Erica Hubbard

Erica Hubbard began her career in 1988, starting with voice-overs and appearances in commercials for major brands such as McDonald’s, MCI, Reebok, and Sears. Her early work also included modeling with Ford. She quickly expanded her reach across multiple markets, including Chicago, New York, and California, and graced the pages of magazines like Seventeen, Honey, Ebony, and YM, where she was featured as the “Noxzema Girl.” She pursued higher education at Columbia College, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in three years.

After graduating, Hubbard hosted her own television show, ‘Up’N Running,’ on WPWR, a UPN affiliate in Chicago. She earned a Regional Emmy and a Service To America Award from the National Association of Broadcasters for her work on the children/teen show. Her film credits include ‘Save the Last Dance’ (2001), ‘A Cinderella Story’ (2004), ‘Light It Up’ (1999), ‘The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants’ (2005), and ‘Akeelah and the Bee’ (2006). She has also appeared in television series such as ‘Lincoln Heights’ (2006-2009) on ABC Family, and voiced Abbey in Disney’s animated series ‘The Replacements’ (2006-2007). In addition to her acting roles, Hubbard has taken on roles as a producer and director, with upcoming projects including ‘Try Again’ (Post-production), ‘The Deadly Type’ (Filming), and ‘Policies and Procedures’ (Completed), demonstrating her versatile involvement in the entertainment industry.

Hubbard is a unionized actress and maintains affiliations with professional organizations like NATAS, IFP/West, AFI, and WIF. Beyond her entertainment career, she is the founder of The Erica Hubbard Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to mentoring youth in underprivileged communities across the country. Through her foundation, she actively engages with community centers, high schools, elementary schools, and churches, encouraging children to focus on education and avoid street violence. She has also supported causes like the National Breast Cancer Foundation and the American Heart Association through various appearances.