AzMarie Livingston
AzMarie Livingston | |
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| Born | Ashley Marie Livingston[1] December 28, 1986 San Fernando Valley, California, U.S.[2] |
| Nationality | American |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
Ashley Marie "AzMarie" Livingston (born December 28, 1986) is an American fashion model, actress, singer and DJ who rose to fame after appearing on America's Next Top Model: British Invasion in 2012. Livingston was cast to play the role of Chicken on the Fox show Empire.
Early life
Livingston was born Ashley Marie Livingston in California's
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater before dropping out after three semesters and moving to Los Angeles to further her career.[2] She is primarily of African-American ancestry, but also partial German and Indian descent.[1]
Career
Modeling
Livingston began her career as a
BET's Rip the Runway.[4]
America's Next Top Model
In 2012, Livingston first came into the public eye as a participant in
America's Next Top Model: British Invasion. She was noted for her tattoos and androgynous look. Despite her initial strength in the competition, including two first callouts, Livingston was eliminated in the sixth episode. She became the sixth eliminated overall in her first-ever bottom two appearance which Kyle Gober survived.[5]
Acting
Livingston portrayed Hakeem's best friend Chicken on
Logo. Working alongside actresses Melanie Griffith and Sandra Bernhard, Livingston plays the role of Ricki, who is Griffith's girlfriend on the show. Of her breakthrough role, Livingston says, "Being a rookie with all-stars made me a little nervous, but I don't think I showed it."[6] Livingston starred in a leading role in the romantic comedy Almost Amazing by director Justin Price (The Cloth
).
Music
Livingston started out as an extra in several music videos prior to her
solo career as well as before competing on America's Next Top Model, including Kelly Rowland's "Motivation" and Nicki Minaj's "Moment 4 Life".[4] Her debut single "Morning Guarantee" was released in December 2012. On August 31, 2014, Livingston released her debut EP on SoundCloud titled HipPopMelodicPoetry.[6]
Her single "We Hot" was released in 2015.
Filmography
Film
- Precious(2009)
Television
- The Real Housewives of New York City (2010)
- The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty (2010)
- America's Next Top Model: British Invasion(2012)
- DTLA (2012)
- Empire (2015)
- Grey's Anatomy (2015) as Intern
- The Purge (2018) as Bracka
Discography
Extended plays
- HipPopMelodicPoetry (2014)
Singles
- 2012: Morning Guarantee
- 2015: We Hot
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Jerry Nunn. "Interview with AzMarie". Chicago.gopride.com. Archived from the original on October 14, 2013. Retrieved October 12, 2013.
- ^ a b c Wiggins, Lori (April 21, 2012). "AzMarie, 'America's Next Top Model' contestant, to hit local runway". Midtown Raleigh News. Archived from the original on August 6, 2013. Retrieved June 24, 2013.
- ^ Pat Cain. "AzMarie Livingston: Androgynous Model a Lesbian? (Photos)". Rightentertainment.com. Archived from the original on October 14, 2013. Retrieved October 12, 2013.
- ^ a b c "AzMarie". Modelmayhem.com. Retrieved October 12, 2013.
- ^ Chris Spargo. "AzMarie Livingston & Matthew Stephen Herrick Talk 'DTLA': Video". Newnownext.com. Retrieved October 12, 2013.
- ^ a b "Catching up with AzMarie Livingston". Afterellen.com. Archived from the original on May 18, 2013. Retrieved October 12, 2013.
External links
- AzMarie Livingston at IMDb
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