{"id":165809,"date":"2025-03-29T11:58:29","date_gmt":"2025-03-29T15:58:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/?p=165809"},"modified":"2025-03-29T14:59:05","modified_gmt":"2025-03-29T18:59:05","slug":"tasha-smith-talks-acting-directing-survival-of-the-thickest-netflix-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/tasha-smith-talks-acting-directing-survival-of-the-thickest-netflix-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Tasha Smith talks Acting, Directing, Survival of the Thickest (Netflix) &amp; More!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona sat down with Tasha Smith to talk Season 2 of Survival of the Thickest, Desire: A Temptation Story and more! Check out the interview and let us know what you think!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div id=\"g1-fluid-wrapper-counter-1\" class=\"g1-fluid-wrapper \" style=\"width:662px;\" data-g1-fluid-width=\"662\" data-g1-fluid-height=\"372\">\n\t       <div class=\"g1-fluid-wrapper-inner\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.19335347432%;\">\n\t       <div class=\"mace-youtube\" data-mace-video=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Wxj2DUpQ5OU?showinfo=0&#038;rel=1&#038;ytp-pause-overlay=1&#038;autoplay=1&#038;enablejsapi=1\" data-mace-video-thumb=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/Wxj2DUpQ5OU\/hqdefault.jpg\"><div class=\"mace-play-button\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t       <\/div>\n\t       <\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tasha is currently promoting the highly anticipated second season of&nbsp;<em><strong>Survival of the Thickest<\/strong><\/em>, premiering March 27 on&nbsp;<strong>Netflix<\/strong>, as well as her latest film,&nbsp;<em><strong>Desire: A Temptation Story<\/strong><\/em>, premiering April 19 on&nbsp;<strong>Lifetime<\/strong>. The film co-stars Adrian Holmes (<em>Bel-Air<\/em>), and in addition to starring in it, Tasha also serves as an executive producer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1 1'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SOTT_208_240822_VC_02025_R-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-165810\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">SURVIVAL OF THE THICKEST SEASON 2. (L to R) Becca Blackwell as Day, Alecsys Proctor-Turner as Nala, Tone Bell as Khalil, and Tasha Smith as Marley in Episode 208 of Survival of the Thickest, Season 2. Cr. Vanessa Clifton\/Netflix \u00a9 2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1 1'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SOTT_205_240729_VC_00283_RC-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-165820\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">SURVIVAL OF THE THICKEST SEASON 2. Tasha Smith as Marley in Episode 205 of Survival of the Thickest, Season 2. Cr. Vanessa Clifton\/Netflix \u00a9 2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond her work in front of the camera, Tasha continues to make an impact behind the scenes, directing across some of television\u2019s biggest series this spring, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Harlem<\/em>&nbsp;(Amazon Prime) \u2013 Season 3, Episodes 3 &amp; 5 (airing now)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>The Rookie<\/em>&nbsp;(ABC) \u2013 Season 7, Episode 10 (aired this month)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>The Equalizer&nbsp;<\/em>(CBS) \u2013 Season 5, Episode 11 (aired this month)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Tasha Smith:<\/em><\/strong><br>Tasha Smith is an acclaimed actress, director, and producer whose multifaceted career spans film, television, and theater. Known for her commanding on-screen performances in iconic projects such as&nbsp;<em>Why Did I Get Married?<\/em>,&nbsp;<em>Empire<\/em>, and&nbsp;<em>Power Book II: Ghost<\/em>, Tasha has also emerged as one of Hollywood\u2019s most in-demand directors. Her behind-the-camera credits include hit series like&nbsp;<em>BMF<\/em>&nbsp;(Starz),&nbsp;<em>9-1-1<\/em>&nbsp;(FOX),&nbsp;<em>The Equalizer<\/em>&nbsp;(CBS), and more\u2014solidifying her as a trailblazer for Black women working behind the lens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1 1'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SV5_7462_l11YAK38-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Tasha Smith Survival of the Thickest\n\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-165811\" style=\"width:492px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">NEW YORK, NEW YORK &#8211; MARCH 26: Tasha Smith attends Survival of the Thickest Season 2 NYC Premiere on March 26, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic\/Getty Images for Netflix)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1 1'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Tasha-7-Merrell-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-165816\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Survival of the Thickest:<\/em><\/strong><br>In Season 2 of&nbsp;<em>Survival of the Thickest<\/em>, Tasha Smith expands her role both in front of and behind the camera. She reprises her role as Marley\u2014a confident, successful Black woman in finance who fights to maintain her standing in the corporate world while fiercely supporting her best friend, Mavis. This season, Marley remains Mavis\u2019 rock but begins to explore a new romantic trajectory of her own. Tasha brings depth, humor, and authenticity to the role, further elevating the critically acclaimed series.&nbsp;<em>Survival of the Thickest<\/em>&nbsp;Season 2 premieres March 27, 2025, on Netflix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div id=\"g1-fluid-wrapper-counter-2\" class=\"g1-fluid-wrapper \" style=\"width:662px;\" data-g1-fluid-width=\"662\" data-g1-fluid-height=\"372\">\n\t       <div class=\"g1-fluid-wrapper-inner\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.19335347432%;\">\n\t       <div class=\"mace-youtube\" data-mace-video=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/H6JgBBo9ugE?showinfo=0&#038;rel=1&#038;ytp-pause-overlay=1&#038;autoplay=1&#038;enablejsapi=1\" data-mace-video-thumb=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/H6JgBBo9ugE\/hqdefault.jpg\"><div class=\"mace-play-button\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t       <\/div>\n\t       <\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1 1'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SOTT_202_240626_VC_01548_RC-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Tasha