Maryam Basir
Maryam Basir | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2003-present |
Maryam Basir is an American actress and model.
Life and career[edit]
Basir was born in Detroit and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Her brother is director Qasim Basir.[1] She graduated from University of Michigan and later moved to New York City to pursue her acting and modeling career.[2] She began appearing in small movies, such as horror films Fright Club (2006) and Blood Night: The Legend of Mary Hatchet (2009). She also made guest starring appearances on television series 30 Rock, Are We There Yet?, Empire, Chicago P.D., Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and The Chi.[3]
Basir appeared in films Mooz-lum (2010), A Boy. A Girl. A Dream. (2018) and To Live and Die and Live (2023), all directed by her brother, Qasim Basir.[4][5][6] In 2020, she starred in the BET romantic comedy film, Holiday Heartbreak.[7][8][9] The following year, Basir was cast in a leading role as Lacey McCullough in the Allblk legal drama series, Lace.[10][11] The second season aired in 2023.[12] Basir also launched her line of cosmetics titled Maryam Beauty in 2023.[13][14] In 2023, Basir played the lead alongside her Lace co-star Skyh Black in the romantic comedy-drama film, A Haitian Wedding for Amazon Prime Video.[15][16]
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Blak Star | Andria | Short film |
| 2005 | Blood of a Champion | Kitty Kat | |
| 2006 | Fright Club | Nisa | |
| 2008 | The Inspiration of Barack | Tisha | Short film |
| 2009 | Blood Night: The Legend of Mary Hatchet | Jen | |
| 2010 | Us: A Love Story | African date | Short film |
| 2010 | Mooz-lum | Ayanna | |
| 2012 | Single Hills | Ruby | |
| 2012 | You're Nobody 'til Somebody Kills You | TV Host | |
| 2018 | A Boy. A Girl. A Dream. | Mary | |
| 2021 | Bet on Ben | Heidi Doss | |
| 2023 | To Live and Die and Live | Iman | |
| 2023 | A Haitian Wedding | Stephanie Duran | Executive producer |
| 2024 | Game Nite | Sierra |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 30 Rock | Lustful Lady | Episode: "The Ones" |
| 2012 | Are We There Yet? | Jenny | Episode: "The Secret Episode" |
| 2015 | Empire | Foxy Waitress | Episode: "The Devils Are Here" |
| 2017 | Chicago P.D. | Sienna Brody | Episode: "Don't Read the News" |
| 2017 | Detroiters | Episode: "Sam the Man" | |
| 2020 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Moet | Episode: "She Paints for Vengeance" |
| 2020 | The Chi | Punkin | Episode: "Brewfurd" |
| 2020 | Holiday Heartbreak | Monica | Television film |
| 2021—present | Lace | Lacey McCullough | Series regular |
| 2022 | BET Her Presents: The Couch | Amanda | Episode: "Thin Like Me" |
| 2022 | FBI: International | Tiyanna Lynelle | Episode: "A Proven Liar" |
References[edit]
- ^ "The Detroit News". www.detroitnews.com.
- ^ "BIO". Maryam Basir.
- ^ "Maryam Basir - REVAMP MAGAZINE".
- ^ "To Live and Die and Live - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com.
- ^ "Maryam Basir on to 'To Live, To Die & Live' Sundance premiere, 'Laces' new season" – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ Tsai, Martin (January 20, 2023). "To Live and Die and Live Review: Alienated Filmmaker Can't Go Home Again in Grim Drama".
- ^ Nakamura, Reid (December 3, 2020). "'Holiday Heartbreak' Trailer: Christmas Curse Threatens to Ruin the Holidays in BET Original Movie (Exclusive Video)".
- ^ Magazine, Harlem World (December 16, 2020). "Harlem Actress/Model Maryam Basir Stars In BET Movie "Holiday Heartbreak" And More (Video)".
- ^ Magazine, Harlem World (December 29, 2020). "6 Questions With Harlem Business Owner, Muslim, Model, And Meditative Maryam Basir".
- ^ Rosario, Alexandra Del (March 11, 2021). "'Lace': Maryam Basir, Skyh Black & Tanyell Waivers To Star In AllBlk Legal Drama".
- ^ Vo, Thao (November 21, 2021). "Actress, Maryam Basir on Her New Role ALLBLK's "Lace".
- ^ "Exclusive: Maryam Basir talks ALLBLK's LACE SEASON 2 and playing Lacey McCullough". BlackFilmandTV.com.
- ^ MAGAZINE ®, OUCH! (October 1, 2023). "Actress Maryam Basir s new beauty line "MARYAM BEAUTY"". Ouch! Magazine.
- ^ "The UB Interview: Maryam Basir Talks 'LACE' Season 2". UrbanBridgez.com | R&B, Interviews, TV, Films. July 13, 2023.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (May 6, 2022). "'Unit 234', 'The Bayou', 'Flying Shadow', 'A Haitian Wedding', 'Shoulder Dance' Castings; HBO Max's Asian Pacific American Visionaries Finalists; Acquisitions By Gravitas, Freestyle; More – Film Briefs".
- ^ "Watch A Haitian Wedding | Prime Video". www.amazon.com.
External links[edit]
- Maryam Basir at IMDb