Joyful Drake

Biography

Joyful Drake, the much-loved Tasha on the iconic BET comedy series “Let’s Stay Together” is on the scene in a big way. In addition to a recurring role in Starz’s “P-Valley,” she also leads the eight-episode upcoming drama series “HUSH” for streamer ALLBLK. Creator Angela Burd Murray describes the series as, “a sexy drama about four dynamic women who will stop at nothing to get what they want.” Drake starred opposite DJ Qualls in November Rule, opposite Ryan Phillippe in Catch Hell and was Sean “P. Diddy” Combs’ girlfriend in Judd Apatow’s Get Him to the Greek. Other notable film roles include Beauty Shop with Queen Latifah, Phat Girlz with Mo’Nique and she starred as a woman trying to escape an abusive relationship in the independent drama feature Bad Ass opposite Danny Trejo and Ving Rhames. Drake has also guest starred in television episodes of “Jane the Virgin,” “One on One,” “Cuts,” “The Game,” “The Exes” and “The Quads.” Born and raised in Milwaukee and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Drake is also a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. While in college, she experienced her first brush with the entertainment industry. For two and-a-half years she had an exciting time as a dancer for the NBA Milwaukee Bucks. She remains an avid fan and also loves the NFL’s Green Bay Packers. After graduation, she moved to New York to pursue an acting career. Her first job was a recurring role on the hit Showtime series “Soul Food.” Drake makes her home in Los Angeles with her husband and daughter Beau.

Most Known For

Jane the Virgin

as Dr. Bolton

Lethal Weapon

as Tanya

One on One

as Rhonda

The Game

as Sheila

The Exes

as Carol

All American: Homecoming

as Pamela Mays

P-Valley

as Chanisse

Cuts

as Lani

Beauty Shop

as Mercedes

The Quad

as Venus Hardwick

Get Him to the Greek

as Sergio's Baby Mama

Bad Ass

as Amber Lamps

Catch Hell

as Diane

Soul Food

as Tamara

Let's Stay Together

as Tasha Woodson

Hush

as Draya Logan

Phat Girlz

as Mia

Hair Show

as Stephanie Cole

November Rule

as Jean Worther

A Dark Way Out

as Justine