Smith Survival of the Thickest\n\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-165817\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">SURVIVAL OF THE THICKEST SEASON 2. (L to R) Tone Bell as Khalil, Tasha Smith as Marley, and Michelle Buteau as Mavis in Episode 202 of Survival of the Thickest, Season 2. Cr. Vanessa Clifton\/Netflix \u00a9 2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Desire: A Temptation Story:<\/em><\/strong><br>Lifetime expands its hit movie slate with&nbsp;<em>Temptations<\/em>, a new franchise from the executive producers of&nbsp;<em>Seven Deadly Sins<\/em>. The first installment,&nbsp;<em>Desire: A Temptation Story<\/em>, premieres Saturday, April 19 at 8\/7c and stars actress\/director Tasha Smith alongside Adrian Holmes (<em>Bel-Air<\/em>). Smith also serves as executive producer and leads the film as Kendra\u2014a high-profile talk show host seeking solace after the sudden loss of her mother. What begins as a peaceful getaway turns into a passionate whirlwind romance when she meets Malcolm (Holmes), a charming stranger. After an impulsive marriage, Kendra quickly discovers that surrendering to her desires may come at a dangerous cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div id=\"g1-fluid-wrapper-counter-3\" class=\"g1-fluid-wrapper \" style=\"width:662px;\" data-g1-fluid-width=\"662\" data-g1-fluid-height=\"372\">\n\t       <div class=\"g1-fluid-wrapper-inner\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.19335347432%;\">\n\t       <div class=\"mace-youtube\" data-mace-video=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Fq3D3Ls7090?showinfo=0&#038;rel=1&#038;ytp-pause-overlay=1&#038;autoplay=1&#038;enablejsapi=1\" data-mace-video-thumb=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/Fq3D3Ls7090\/hqdefault.jpg\"><div class=\"mace-play-button\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t       <\/div>\n\t       <\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1 1'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Tasha-Smith-and-Jamall-Johnson-star_Photo-Credit-Courtesy-of-Lifetime_Desire-A-Temptations-Story_02122025_RP_0956-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Tasha Smith and  Jamall Johnson star_Photo Credit Courtesy of Lifetime_Desire A Temptations Story_02122025_RP_0956\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-165818\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tasha Smith and Jamall Johnson Photo Credit Courtesy of Lifetime &#8220;Desire A Temptations Story&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1 1'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Tasha-Smith-stars_Photo-Credit-Courtesy-of-Lifetime_Desire-A-Temptations-Story_BTS_02052025_RP_0392-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Tasha Smith Photo Credit Courtesy of Lifetime &quot;Desire A Temptations Story&quot;\n\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-165819\" style=\"width:662px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tasha Smith Photo Credit Courtesy of Lifetime &#8220;Desire A Temptations Story&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the success of the Seven Deadly Sins movie franchise, Lifetime announces the all-new Temptations movie franchise from Derrick Williams and Adriane HopperWilliams, executive producers for DNA Media Group. Actress\/director Tasha Smith (Survival of the Thickest) stars and serves as an executive producer on Desire: A Temptations Story alongside NAACP ImageAward winner Adrian Holmes (Bel-Air). Premiering Saturday, April 19 at 8\/7c, Smith leads the film as Kendra, a high-profile talk show host who, after a whirlwind vacation romance, gives into her temptations and spontaneously marries her new suitor Malcolm (Holmes)\u2026only to discover her desires have led her down a dangerous path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Desire: A Temptations Story<\/strong><br>Desire follows inspirational talk show host Kendra (Tasha Smith) who is at the top of her game when she faces the tragic loss of her mother. At the urging of her team, Kendra takes time off to heal her soul and while on vacation, Kendra meets the man of her dreams, Malcolm (Adrian Holmes). Taken by his charm and good looks, Kendra gives into her desires and becomes caught up in a whirlwind romance and spontaneously marries Malcolm. Once the newlyweds return home, truths about Malcolm\u2019s past start to come to light and heleads Kendra down a dangerous path.<br><br>Desire also stars Jamall Johnson, Millan Tesfazgi, Miranda Edwards, Everick Golding, Requell Jodeah and Diana Pavlovsk\u00e1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1 1'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Tasha-Smith-stars_Photo-Credit-Courtesy-of-Lifetime_Desire-A-Temptations-Story_01282025_RP_0204-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Tasha Smith Photo Credit Courtesy of Lifetime &quot;Desire A Temptations Story&quot;\n\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-165821\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tasha Smith Photo Credit Courtesy of Lifetime &#8220;Desire A Temptations Story&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Lifetime<\/strong><br>Celebrating over 40 years of entertaining audiences, Lifetime is a premier entertainment destination forwomen dedicated to offering the highest quality original programming spanning award-winning movies, high-quality scripted series and breakout non-fiction series. Lifetime has an impressive legacy in public affairs,bringing attention to social issues that women care about with initiatives such as the long running Stop BreastCancer for Life and Stop Violence Against Women. Lifetime Television\u00ae, LMN\u00ae, Lifetime Real Women\u00ae andLifetime Digital\u2122 are part of A+E Global Media\u2122. A+E Global Media\u2122 (<a href=\"http:\/\/aegm.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">aegm.com<\/a>) is a joint venture of TheWalt Disney and The Hearst Corporation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Related Links: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/beauty-in-black-season-2-renewal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/beauty-in-black-season-2-renewal\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona sat down with Tasha Smith to talk Season 2 of Survival of the Thickest, Desire: A Temptation Story and more! Check out the interview and let us know what you think! 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