Taral Hicks is an accomplished African American R&B singer and actress known for her performances in both film and music during the 1990s.
Taral Hicks was born on September 21, 1974, in Queens, New York. She is the younger sister of D'Atra Hicks, a well-known gospel and R&B singer who gained fame through performances on Broadway and as a recording artist.
Hicks began her acting career in 1993 with a role in the critically acclaimed film A Bronx Tale, playing opposite Robert De Niro, who also directed the film. Her performance as Jane, the love interest of the main character, earned her early recognition.
Following her debut, Hicks took on several supporting roles in both film and television. She appeared in the 1995 crime thriller Just Cause alongside Sean Connery and Laurence Fishburne, and had roles in the 1996 projects Educating Matt Waters and The Preacher’s Wife, the latter starring Whitney Houston. Although these roles were relatively small, they helped her establish a presence in the entertainment industry.
Her breakout as a dramatic actress came in 1997 with the HBO film Subway Stories: Tales from the Underground. In the segment titled “The Woman with Flowers,” Hicks portrayed a daughter singing to her mother over a payphone. Her heartfelt performance received considerable acclaim from critics and showcased her ability to convey emotional depth.
In 1997, Taral Hicks signed a recording contract with Motown Records and released her debut album titled This Time. The project combined classic R&B sensibilities with a contemporary sound. The album featured production from prominent names in the music industry and was an important step in her bid to establish herself as a music artist.
The single “Ooh, Ooh Baby,” which featured and was co-produced by Missy Elliott, gained moderate airplay and charted on Billboard’s R&B singles chart. Another track, “Distant Lover,” an energetic, up-tempo song produced by hitmaker Teddy Riley, was promoted as the album’s lead single and aimed to bolster her presence on the R&B charts. Though it didn't reach mainstream success, the singles reinforced Hicks's versatility and talent as both a singer and actress.
| Birth Date: | 21 Sep, 1974 |
| Age: | 45 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | The Bronx |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American actress and singer |
| Net Worth 2021: | 400 thousand |
