essence atkins
star facts
Actress
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Government Name: Essence Atkins
Line of Work: Actress
Date of Birth: Feb. 2
Years in the Game: 22 years
Notable on-screen appearance: Atkins starred as Dee Dee Thorne on 92 episodes of UPN’s “Half & Half”
In good company: Atkins’ best friend is the alluring Gabrielle Union
Current project: Atkins was spotted in Atlanta filming the Warner Bros. feature film, Preacher’s Kid.
Her thoughts on the film: “I think this project is going to be one that people will enjoy. That cast is wonderful, the story is great, and I just get this feeling that the end result is going to be great.”
The real deal on set: “It’s a lot of work, but at the same time it’s also a lot of fun. When you make the decision to pursue acting as a career, you are willingly signing up for long days and long nights. But it’s worth it, because you are getting a chance to live out your dream.”
The journey of an actor: “You really have to work hard every day. Even if you aren’t working at the time, you have to constantly train, stay in shape, and take care of yourself so you can be ready to perform when called. That’s the one thing that some people don’t understand when attempting to enter the industry. They think that it’s one big party — but you can’t do that if you are really serious about your craft. You have to eat right, go to bed on time, and make sure that you always look and feel your best.”
The bottom line: Keep your ear to the street for the release of the Warner Bros. film, Preacher’s Kid, starring Essence Atkins, along with LeToya Luckett, Clifton Powell, and Tank.
