La La Anthony

La La Anthony has established herself as a versatile actress, producer, and television personality, known for her engaging presence and diverse projects. After transitioning to MTV in 2001, La La Anthony quickly established herself as a prominent VJ, co-hosting ‘Direct Effect’ and ‘Total Request Live’ until 2006. This built upon a strong foundation in radio, where she co-hosted ‘Future Flavas’ with Ludacris on WHTA-FM, HOT 97.5 in Georgia, and ‘The B-Syde’ at 92.3 The Beat in Los Angeles. During this foundational period, Anthony also ventured into acting, appearing in the films ‘Two Can Play That Game’ (2001) and ‘You Got Served’ (2004), showcasing her versatile talent early in her career.

Anthony significantly broadened her acting portfolio with key roles in major film and television productions. She starred in ‘Think Like a Man’ (2012) and its successful sequel ‘Think Like a Man Too’ (2014), alongside acclaimed actors Kevin Hart and Taraji P. Henson. On television, she captivated audiences as Lakeisha Grant in the Starz drama ‘Power’ from 2014 to 2020, and also appeared in ‘Unforgettable’ from 2015 to 2016.

Her more recent television work includes a recurring role in Showtime’s ‘The Chi’ (2020-present), ‘BMF’ (2021-2023), and voicing a character in ‘The Freak Brothers’ (2021-2023). On the big screen, she appeared in ‘The Perfect Find’ (2023) and ‘You People’ (2023), with an upcoming role in ‘Trouble Man’ slated for 2025. Anthony also made an Off-Broadway appearance in ‘Love Loss and What I Wore’ in 2011, solidifying her diverse presence across theatre, film, and television.