Tichina Arnold
Tichina Arnold (born June 28, 1971 in Queens, New York) is an American actress best known for her role on Martin playing Pamela James and as Nicole on the sitcom One on One. Other roles she is recognized for include Crystal in the big-screen version of Little Shop of Horrors, along with her future Martin castmate Tisha Campbell, and for 2 years as troubled-teen character Zena Brown on the daytime soap opera, Ryan's Hope. She was nominated for an Emmy for her work on Ryan's Hope at the age of 16. Her most current role is playing Rochelle in the Golden Globe nominated Everybody Hates Chris.
Known to most, but not all, Arnold is also a raspy, powerhouse vocalist capable of dipping deep into the contralto range. Her vocals are featured numerously on the soundtrack to the movie adaption of Little Shop of Horrors. In 1997 she, along with long time friend Tisha Campbell-Martin, dueted on the farcial black comedy, Sprung soundtrack with an inspired remake of the Emotions' "Dont Ask My Neighbor". In more recent years, she has lent her voice to several underground house/dance mixes which garnered her some popularity in the alternative club scenes of Los Angeles, CA.
Filmography
- Martin (TV Show)
- Civil Brand
- Big Momma's House
- A Luv Tale
- Fakin' Da Funk
- Scences from a Mall
- How I Got Into College
- Starlight
- Ryan's Hope
- One On One
- Little Shop of Horrors
- Everybody Hates Chris(television)