny. 

Maronzio and Quencie

If you have never heard of Maronzio Vance before now, watch my interview below and I promise you won't ever forget him. His perspective on the world is smart and funny. Press play below and see what I mean.  

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Quencie Interviews Nicci Gilbert

I interviewed Nicci Gilbert on the red carpet of Sheryl Lee Ralph's annual Divas Simply Singing event which brings awareness to HIV and Aids. We all remember Nicci from her R&B group Brownstone and her popular TV One reality show 'R&B Divas.' Check out our conversation below. 

Quencie Interviews Kiki Haynes

I interviewed Kiki Haynes of Tyler Perry's 'For Better or Worse' on the red carpet of 'Divas Simply Singing' which is a Aids charity founded by Sheryl Lee Ralph. I talked to Kiki about what is what like working with Whitney's daughter Bobbi Kristina when she had a small role on the show.  Find out what she says in out conversation below. 

Quencie Interviews Kym Whitley

I interviewed the hilarious Kym Whitley on the red carpet of The Merge Summit. We talked about her reality show, 'Raising Whitley' on OWN.  There is a never a dull moment when interviewing Kym.  Check out our conversation below. 

Quencie Interviews Guillermo Diaz of #Scandal

I interviewed Guillermo Diaz at a NAACP nominees luncheon.  He plays the role of  'Huck ' on the ABC hit show 'Scandal' starring Kerry Washington.   Check out our conversation where we talked about his role and his NAACP nomination. Watch below. 

Quencie Interviews Vanessa Williams

I interviewed Vanessa Williams at the NAACP Theater awards. I have loved her in so many things that I was thrilled to get a chance to speak to her on the red carpet. She has conquered TV, film, music and Broadway.  Watch our conversation below. 

Quencie Interviews Lauren Lake of Paternity Court

I interviewed Lauren Lake of Paternity Court at a NAACP nominees luncheon.  Find out what she says when I asked her how she manages a motherhood along with such a popular TV show. Watch our conversation below. 

UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball Los Angeles [VIDEO]

Here I am with with Lonnie Bunch III

On Saturday, March 18, 2017, I attended The Mayor's Masked Ball at the JW Marriott at LA LIVE in Los Angeles, CA. This is one of the largest events put on by UNCF in cities across the United States on the same evening. The LA chapter was hosted by Mayor Garcetti and honored Lonnie G. Bunch III, Founding Director of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture and Marx Cazenave a well-known entrepreneur and business Hall of Fame inductee. The ball raised $500,000 for UNCF.

Attendees included: Mayor Eric Garcetti, Lonnie G. Bunch III (Founding Director of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture), Marx Cazenave (Entrepreneur ), Salli Richardson-Whitfield (I am Legend, Eureka), Michael Jai White (Why Did I Get Married), Laura Govan (Basketball Wives), Dawnn Lewis (Actress & singer), Tiffany Hines (Nikkita, Devious Maids), Lisa Nicole Cloud (Bravo TV's Married to Medicine), T’Keyah Crystal Keymah (In Living Color, That's So Raven), James Wright (WE tv’s “LA Hair”) and Darius McCrary (Next Day Air, Family Matters).

Check out our Studio Q coverage below.

Lonnie G. Bunch III, Founding Director of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Marx Cazenave, a well-known entrepreneur and business Hall of Fame inductee.

Vanessa Bell Calloway's "Sexty" 60th Birthday Party [VIDEO]

Vivica A. Fox and Vanessa Bell Calloway

On Saturday, March 18, 2017, I attended Vanessa Bell Calloway's Sexty 60th Birthday party at the Cicado Club in Los Angeles. Vanessa Bell Calloway kicked off her This Is My Sexty campaign for Women's History Month to encourage women to share their secrets to mental, physical and spiritual well-being. Visit HowDoYouRockYourAge.com to learn more about her campaign. Currently, Calloway stars in the hit series Saints & Sinners (Bounce) and recently joined the cast of the STARZ hit Survivor's Remorse in a recurring role.

