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WELL HEY THERE,
I'M Tangi Miller
Tangi Miller is a storm brewing in the film industry. A storm that no matter how much the weathermen predict and warn you about it, you will still end up in the eye of it.
Dr. Tangi Miller is Miami Born; An Actor, Director, Producer, Writer, International Citizen, Social anthropologist and Activist.
Tangi Miller Is A Storm Brewing
Born and raised in Miami, FL. and the eldest of six children, Tangi and her siblings were not permitted to watch much television as they grew up. This only fueled her interests in the performance arts, and she began acting in stage productions while attending high school.
Still not quite thinking she would pursue a career in acting, she pursued a marketing degree at Alabama State University. However; It was at Alabama State University that she decided to pursue acting full-time. Ever, the consummate scholar, She would go on to win the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship and earn a Master of Fine Arts from the University of California, Irvine. Tangi also studied at the Royal National Theater in London and performed in the Alabama Shakespeare Festival.
The City of Montgomery would later give her the key to the City and ASU would site Tangi as being one of their shining star graduates:
“Tangi Miller has been called one of the sexiest stars on television. Ebony Magazine said the former ASU public relations major–turned–movie star is one of the “most beautiful people of the millennium. She got her start at Good Ole ’Bama State, where she realized that acting was her true calling.”
Most television viewers know Ms. Miller from the Emmy award winning show, Felicity, where she played Elena Tyler, opposite Kerri Russell on the Hit WB series from1998 to 2002.
Some would be surprised to learn that Tangi has music videos to her credit; featured actress in soulful music video starring legends, Sweet Pea Atkins and Kris Kristofferson, “Forever’s a Long, Long Time” and in Old Dirty Bastard’s hit, “Baby I Got Your Money”.
Tangi fearlessly took her career into her own hands and started her own production company, Olivia Entertainment, where she acts and produces.
Many Indie movie lovers will remember Tangi as the lead actress in such independent films: The Other Brother (romantic comedy); horror film, Leprechaun: Back 2 the Hood, Drones(sci-fi), The Good Life(comedy), Good Wifey(dramedy), Hollywood Choas(faith), The MC Hammer Story and Hurricane in a Rose Garden(comedy), and My Girlfriend’s Back(dramedy).
In 2005, Tangi was nominated for Outstanding Actress in a television movie category at the N.A.A.C.P. Image Awards, and in 2006, she would play Donna in Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Family Reunion.
A pioneer, even in the independent film arena, Miller has carved out an impressive career overseas starring and co-producing Ghanaian and Nigerian films; she has worked on over a dozen films including Police Officer, After School; The Trace, Boxing Day and Love & Other 4 Letter Words, her favorite to date.
In the romantic dramedy; Tangi plays, Stormy LaRue, in a story about a successful woman who plans an elaborate wedding with friends and family, but with no husband.
The movie features comedian/actor, Flex Alexander, and is about a woman (Stormy LaRue) who lies to her grandmother about her engagement and wedding because her grandmother was dying. “Stormy wanted her grandma to know that her grandbaby was getting married”, Tangi says with a smile. “She knew that being a happily married woman would have been more important to her grandma than being a successful business woman, or at least as important. To know that her granddaughter was going to be happy, fulfilled, and with a family would have given grandma peace as she passed on to rest. A profound notion to mothers of her generation for their daughters”
But, when the grandmother does not pass away, and begins to recover, that’s when the antics are on to find a husband, and the dramedy ensues.
Tangi would tell an interviewer for Essence Magazine when asked about her own love life,
“I want to begin a conversation about relationships and love. Stormy’s grandmother in the movie says, ‘at the end of your days you’re not going to wish you worked extra hours at work’. If you love is something you want, you definitely need to make it a priority in your life early enough so it doesn’t feel desperate or you are worried about your eggs drying up (laughs)!”.
Tangi learned early in her career that one of the ways you can always keep yourself working is to “create your on work”. Producing her own films, has allowed Tangi to be able to bring the kind of stories she and her friends would like to see at the movies.
