Marsai Martin
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Born | Caila Marsai Martin August 14, 2004 Plano, Texas, U.S. |
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Years active | 2014–present |
Website | marsai |
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Caila Marsai Martin[1] (born August 14, 2004)[2] is an American actress and producer, best known for her role as Diane Johnson on the ABC sitcom Black-ish (2014–2022).
In 2019, Martin had a starring role in the comedy film Little, which she also produced, becoming the youngest person ever to produce a studio film. The same year, Time magazine named her on its "Time 100 Next".[3] In 2022, she starred and produced sports comedy film, Fantasy Football.
Early life
Martin was born in Plano, Texas, to African-American parents[4] Carol and Joshua Martin.[5] Martin's acting career started after a glamour pictorial,[6] in which the photographer gave Martin's parents a discount in exchange for her father's promise that he would submit the photos to talent agencies.[6] The photos were sent out to four agencies and one immediately signed her.[6] At age five, Martin landed her first national commercial for Choice Hotel.[7][8] Her family then moved to Los Angeles in 2013, so she could pursue an acting career.[9]
Career
In 2014, Martin was cast as Diane Johnson, the daughter of Andre (Anthony Anderson) and Rainbow Johnson (Tracee Ellis Ross) on the ABC sitcom Black-ish, created by Kenya Barris. For her breakthrough role, Martin has received numerous awards and nominations, including three NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series[10][11][12] and a Young Artist Award.[9] She has received six NAACP Image Awards nominations and two Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series.
In 2016, Martin made her film debut, playing a leading role in the
In February 2019, Genius Productions, Martin's company, signed a first-look production deal with Universal. Martin's first film as part of the deal is StepMonster, a comedy about a teenage girl who is adjusting to life with a new stepmother.[18] She is the youngest person to get a first-look deal at Universal, and the youngest person to get a deal at any studio.[19] In May 2019, it was announced Martin would be producing and starring in the film adaptation of Amari and the Night Brothers for Universal Pictures.[20] In December 2019, it was announced that Martin would be producing the comedy film Queen.[21][22] She voiced the character Liberty in the 2021 film PAW Patrol: The Movie and the 2023 sequel film PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie.[23][24] In April 2022, it was announced that Martin would star alongside Kelly Rowland and Omari Hardwick in the comedy film Fantasy Football.[25] In 2023, she produced Saturdays, a coming-of-age comedy television series for Disney Channel.[26][27]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2016 | Nina | Young Girl on Tape | |
An American Girl Story – Melody 1963: Love Has to Win | Melody Ellison | Direct-to-video BET Awards — YoungStars Award | |
2017 | Fun Mom Dinner | Hannah | |
Lemonade Mafia | Kira Anderson | Short film | |
2019 | Little | Young Jordan Sanders | Also executive producer NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in Motion Picture Nominated — MTV Movie & TV Awards for Best Comedic Performance Nominated — Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actress – Comedy |
2021 | Spirit Untamed | Prudence "Pru" Granger (voice) | |
PAW Patrol: The Movie | Liberty (voice) | Speaking voice and vocal effects | |
2022 | Fantasy Football | Callie Coleman | Also producer |
2023 | PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie | Liberty (voice) | |
Good Burger 2 | Friendly Customer | Cameo | |
TBA | G20 | Post-production |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2014–2022 | Black-ish | Diane Johnson | Series regular NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited-series) (2016, 18) (2017)
Nomination — Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series – Supporting Young Actress (2015) Nomination — Young Artist Award for Outstanding Young Ensemble Cast in a Television Series (2016) Nomination — Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series (2017–18) Nomination — BET Awards — YoungStars Award |
2015–16 | Goldie & Bear | Jill (voice) | 4 episodes |
2016 | The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show | Anissa (voice) | 2 episodes |
2016–19 | Elena of Avalor | Caterina (voice) | 2 episodes |
2018 | Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt | Aisha | Episode: "Kimmy and the Beest" |
2019 | Mixed-ish | Diane Johnson | Episode: "Becoming Bow" |
A Black Lady Sketch Show | Reniece | Episode: "Born at Night, But Not Last Night" | |
2019–20 | Vampirina | Frankie Bolt (voice) | 2 episodes |
2019-22 | DreamWorks Dragons: Rescue Riders | Aggro (voice) | Main role |
2022 | Wild 'n Out | Herself | Celebrity guest (season 18, episode 2) |
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder | Iyanna (voice) | Episode: "Get In" | |
The Hair Tales | Herself | ||
2023 | Saturdays | — | Executive producer |
Awards and nominations
Year | Association | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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2015 | Young Artist Awards |
Best Performance in a TV Series – Supporting Young Actress | Black-ish | Nominated |
2016 | Nominated | |||
Outstanding Young Ensemble Cast in a Television Series | Nominated | |||
NAACP Image Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Mini-series) |
Nominated | ||
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Won | |||
2017 | Nominated | |||
Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Mini-series) |
Won | |||
Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Nominated | ||
BET Awards | YoungStars Award | Black-ish, Melody 1963: Love Has to Win | Nominated | |
2018 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Black-ish | Nominated |
BET Awards | YoungStars Award | Nominated | ||
Kidscreen Awards | Best Acting | Melody 1963: Love Has to Win | Won | |
NAACP Image Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Mini-series) |
Black-ish | Nominated | |
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Won | |||
2019 | Shorty Awards |
Phenom Award – Entertainment | Won | |
NAACP Image Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Black-ish | Won | |
Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Mini-series)
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Won | |||
Black Reel Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress, Comedy Series | Nominated | ||
BET Awards[28] | YoungStars Award | Won | ||
2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards | Best Comedic Performance | Little | Nominated | |
Teen Choice Awards | Choice Movie Actress – Comedy | Nominated | ||
2020[29] | NAACP Image Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Black-ish | Won |
Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Mini-series)
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Won | |||
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture | Little | Won | ||
Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in Motion Picture | Won |
References
- ^ Kovan, Brianna (March 21, 2019). "Marsai Martin Is Making Big-Time, Big-Screen Moves". Retrieved March 30, 2021.