It is very clear, that 60 never looked so good. Vanessa's party was a pink and grand affair. From the candy bar to the elegant red carpet, everyone who attended had a wonderful time. Some of the attendees include: Vivica A. Fox, Tina Knowles, Star Jones, Debbie Allen, Glen Turman, Jackee' Harry, Kym Whitley, Richard Lawson, James Pickens Jr., Vanessa Williams and many more!

Check out our Studio Q event coverage below:

Quencie Interview Robert C. Riley

I interviewed Rob C. Riley at a bowling charity event for Sickle Cell Disease.  You may remember him from VH1's Hit The Floor or from Broadway because he's done both.  He also has a master's degree in acting. Check out my conversation with Rob below. 

Quencie Interviews Charles Michael Davis

I interviewed Charles Michael Davis at the Merge Summit. Find out what he said when I asked him how to manage his faith and his acting job in entertainment. Watch below. 

Animo Westside Waves Presents The 1st Annual Film Festival and Awards

Tammi Rashonda Bembry with one of her students from the Film Festival

I was invited to cover the first annual film festival at Animo Westside Middle School and oh what fun it was. I was honored to get a chance to talk to all these wonderful young people about their films on the red carpet. These students wrote, directed, acted, did cinematography, and produced these films all by themselves.  The theme of their films were kindness and paying it forward. The students along with their awesome teacher Tammi Rashonda Bembry put a lot of work and effort into their films and I was thrilled to chat with them about it for Studio Q. Watch below! 

Quencie Interviews Goapele

I interviewed music artist Goapele (pronounced gwa-puh-lay), which means “to move forward” in Setswana on the red carpet of Robi Reed's annual Sunshine Beyond Celebration event.  Check out our conversation below as she talks about collaborating with Snoop Dogg.  Watch below. 

Quencie Interviews Eva Marcille

I interviewed America's Next Top Model, Eva Marcille with her adorable daughter Marley on the red carpet of Robi Reed's annual charity event.  Check out our conversation below and see how much little Marley loved my microphone.  I wonder if this was the little one's first red carpet. 

Quencie Interviews Nicki Micheaux

I interviewed actress Nicki Micheaux on the red carpet of Robi Reed's annual charity event.  Micheaux began her career appearing in supporting film roles and playing guest starring parts on television shows include ER, Any Day Now, and City of Angels. She also co-starred opposite Halle Berry in the 2005 television film Their Eyes Were Watching God.  i remember her most as played Jennifer 'Jenn' Sutton in the ABC Family drama series Lincoln Heights, which she received two NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series nominations for her role on series.  Watch our conversation below. 

I interviewed actress Nicki Micheaux on the red carpet of Robi Reed's annual charity event.  Micheaux began her career appearing in supporting film roles and playing guest starring parts on television shows include ER, Any Day Now, and City of Angels. She also co-starred opposite Halle Berry in the 2005 television film Their Eyes Were Watching God.  i remember her most as played Jennifer 'Jenn' Sutton in the ABC Family drama series Lincoln Heights, which she received two NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series nominations for her role on series.  Watch our conversation below. 

Quencie Interviews Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete

I interviewed Holly Robinson Peete and her husband Rodney Peete at her 50th birthday party held at a beautiful house in Malibu. There were lots of A list stars that came out to celebrate Holly's born day and I got a chance to talk to them all.  Push play and watch my interview with the birthday girl, her husband and all the celebrities that came out to wish Holly a happy birthday. We will be able to see more of Holly and her family when their reality show "For Peete's Sake' returns to Saturdays at 10 p.m. ET/ PT on OWN February 18, 2017.

Quencie Interviews Pooch Hall and Gabrielle Dennis

I interviewed Pooch Hall and Gabrielle Dennis on the red carpet of the NAACP Theater awards. You may remember them both from BET's The Game when their characters Derwin and Jenay had a baby together.  You can now see Pooch Hall on Showtimes's 'Ray Donovan' and TV One's new drama 'Media' and Gabrielle Dennis on Fox's Rosewood.  Check out the fun I had with them here.   Watch below. 

Black Hollywood Weighs in on Reality TV

I interviewed several black actresses on the red carpet of the NAACP theater awards and asked them to weigh in on the popularity of reality stars in acting roles. Check out what they had to say. Watch below.