Roni Graham is a native of Philadelphia. Roni was first passion was fashion show production, which she perfected while at Lincoln University. She used her business knowledge to work behind the scenes and create masterpieces instead of regular fashion shows. By 2001, Roni had created a name for herself and started club promotions in the Philadelphia area while receiving her Masters Degree in Business in 2004 . Later that year is when Jamal Hill the writer and creator of Money,Power, Respect asked her to be an actor in the movie.
Roni was a lot of things but actor was not one of them. Jamal insisted that she at least come to a reading, so after the 8th time, Roni agreed and the rest was history. Since Money, Power, Respect, Roni has starred in other independent films such as Miles away from Heaven and S.A.M Single and Married.
Roni is still one of the premier club promoters in Philadelphia, having events at such venues like the Kimmel Center and the National Constitution Center.
Roni's acting career has exploded and expanded into theatre by being a part of one Secret Society, of the most controversial plays to hit the stage. Roni plays the role of Tina a hustling golddigger whose fast paced lifestyle comes to a sudden halt when her and the main character, Celess, shady pasts catches up with them. Secret Society has had 6 sold out shows here in Philadelphia resulting in the show is going on tour. Secret Society will be in Atlanta on August 7-9th, 2009.
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