Erica Ash
Introduction '''Erica Chantal Ash''' (born September 19, 1977) is an American actress, comedian, singer and model. She was a cast member on the sketch comedy programs ''MADtv'' and ''The Big Gay Sketch Show'', and she later starred in the Starz sitcom ''Survivor's Remorse''.
Early life Ash was born in Florida to Donald and Diann Ash. Her parents were both in the military, leading the family to relocate often, moving to Germany and other parts of the world. She attended a performing-arts school in Atlanta, Georgia, during her youth. Ash planned on becoming a doctor, graduating from Emory University, in Atlanta with a degree in pre-medicine, and prepared to attend medical school. However, after a trip to Japan, where she became a backup singer and a runway model, Ash decided to pursue a career in entertainment.
Career === ''The Big Gay Sketch Show'' ===In February 2006, Ash landed multiple job opportunities in Broadway shows like ''The Lion King'' and a two-week job in Germany. After returning from Germany, she successfully auditioned for the cable television comedy show ''The Big Gay Sketch Show''. Ash was a cast member for only two seasons. While she was a cast member, Ash had to split her time between the first season of the sketch show and ''The Lion King''. Some of her characters included LaTanya, an uncouth, loudmouthed fitness instructor who teaches classes with a "Chicago-style" twist (i.e. Chicago-style yoga, Chicago-style pilates).=== ''MadTV'' ===Ash joined the cast of ''MADtv'' in 2008 as a feature performer for the 14th season, along with Matt Braunger, Eric Price, and Lauren Pritchard. She became the fifth African-American female cast member in the show's history (Debra Wilson, Daniele Gaither, Nicole Randall Johnson, and Daheli Hall were the first four). Of the five female African-American cast members, Ash and Hall are the only two who were never promoted to a repertory player. Ash remained a featured member of the ''MADtv'' cast during the show's 14th and final season on FOX.==== Characters ====CharacterSketchSeasonCatch phraseCerise MuhammadDaughter of Legions14"...and everything, so. "==== Impressions ====CelebritySketchSeasonNaomi CampbellVarious14Whoopi GoldbergVarious14Mo'NiqueVarious14Lisa LeslieVarious14Raven-Symoné''Family Feud''14Michelle ObamaVarious14
Filmography The following is a brief list of Erica Ash's television and voice acting career projects as compiled by the Internet Movie Database.=== Film appearances ===YearTitleRoleNotes2001''Minna no Ie''Naomi2011''I Can Smoke? ''CarmenShort film2013''Scary Movie 5''Kendra Brooks2014''Kristy''Nicole2015''Sister Code''Jamaya2016''Jean of the Joneses'' Anne2017''All I Wish''Nikki2017''Miss Me This Christmas''Regina2018''Uncle Drew''Maya2019''Skin in the Game''Lena 2021 ''Violet'' Lila 2021 ''Horror Noire – Sundown'' Shanita 2021 ''The Big Bend'' Georgia Talbott 2022 ''Singleholic'' Sarah Wilcox 2023 ''We Have a Ghost'' Melanie Pressley 2023 ''Outlaw Johnny Black'' Bessie Lee=== Television appearances ===YearTitleRoleTotal episodesNotes2006–2008''The Big Gay Sketch Show''Various CharactersSketch Comedy2008–2009''MadTV''Various Characters12Sketch Comedy2009''Cold Case''Regina Reynolds1Drama2012''American Judy''MayaTelevision film2012''Like Stinks? ''Hot Woman2013–2016''Real Husbands of Hollywood''Bridgette Hart19Recurring Role2014–2017''Survivor's Remorse''Mary Charles "M-Chuck" Calloway36Main Role2016''Hell's Kitchen''Herself1Dining Room Guest2018 ''In Contempt''Gwen Sullivan10Main Role2019 ''RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars''HerselfGuest Judge 2019 ''Legacies'' Veronica Greasley 4 2019;2021 ''Family Reunion'' Grace 3 2020 ''Bless the Harts'' Julie Vous Coucher (voice) 1 2021 ''A Black Lady Sketch Show'' 1 2021 ''Aquaman: King of Atlantis'' Wendy (voice) 1 2021 ''Sacrifice'' Beverly Rucker 1 2022 ''Unthinkably Good Things'' Reesa Television film=== Video games ===YearTitleRoleNotes2002''Shenmue II''Additional VoicesVideo gameXbox version2002''DDRMAX Dance Dance Revolution 6thMix (PlayStation 2, Japan)''Singer (Kind Lady)Video game2002''DDRMAX2 Dance Dance Revolution 7thMix (PlayStation 2, Japan)''Singer (Kind Lady (interlude))Video game2003''DDRMAX2 Dance Dance Revolution (PlayStation 2, North America)''Singer (Forever Sunshine)Video game2003''Bloody Roar 4''Nagi KirishimaVideo game
References
External links ** Erica Ash's Official Site