Tristin's early life was marked by her association with the Ford Modeling Agency, where she swiftly rose to become one of the top child models in the country. This led to a plethora of national commercials, including those for Kraft Cheese, Play Skool, Kool-Aid, Sunkist, Ross, McDonald's, and Hershey's.
Tristin's thespian talents were also showcased in several Broadway productions, including Disney's "The Lion King" where she played the role of Young Nala. Her television credits are equally impressive, featuring starring roles such as Riley Davis on CBS's MacGyver from 2016 to 2021, Shaina on Nickelodeon's Gullah, Gullah Island in 1994, and Jenise Huckstable on Everybody Hates Chris in 2005.
She also had notable roles as Bernice on Nickelodeon's Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide in 2004, Monica Lopez on Disney XD's Zeke and Luther in 2009, Stephanie King on Big Time Rush in 2009, Hailey on True Jackson, VP in 2008, Vanessa Love on Disney XD's Kickin' It in 2011, Robin Dixon on Alias in 2001, Taylor Bell on Private in 2009, Paulina on Supergirl in 2015, and Sarah Nelson on The Vampire Diaries in 2009.
Tristin's musical endeavors include being a part of a singing group called Jane3, which was signed to Jive/Zomba records. The group released a single produced by T-Pain and Marques Houston called "Screensaver," which can still be viewed on YouTube along with other projects.
In her personal life, Tristin was inspired by her mother to start her own company, which she named Trizzio, after her childhood nickname. The company specializes in handbags, jewelry, clothes, and accessories, and can be found at her boutique in Riverside, California.
In addition to her entrepreneurial ventures, Tristin has also had a successful film career, starring as Isabel Sanchez in Thunderstruck alongside Taylor Gray and NBA star Kevin Durant, and Autumn Rose in House Party: Tonight's the Night.
