Tatyana Marisol Ali was born on January 24, 1979, in Brooklyn, New York, USA. She is the eldest daughter of a mother of Afro-Panamanian descent and a father of Indo-Trinidadian heritage. Ali began her career in entertainment at the young age of six, appearing as a child performer on Sesame Street in 1985. One of her memorable early appearances was in a musical segment featuring jazz legend Herbie Hancock.
Ali rose to fame in the 1990s when she was cast as Ashley Banks in the popular NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. During her time on the show, she demonstrated impressive vocal talent, singing in several episodes. Notable performances include a rendition of Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” and an original track titled “Make Up Your Mind.” Her co-star Will Smith encouraged her to consider pursuing a music career, but she initially remained focused on acting throughout the show's six-season run, which concluded in 1996.
After the end of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Ali turned her attention to music. In 1998, she released her debut album Kiss the Sky, which was certified gold by early 1999. The album included the hit single "Daydreamin'," produced by Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins. The track peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and achieved similar success on the UK Singles Chart.
The album produced additional successful singles in the UK, including "Boy You Knock Me Out," which featured Will Smith and reached number 3 on the UK Singles Chart. It remains her highest-charting single to date. Another track, "Everytime," also became a top-20 hit in the UK. Her vocal contribution to Will Smith's 1999 album Willennium can be heard on the track "Who Am I."
| Birth Date: | 24 Jan, 1979 |
| Age: | 41 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Singer Model Television actor Film actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Brooklyn |
| Education: | Harvard University |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American actress, singer |
| Net Worth 2021: | 6 million |