The one area behind the camera she had not worked, is as director. That is, until now. She is very excited now that she is in post-production for her directorial debut, Diva Diaries.
Tangi also serves as Producer of Diva Diaries, a trilogy, story by Ms Miller and writing team Alisa Banks, Huriyah Muhammad and Jarale Phillips.
“Diva Diaries is about five beautiful women working, living and loving…in all of their fabulousness and of course, some drama. But not the hair pulling, drink throwing drama we see on TV today. The good ‘old fashion’ plot twists and tension . Diva Diaries is about five ‘Bougie Babes'”, Tangi says with a big laugh,
Well, one thing seems certain for Tangi Miller as she continues to grow as an actress and filmmaker, she is a true DIVA ~ Divinely Inspired, Victoriously Awesome, Alive, and Aware. She appears to have the Midas touch when it comes to putting her finger on what everyone is talking about.
We look forward to Diva Diaries, and up coming international films Boxing Day and Twin Flames.
In the success joinery
“Tangi Miller has been called one of the sexiest stars on television. Ebony Magazine said the former ASU public relations major–turned–movie star is one of the “most beautiful people of the millennium. She got her start at Good Ole ’Bama State, where she realized that acting was her true calling.”
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Tangi fearlessly took her career into her own hands and started her own production company, Olivia Entertainment, where she acts and produces.
Some would be surprised to learn that Tangi has music videos to her credit; featured actress in soulful music video starring legends, Sweet Pea Atkins and Kris Kristofferson, “Forever’s a Long, Long Time” and in Old Dirty Bastard’s hit, “Baby I Got Your Money”.
The movie features comedian/actor, Flex Alexander, and is about a woman (Stormy LaRue) who lies to her grandmother about her engagement and wedding because her grandmother was dying. “Stormy wanted her grandma to know that her grandbaby was getting married”, Tangi says with a smile. “She knew that being a happily married woman would have been more important to her grandma than being a successful business woman, or at least as important. To know that her granddaughter was going to be happy, fulfilled, and with a family would have given grandma peace as she passed on to rest. A profound notion to mothers of her generation for their daughters”
CEO
When people think my business is a hobby, I tell them I’m a CEO of a multi-million dollar empire.
A FEW OF THE THINGS I ANSWER TO:
Mama
A title I wore through our struggle to become parents. Even though my baby girl said “Dada” first, this title is the one I’m most proud of.
Artist
A title I've earned on every set, with every script I’ve written and every indie film I’ve completed and sold! When people ask what I "really do," I remind them that creating your own work is the realest work there is.
Filmmaker
The title that gets me out of bed at 4AM, keeps going until we wrap, sometimes well beyond a 12 hour day average. When someone calls it a passion project, I smile - passion built everything I own.
Property Investor
When the industry goes quiet, rental income doesn’t. I’m not just making movies, I’m making moves that ensure I don’t have to ask for permission to create.
Jen
Only "Jen" to my closest family and friends— this nickname is reserved for people who have known me for decades!
Babe
It’s weird when Drew calls me by my name. We’re just “babe” to one another. Cue the pet name jokes.
OH YEAH, WE'RE DOING THIS VINTAGE COSMO GIRL-STYLE
Q&A with Tangi Miller
Q: Did you go to film school, or when did you know for sure that you would be a filmmaker?
A: Yes. I received my Undergraduate degree at Alabama State University, and then my Master of Fine Arts degree at the University of California, Irvine.
Q: What's your favorite movie of all time, and why?
A: Lady sings the Blues . Diana and Billy had the best chemistry and they made me want to fall in love. Also, I’m a huge Diana Ross fan. She is forever the first lady!
Q: Who would you most like to work with in a movie?
A: Anthony Hopkins.
Q: Where do you see yourself five years from now as a filmmaker and actress?
A: Working, maknh movies, acting, producing and directing.
a look back
2011 -2023
Becoming an “overnight success” took me ten years of hard work. Here’s the timeline!
