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'''Gillian Iliana White''' (born '''Gillian Iliana Waters''', January 16, 1975) is an American actress. |
'''Gillian Iliana White''' (born '''Gillian Iliana Waters''', January 16, 1975) is an American actress. |
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==Biography== |
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She attended [[Howard University]] as an [[honors student]], where she majored in Human Communication and Dramatic Arts. |
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Gillian's first break into acting was as the titular character in [[LL Cool J]]'s video ''[[Hey Lover]]'' featuring [[Boyz II Men]]. She then appeared as [[Dr. Dre]]'s wife and tango partner in his music video ''[[Been There, Done That (Dr. Dre song)|Been There, Done That]]''. |
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She has been featured in small parts of many well known films (''[[Def Jam]]'s [[How to Be a Player]]'', ''[[Jackie Brown]]'' and ''[[Bamboozled]]'') and has guest starred on television series ''[[Days of Our Lives]]'', ''[[Martin (TV series)|Martin]]'', ''[[Arli$$]]'', ''[[The Wayans Bros]]'', ''[[My Wife and Kids]]'' and ''[[Ghost Whisperer]]''. Gillian starred as the temptress [[Amazons|Amazon]] warrior, Amoria, in the syndicated show ''[[Xena: Warrior Princess]]''. She may be best known for her recurring role on the long-running soap opera ''Days of Our Lives'' and as Amoria on ''Xena: Warrior Princess''. She has guest starred on the popular television show, Nickelodeon's ''Sam & Cat'' and on the big screen as the female lead in Sony Productions action film ''Never Back Down 3'', opposite her husband Michael Jai White. She currently will be seen as the recurring character US Press Secretary, Diane Wilmont on Tyler Perry's ''The Oval'' , ''The Young and The Restless'' as Councilwoman Tammy Diamond and guest starring as Tanya on the hit ABC series “Black-ish”. Look for her in the Netflix Universal Pictures action film ''Welcome To Sudden Death'' playing a kick ass, deadly terrorist. In Spring 2021, Gillian will be showcased in her first lead role in the action thriller ''Take Back'' also starring Mickey Rourke, Michael Jai White and James Russo. |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Gillian Iliana Waters | |
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Born | Los Angeles, California, U.S. | January 16, 1975
Other names | Gillian Iliana White |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1995–present |
Spouse | Michael Jai White (m. 2015) |
Children | 2 |
Gillian Iliana White (born Gillian Iliana Waters, January 16, 1975) is an American actress.
Personal life
In July 2015, Waters married actor Michael Jai White in an intimate but extravagant ceremony in Thailand.[1] Waters also has two daughters from a previous marriage.[2]
References
- ^ Caslin, Yvette (8 July 2015). "Exclusive: Michael Jai White and Gillian Iliana Waters tie the knot". Rolling Out. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- ^ Bailey-Tureaud, Kimberly (3 February 2014). "Michael Jai White and fiancée Gillian Iliana Waters share the secret to their romance". Las Vegas Black Image. Retrieved 10 March 2016.