blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona sat down with the cast of “Tough Love: Atlanta” to discuss Season 2, acceptable first dates, and more! Check out the interview and let us know what you think!
Synopsis:
Starring Anissa LaShay, Julian Horton, Kadeem Isaiah, Alisha S. Ward, and Ashanti Harris, the Daytime Emmy Award-nominated “Tough Love” series was created by the visionary husband and wife creative team of Roni and Caleb Davis. In the second season of “Tough Love, Atlanta” the repercussions of former fellowship advisor Jason’s actions continue to haunt the lives of Jackie, Iesha, Lisa, Drew and Kenny. After Jason’s imprisonment for PPP loan fraud, the looming debt he also incurred from an angry criminal becomes a serious threat.
The criminal not only demands repayment but also blackmails the group with dark secrets he’s discovered about each of them, forcing them to engage in illegal activities to settle the debt. As their friendships are tested and their moral compasses are challenged, all five find themselves on a dangerous journey, as they simultaneously try to regain control of their toxic love lives.
Season 2 Tough Love Promo Trailer
ABOUT THE CAST:
Julian Horton (Drew)
Born in Philadelphia, but raised in Atlanta, GA, Julian Horton is a multi-hyphenate figure who has found success in sports, music, and in film and television. Working with JK Simmons and Uzo Aduba, Horton can be seen in the STX film, “National Champions” that is available via Netflix. Horton has also recently appeared on BET and Amazon Prime in the movies “Ruined” and “The Re-Education of Molly Singer” and soon to be released Black Spartans alongside Neal McDonough and J. Alphonse Nicholson.
Kadeem Isaiah (Kenny)
Kadeem Isaiah, a native of Atlanta, GA, by way of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Having a background in musicianship and visual arts has opened his interest in the craft of telling stories. Since his discovery, Kadeem has graced screens worldwide on a national level in episodic television and feature films.
Alisha S. Ward (Lisa)
Alisha Ward grew up in Lagrange Georgia. As a kid She would run around creating imaginary adventures. She has landed roles in various projects, including “Mike” on Hulu, “Finding Happy” on Bounce TV, “How Did I Get Here “on Pureflix, “Forbidden Fruit,” “Read Between the Lines,” “False Advertisement,” “A. Love’s Journey,” “Line Sisters” on Lifetime, “All the Queen’s Men” on BET.
About CLEO TV
Launched in January 2019, CLEO TV (stylized as CLEOTV) is an aspirational lifestyle and entertainment cable network targeting Millennial and Gen X women of color. It serves as a complement to TV One.
Derived from the name Cleopatra, one of the most powerful, trendsetting, rule-breaking, and iconic women in history, CLEO TV offers quality content that defies negative and cultural stereotypes of today’s modern women. With a bold, fearless, and fresh take, CLEO TV gives multicultural young women a destination for content centered around travel, home design, relationships, finances, cooking, talk shows, movies, docu-series, sitcoms, and much more.
The network offers a unique and diverse lineup of short and long-form programming that reflects this generation’s multifaceted interests. Shows include Just Eats with Chef JJ, New Soul Kitchen, CLEO Speaks, Living by Design, All Things Adrienne with Adrienne Houghton, and Heart of the Batter with Jordin Sparks.
CLEO TV is solely owned by Urban One, the largest multimedia company in the country, primarily targeting Black, urban and millennial audiences.
CLEO TV viewers can also join the conversation online by connecting via social media on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook (@mycleotv) using the hashtag #CLEOTV.
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