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A (Very) Overdue Update....

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Hello There,

I hope 2021 has been treating you well despite all the challenges being thrown your way. I also hope that you and your family have remained safe and healthy during the pandemic. As I’m sure you know, Covid-19 has made it difficult for the entertainment industry to operate at it’s normal capacity which is why I haven’t been posting many updates here. But, I’ve still been lucky enough to have a brand new season of my series ‘Bigger’ streaming on BET+. In addition to that, season 1 of ‘Bigger’ is now streaming on HULU! I was also lucky enough to co-host this year’s BET awards pre-show and shoot a funny indie thriller feature (more deets on that soon!).

In other news…I’m no longer on Instagram (for now LOL). I recently took a break from Instagram after doing a pretty intense press run for ‘Bigger’ and I’ve really been enjoying my time off from the app. I may return at some point but for now you can keep up with my shenanigans here and via @tanishalong on twitter!

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Tanisha

I'll Be Playing Layne Roberts On Bigger On BET+ THIS FALL!

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Hi There,

I’m extremely excited to announce that 1) I booked and shot my dream job and 2) That dream job is playing Layne Roberts on the single camera comedy BIGGER on BET+. The 10-episode series follows a single black woman (aka Layne Roberts) who is dealing with the threat of marriage to a boring-in-bed boyfriend and the sudden, random death of a college acquaintance. The tragedy drives her ambitious group of friends to take a deeper look at their stagnant lives, asking themselves: is there something bigger and better in life? You can read all about BET+ by clicking here and you can read more about the show by clicking here.



I Love Bekka and Lucy For Your Emmy Consideration!

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Sooooooo I Love Bekka and Lucy is being considered for a bunch of Emmy Nominations! I'm being considered for Outstanding Actress In A Short Form Comedy Series and the show is being considered for Outstanding Short For Comedy Series. If you are a member of the television academy you can vote for our show by visiting vote.televisionacademy.com . And if you need help considering our show you should watch this clip: 

Best friends Bekka and Lucy live together on a blissfully secluded block. All is well until a new neighbor moves in next door and Lucy's boyfriend unexpectedly proposes. Binge #ILBAL now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qo3o-dvaM7M&list=PLx1omR-XV5p9qAYuK7Gtf-HjZPDspdp4O

I'm On Comedy Central's Baddest Bitches Of History!

I got to work on this show with my Comedy Central BAEs! Watch this rrriiiigggghhhttt now!

Special guest Mary Elizabeth Bowser posed as a slave in Jefferson Davis's home, all the while passing on secret information to the Union. Watch more Badass Bitches of History: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD7nPL1U-R5q6b1W18gOwg0uqL4MevwFF

I Love Bekka And Lucy Season 1 so far......

Hiiiiii! Here's every episode of I Love Bekka And Lucy that has been released to date.....

New episode every Tuesday! Episode 1: Bekka and Lucy are best friends and roommates living blissfully on their abandoned block when a new nosy neighbor moves in, shattering their woodsy dreamland. SYNOPSIS: Best friends Bekka and Lucy live together on a blissfully secluded block.

New episode Tuesdays! Lucy's longtime boyfriend Harry surprises her on her birthday with a grand gesture. SYNOPSIS: Best friends Bekka and Lucy live together on a blissfully secluded block. All is well until a new neighbor moves in next door and Lucy's boyfriend unexpectedly proposes.

New episode Tuesdays! Bekka and Lucy reluctantly invite Glenn over for a HOC marathon but when Lucy is whisked away by Harry for a romantic staycation, it leaves Bekka abandoned...with Glenn. SYNOPSIS: Best friends Bekka and Lucy live together on a blissfully secluded block.

New episode every Tuesday! Bekka and Glenn share an intimate moment. Meanwhile Lucy starts to fantasize what marriage and motherhood might look like - in the most awkward way.

New episode every Tuesday! As Harry starts to become more involved with Lucy's favorite things, for the first time Bekka feels like the third wheel. Synopsis: In Stage 13 Original I LOVE BEKKA & LUCY, best friends Bekka and Lucy live together on an abandoned block where they enjoy keeping to themselves with their roaming backyard chickens and getting to the town pool early enough to avoid interacting with other people.

Next episode coming on Jan. 9! Bekka comes clean with how she really feels about Lucy's new life after Lucy discovers Bekka might not think Glenn is so annoying after all.

New episode every Tuesday! Lucy and Bekka have an awkward double date. Synopsis: In Stage 13 Original I LOVE BEKKA & LUCY, best friends Bekka and Lucy live together on an abandoned block where they enjoy keeping to themselves with their roaming backyard chickens and getting to the town pool early enough to avoid interacting with other people.

