Antonique is a renowned actor, singer, and writer, whose career has been marked by numerous accolades and critically acclaimed performances. She first gained widespread recognition for her role as Faith Evans in the biographical drama "Notorious", earning rave reviews and praise from critics, including Jeffery Lyons, who hailed her as "one to watch".
Antonique has also made a significant impact in television, starring in season 2 of Marvel's Luke Cage, where she played the recurring role of Detective Nandi Tyler, and garnering attention for her 8-episode arc.
Her stage career has been equally impressive, with a standout performance as Mimi Marquez in the Broadway production of "Rent", which earned her the distinction of being the international poster girl for the show.
In film, Antonique has appeared in a range of roles, including CIA agent Sandra Burns in "Abduction", alongside Taylor Lautner and Alfred Molina, and the starring role of Ola O'Hara in "Yelling To The Sky", opposite Zoe Kravitz, Gabourey Sidibe, and Jason Clarke.
Antonique has also made a name for herself in television, with guest starring and recurring roles on hit shows such as "Law & Order", HBO's "Bored To Death", "100 Centre Street" on A&E, and the 2017 FOX drama series "Shots Fired".
In addition to her acting career, Antonique is also a talented singer-songwriter, whose debut EP "Love Is Everything" was released in 2015 to critical acclaim. The EP's lead single, "Hold Up Wait A Minute (Woo Woo)", was nominated for a Grammy Award and has been rising up the charts.
As a songwriter, Antonique has co-written several original songs, including the theme song for the TV show "Shots Fired", and has also composed music for the show's score, alongside renowned composer Terrance Blanchard.
Antonique is also a dedicated advocate for climate justice and human rights, having completed a 20-city "Act On Climate" tour with the Hip Hop Caucus and performing at the Pope's climate rally on the National Mall in Washington D.C. for over 100,000 people.
Throughout her career, Antonique has been praised by industry professionals, including Sidney Lumet, who gave her her first job and hailed her as "an amazing actress with a great career ahead of her". With her sights set on a career that follows in the footsteps of legendary performers such as Barbra Streisand, Diana Ross, and Whitney Houston, Antonique is well on her way to achieving her dreams of a Grammy-winning recording career and a successful career in film and television.
