Antonique Smith Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 3½ in |
Weight | 50 kg |
Date of Birth | August 11, 1983 |
Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Antonique Smith is an American Grammy-nominated singer and writer who earned critical acclaim with the release of her debut solo single Hold Up Wait a Minute (Woo Woo) (2013). Besides that, she has also released a number of other notable tracks such as Higher (Let Your Guard Down) (2015), Got What I Need (2015), All We Really Have Is Now (2015), and Here Comes the Sun (2017). On the other hand, she is a mesmerizing actress as well who caught the attention of the public with her prominent role as rapper and singer The Notorious B.I.G.’s wife, Faith Evans in the 2009 film Notorious. Thereafter, she appeared in a number of other TV shows and films including Yelling to the Sky (2011), Abduction (2011), Deuces (2016), Shots Fired (2017), Luke Cage (2018), and Sacred Lies (2018). With time, she has also amassed a huge fan base with more than 200k followers on Instagram, more than 100k followers on Twitter, and more than 150k followers on Facebook.
Born Name
Antonique Smith
Nick Name
Nique
Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
East Orange, New Jersey, United States
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Education
Antonique studied at the Eastern Christian High School in New Jersey.
Occupation
Actress, Singer
Family
- Father – Tony Smith
- Mother – Yolanda Smith
- Siblings – Antonia Smith (Younger Sister)
Manager
Antonique is represented by Darryl Farmer of 9:23 Management.
Genre
R&B, Pop, Musicals, Soul
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Antonique has released her music with 9:23 Music & Media Group LLC and Hip Hop Caucus.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 3½ in or 161 cm
Weight
50 kg or 110 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Antonique has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
Black
She has African-American ancestry on her mother’s side.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Afro hairstyle
- Pear shaped
- Wide smile
Brand Endorsements
Through her social media, she has either endorsed or promoted various brands such as –
- EngieStyle
- Ford Foundation
Religion
Christianity
Best Known For
- Being nominated for a Grammy Award for “Best Traditional R&B Performance” for her debut single Hold Up Wait a Minute (Woo Woo) (2013)
- Releasing various other hit tracks such as Higher (Let Your Guard Down) (2015), Got What I Need (2015), All We Really Have Is Now (2015), and Here Comes the Sun (2017)
- Being cast as singer, songwriter, and actress Faith Evans in the biographical drama Notorious in 2009
- Starring as Ola Katherine O’Hara in Yelling to the Sky (2011), Burns in Abduction (2011), Tanya in Deuces (2016), Kiana Ward in Shots Fired (2017), Detective Nandi Tyler in Marvel’s Luke Cage (2018), and Sacred Lies (2018)
- Working alongside various well-known actors like Mike Colter, Simone Missick, Theo Rossi, Jason Beghe, Jesse Lee Soffer, Patrick John Flueger, Jamal Woolard, Anthony Mackie, and Derek Luke
As a Singer
Antonique released her debut single titled Hold Up Wait a Minute (Woo Woo) on October 22, 2013.
Since then, Smith released a number of other tracks such as Higher (Let Your Guard Down) (2015) and Here Comes the Sun (2017) with singer and songwriter Jeremih.
On November 20, 2015, she released an EP titled Love Is Everything. It was compiled of a total of 6 tracks including Got What I Need, Take a Chance, Hold Up Wait a Minute (Woo Woo), Higher (Let Your Guard Down), All We Really Have Is Now, and Here Comes the Sun.
First Film
Antonique made her debut theatrical film appearance as a “Hooker” in director Julie Taymor’s Across the Universe in 2007. She was cast alongside the likes of actor Evan Rachel Wood, Jim Sturgess, and Joe Anderson.
First TV Show
Smith made her first TV show appearance on the drama series, 100 Centre Street in 2002.
Personal Trainer
Smith has a well-toned and conditioned physique, hence, making it safe to say that she does go to the gym where she could be doing intense weight and cardio training.
As for her diet, she does enjoy eating junk food like burgers and drinking sugary coffee. However, Antonique makes sure to consume them moderately.
Antonique Smith Favorite Things
- Romper – By designer K. Nicole
- Classic Song – Lauryn Hill‘s Ex-Factor (1998)
- Person In The World – Her sister Antonia Smith
- Broadway Show – Rent
- Movie – The Godfather (1972), The Color Purple (1985)
- Song – Let It Be (1970) by The Beetles
- Place – Six Flags
- Book To Read – The Bible
Source – Twitter, Musings of the Artist
Antonique Smith Facts
Featured Image By Antonique Smith / Instagram
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