A 24-year-old actress, whose mother hails from Dominica, is set to light up the screen today, March 23rd, as part of the cast of Netflix’s new movie, ‘Roxanne Roxanne.’
Shennell Edmonds was born in New Haven, Connecticut and has been acting since the age of 6, appearing in a national radio commercial at the tender age of 8.
Her mother and her family hail from Goodwill and Loubiere in Dominica, and her dad’s family is from Bridgeport, CT.
Edmonds went on to score a major role in the ABC soap opera, One Life To Live, where she originated the role of Destiny Evans from February 27, 2009, until January 13, 2012.
She did not return to the role in 2013 after producers were unable to accommodate her school schedule. Edmonds has received several nominations, including in 2011 for the BET YoungStars Award and in 2012 for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series.
Edmonds also appeared in the BET made for television movie, “Gun Hill,” a New York City cop drama produced by Reggie “Rock” Bythewood as well as in “Couples Only” and “Torchwood.”
She is also passionate about music and dance. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Edmonds currently lives, works and attends school in NYC and has said she loves all things Dominican, and by extension, all things with a Caribbean flavor.
She and her family are also big supporters of the various Dominican organizations in the tri-state area and her mission in life is to bring continued awareness the beautiful island of Dominica and its unique culture.
The young actress has visited Dominica numerous times and on one occasion attended the Convent High School for a week in order to experience school life on the island.
She describes herself as “Dominican to the bone” and has attended Dominica-related cultural events around the tri-state area.
Roxanne Roxanne is a 2017 American drama film written and directed by Michael Larnell. It stars Chanté Adams, Mahershala Ali, Trinidad-roots Nia Long, Elvis Nolasco, Kevin Phillips and Edmonds. The film revolves around the life of rapper Roxanne Shanté, the most feared battle MC in early-’80s in NYC. It was screened in the U.S. Dramatic Competition section of the 2017 Sundance Film Festival.
So why they not claiming 21 savage lol
Did lovely not read the article . She went to her mother alma Mater, she won Ms New Jersey Wob Dwyet roughly 3 years ago ,visits for carnival , and creole festivals .. she is trying to promote our country and these are the remarks ? Wake up my people. She is more Dominican than most of us are. You all need to stop putting down our people. If she wasn’t acknowledging her Dominican roots what would you say .. stupess.. let’s stop with this mentality. Let’s learn to promote each other ..
My girl great job,will watch tnt.all the best cant wait to see you soon.
Beautiful lady. Good Luck in everything you do, Sky”s the limit my dear.
A graduation happened on the thursday, where is the post? Where are the names of the UWI graduates etc ? But you posting about an actress that is not Dominican born but only have roots. Come on now smh.
We too like to celebrate foreign and ignore the achievements of our people. Let us stop this.
Great News Ms. Edmunds, and Dominica by extension to have one of our own on the big stage. Well done to your parents to have you also following our culture. Hope you visit again sometime soon and make your presence felt.
Wishing you lots more success in your future endeavors. Now I’m going to look out for you in the series mentioned above.
Has she ever been ro dominica? Choops…she not no Dominican!!
That’s why reading was invented ..
Did you read the article? Why are some of us so bitter and can’t see the good in anything??? Jeeze Louise!!
Stupes, take your time and re-read!
Try to understand what you just read . Or did you only recognize words ..
Nice, good for her!
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