New episode every Tuesday! Lucy has a revelation about Harry. Synopsis: In Stage 13 Original I LOVE BEKKA & LUCY, best friends Bekka and Lucy live together on an abandoned block where they enjoy keeping to themselves with their roaming backyard chickens and getting to the town pool early enough to avoid interacting with other people.

Bekka tries to sideline Glenn when he confronts her about his feelings, prompting a fun all nighter at the pool. Synopsis: In Stage 13 Original I LOVE BEKKA & LUCY, best friends Bekka and Lucy live together on an abandoned block where they enjoy keeping to themselves with their roaming backyard chickens and getting to the town pool early enough to avoid interacting with other people.

SEASON FINALE The girls' relationship is put to the ultimate test after Lucy hears Bekka's life-altering declaration. Synopsis: In Stage 13 Original I LOVE BEKKA & LUCY, best friends Bekka and Lucy live together on an abandoned block where they enjoy keeping to themselves with their roaming backyard chickens and getting to the town pool early enough to avoid interacting with other people.

I Love Bekka and Lucy Episode 1 and Episode 2!

Heeeeeeeey,

I am beyond pleased to announce that our friends at Warner Brothers/Stage 13 just put up the first two episodes of I Love Bekka and Lucy (there are 11 total) and you can watch them both below: 

I LOVE BEKKA & LUCY tells the story of two quirky best friends with a unique friendship. SXSW 2017 Official Selection. EPISODE 2: New Neighbor A new nosy neighbor moves in, shattering their woodsy dreamland.

I CAN'T WAIT FOR YOU TO SEE THE REST OF THE SERIES THIS SUMMER! 

I Love Bekka And Lucy Reviews + Press!

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I just got back from hanging out with my I Love Bekka and Lucy fam at SXSW and I'm so proud to say that the premiere went amazing and Bekka and Lucy were very warmly received! Some lovely people have even taken the time to write some kind words about the show and you should check them all out by clicking each link below:

Indiewire - "Jessica Parker Kennedy and Tanisha Long offer an advanced — and endearing — take on friendship in "I Love Bekka & Lucy," 

Refinery 29 -  "prepare to fall for this smart, diverse, and hilarious look at female friendship"

Paste Magazine - "an unrelenting joke machine that powerfully highlights the two talented actresses of color hamming it up at its center"

Young Hollywood - "The dynamic of the cast has a comedic yet serious element that is much different from anything on TV right now. It’s a must-see!" "Their on-screen chemistry is amazing and relatable"

 Forbes - Interview with writer/director/creator Rachael Holder

Black Film - Interview with writer/director/creator Rachael Holder

I Love Bekka and Lucy Live on Stage13.com !

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We're getting closer to the worldwide release of I Love Bekka and Lucy and that means I get to share more and more little sneak peeks with you! Check out Stage 13's website for the show and feast your eyes on all the vids and pics! CAN YOU TELL HOW DEEPLY EXCITED I AM FOR YOU TO SEE THIS SHOW?!? 

I Love Bekka & Lucy Archives | Stage 13

As in real life, things get complicated when Lucy gets a surprise proposal from her insecure slacker boyfriend Harry. The news of the engagement comes as a shock to Bekka, who now has to come to terms with potentially losing her best friend.

I Love Bekka and Lucy at SXSW 2017!

Soooooo last summer I shot a series, I Love Bekka and Lucy, for Warner Brothers Stage 13 Network and I'm extremely pleased to announce that I Love Bekka and Lucy will have it's world premiere at The 2017 SXSW film festival! In the series I play the eccentric and immature Lucy, who is essentially attached at the hip to her also eccentric and immature best friend Bekka. Everything is magic in Bekka and Lucy's world until a weird neighbor moves onto their pretty much abandoned block and Lucy's longtime boyfriend Harry surprises her with an engagement that causes a rift in Bekka and Lucy's friendship. I can not wait for you (and also me) to see it! You can find out more about the screening and the festival by clicking here! I hope to see you in Austin!

I'm on The CW's Crazy Ex-Girlfriend!

I'm obscenely proud to announce that I'll be making my debut on The CW's Crazy Ex-Girlfriend tonight at 9pm! I love this show so much (and I'm not just saying that because I'm on it) and I'm honored to be the newest resident of West Covina! I'll be live tweeting with the West Coast as @TanishaLong so come say Hi!

Season Finale of Comedy Central's "CC: Social Scene" :(

Hiiiiii...I'm in the season finale of Comedy Central's CC: Social Scene! I had so much fun working on this project but shooting this episode was hands down the most fun! Check it out below:

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