2011
- Launched my blog on free WordPress site
- Created A MIDWEST WEDDING BLOG CALLED A NORTHWOODS WEDDING
- Shot my first wedding (on a craigslist camera)
- Started My Business as a Side Hustle
- Married Drew
best. decision. ever
2012
- Shoot 25 Weddings
- shot 25 weddings
2013
- Quit 9-5 to go full time in business
- Quit 9-5 to go full time in business
2014
- Shoot 25 Weddings
- Shoot 25 Weddings
- Shoot 25 Weddings
- Shoot 25 Weddings
- Shoot 25 Weddings
2015
- Quit 9-5 to go full time in business
- Quit 9-5 to go full time in business
- Quit 9-5 to go full time in business
- Quit 9-5 to go full time in business
2016
- Shoot 25 Weddings
- Shoot 25 Weddings
- Shoot 25 Weddings
- Shoot 25 Weddings
2017
- Quit 9-5 to go full time in business
- Quit 9-5 to go full time in business
- Quit 9-5 to go full time in business
- Quit 9-5 to go full time in business
2018
- Shoot 25 Weddings
- Shoot 25 Weddings
- Shoot 25 Weddings
- Shoot 25 Weddings
2019
- Quit 9-5 to go full time in business
- Quit 9-5 to go full time in business
- Quit 9-5 to go full time in business
- Quit 9-5 to go full time in business
- Quit 9-5 to go full time in business
2020
- Shoot 25 Weddings
- Shoot 25 Weddings
2021
- Quit 9-5 to go full time in business
- Quit 9-5 to go full time in business
- Quit 9-5 to go full time in business
- Quit 9-5 to go full time in business
2022
- Quit 9-5 to go full time in business
- Quit 9-5 to go full time in business
- Quit 9-5 to go full time in business
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a look back
1998 -Present
A look back to years of hard work. Here’s the timeline!
2000
- The Amanda Show Episode: "2.16"
- Playing with Fire (TV Movie)
2002
- The Other Brother
- The Shield
- Fastlane
- The Twilight Zone
- Kim Possible
2004
- Forever Is a Long, Long Time
- Class Actions
- The Division
- Phantom Force (TV Movie)
- Cold Case
2006
- Madea's Family Reunion
2008
- After School
2010
- My Girlfriend's Back
- Drones
2012
- Guardian of Eden
- The Love Section
- The Trace
1998
- Rhinos
- Quit 9-5 to go full time in business
- 1998-2002 Felicity (73 Episodes)
Felicity
2001
- The Enforcers
- Too Legit: The M.C. Hammer Story
2003
- Leprechaun: Back 2 tha Hood
- The District
2005
- Living with Fran
- Half and Half
2007
- Love & Other 4 Letter Words
2009
- Hurricane In the Rose Garden
2011
- Fanaddict
2015
- Diva Diaries
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I LOVE MY PETS!!!
Actor, Director, Producer, Writer, International Citizen, Social Anthropologist, and Proud Dog Mom. I’ve clocked over 30 years in the industry, earned an honorary doctorate and an MFA, snagged the key to a city or two, and the President’s lifetime achievement award-Oh, and I crushed my bucket list—All 7 continents, 60 countries, and counting…
But this means nothing to my fur babies!!! I got to feed & walk them Everyday! Now you know friends & family keeps me grounded, but My Dogs keep it Real, lol. They are happy, to remind me what actually matters…I work every day to live healthier, love harder, and with less Clutter!!! By Gods Grace and My Fur Babies Make Easier ❤️
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Jenna
The Boss (the Big CHEESE)
Marisa
Chief Affiliate Partnerships Officer
Kristi
Goal Digger Podcast Producer
Madie
The Gal Behind ALLL the Graphics
Jenna
The Boss (the Big CHEESE)
Marisa
Chief Affiliate Partnerships Officer
Kristi
Goal Digger Podcast Producer
Madie
The Gal Behind ALLL the Graphics
Jenna
The Boss (the Big CHEESE)
Marisa
Chief Affiliate Partnerships Officer
Kristi
Goal Digger Podcast Producer
Madie
The Gal Behind ALLL the Graphics
WILL I BELT JULIE ANDREWS? MAYBE.
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