- ^ Delgado, Sara (August 16, 2022). "Marsai Martin Threw a Shrek-Themed, Star-Studded Party for Her 18th Birthday". Teen Vogue. Condé Nast. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
- ^ "TIME 100 Next 2019: Marsai Martin". Time.
- ^ Burkes, Dawn M. (December 10, 2018). "Plano native named one of Time magazine's 'Most Influential Teens of 2018'".
- ^ "Teen mogul Marsai Martin on "Little"". CBS News. March 31, 2019.
- ^ a b c "Meet Marsai Martin, The Youngest Executive Producer In Hollywood". NPR.org. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
- ^ Peck, Patrice (April 11, 2019). "A Brief Explainer Of Marsai Martin For Those Of You Who Don't Know Who She Is". BuzzFeed. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
- ^ "MARSAI MARTIN SITS DOWN FOR AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH ASSIGNMENT X". January 19, 2017. Retrieved May 27, 2018.
- ^ a b "Marsai Mart asked was in as Diane Johnson – black-ish". ABC. Archived from the original on January 29, 2018. Retrieved January 28, 2018.
- ^ "NAACP Winners 2020: The Complete List". February 22, 2020. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
- ^ "NAACP Image Awards: The Complete Winners List". January 15, 2018. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
- ^ "'Straight Outta Compton,' 'Empire,' Michael B. Jordan Top NAACP Image Awards". February 5, 2016. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
- ^ Cavassuto, Maria (August 25, 2016). "TV News Roundup: Amazon Casts 'Black-ish' Star as First American Girl; Tracey Ullman Returning to HBO". Retrieved January 28, 2018.
- ^ "'Black-ish' Breakout Marsai Martin to Star in 'Little' for Will Packer, Kenya Barris (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. January 24, 2018. Retrieved January 28, 2018.
- ^ McNary, Dave (January 25, 2018). "Film News Roundup: 'Black-ish' Star Marsai Martin's Comedy 'Little' in Development". Retrieved January 28, 2018.
- ^ ""Black-ish's" Marsai Martin to Star in and Exec Produce Tina Gordon Comedy". January 25, 2018. Retrieved January 28, 2018.
- ^ Harriot, Michael (January 9, 2019). "#BlackGirlMagic: Black-ish Star Marsai Martin Set to Become Youngest Executive Producer in Hollywood History". The Grapevine. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
- ^ "Marsai Martin Signs First-Look Production Deal With Universal To Develop New Projects, Sets New Film 'StepMonster'". shadowandact.com.
- ^ "'Black-ish' Star Marsai Martin Inks First-Look Deal With Universal (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. February 7, 2019.
- ^ "Mandeville, Marsai Martin Team for Fantasy 'Amari and the Night Brothers' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. May 29, 2019.
- ^ "Marsai Martin Sets New Project at Universal With Comedy 'Queen' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. December 19, 2019.
- ^ "Marsai Martin Producing New 'Queen' Comedy with Universal". December 20, 2019.
- ^ "Watch The Pups Get Their Powers In This Preciousness-Packed 'Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie' Clip". bossip.com.
- ^ "First Trailer Is Here For PAW PATROL: THE MIGHTY MOVIE Featuring Mckenna Grace, Taraji P. Henson, Chris Rock, Serena Williams And Lil Rel Howery". www.wearemoviegeeks.com.
- ^ "'Fantasy Football': Omari Hardwick, Kelly Rowland & Rome Flynn Board Sports Comedy From Nickelodeon And Awesomeness Films". Deadline. April 19, 2022.
- ^ Petski, Denise (March 11, 2021). "'Saturdays' Comedy Produced By 'Black-ish's Marsai Martin Gets Disney Channel Pilot Order".
- ^ Petski, Denise (November 30, 2021). "Marsai Martin's 'Saturdays' Comedy Pilot Picked Up To Series By Disney Channel".
- ^ "Marsai Martin Wins Well Deserved YoungStars Award! | BET Awards 2019" – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (February 23, 2020). "NAACP Image Awards: Lizzo Named Entertainer Of The Year; 'Just Mercy', 'Black-Ish', 'When They See Us' Among Top Honorees – Full Winners List".
External links
- Official website
- Marsai Martin at IMDb