{REPLAY}LaSuria Kandi Allman Interviews Actress Shelley Robertson #entertainers #actress

Shelley Robertson is an actress located in Los Angeles, California. She is best known for her leading role as "Donna" on the Movie of the Week, "The Ditchdigger's Daughters."  And also best known for her many long running tv commercials, such as Jif Peanut Butter (the mom sending Jif in a care package to her college daughter), Xerox (one of the Greek chorus members), and McDonald's (Ronald McDonald Happy Meal mom). Shelley's latest guest starring roles are Mali on "Code Black" (airs 11/25/15), Frankie on "Extant", "CSI:Cyber", "NCIS", and "The Newsroom".

 With performing in her DNA, Shelley was born in Philadelphia, PA and started singing/acting in school productions in middle school.  She left Philly for Atlanta, GA where she attended Emory University graduating with a Political Science degree headed to law school, after a stint working a 9-5 in Atlanta city government and getting halfway through her master's degree in Public Administration.  Her DNA moved life in another direction. Working with Howard E. Rollins and Carroll O'Connor on "In the Heat of the Night" began Shelley's professional acting career.  Within a few years, she was living in Los Angeles.

Early on in LA, the Theatre called; and she was overjoyed to receive a LA Weekly nomination for Best Actress for "Joe Louis Blues", and a NAACP Theatre Award Best Supporting Actress nomination for "Long Time Since Yesterday".

Then, Shelley's most rewarding role to date happened... Motherhood. She was blessed to then work extensively in the commercial world, which continues today. Recently airing commercials include Bayer Aspirin and Chase Bank, with a Directv in the can. Along the journey, she's recurred on "Cold Case", "Brothers and Sisters", and "Greek".  And  is also credited on critically acclaimed tv shows such as: "Everybody Loves Raymond", "ER", "Touched By An Angel", "The West Wing", "CSI and CSI:Miami", "Grey's Anatomy", "Southland", and more. While everyday feels like her career is just getting started, Shelley is excited to finish her first book, produce a screenplay and pilot she's written, and mark her brand with her production company, Hawk Productions LLC.

TAKE WINGS AND SOAR!!!!!!!

 What city and state did you grow up?
Shelley.   Philadelphia, Pennsylvania What was it like growing up in Philadelphia?I enjoyed it, I was surrounded with family Tell me something about yourself? Mother, actress, spiritual, very positive How long have you been in the film industry? 30 yearsWhat was your first movie you were in? Heat of the nightAre there any actresses and actors that you would like to work with?All of them, Denzel Washington  Cicely Tyson.   How many movies have you been in?  So manyTell us about life as a actress?  Mother inspired and motivated me. Tell us about your very first audition and what movie was it for ?The Heat the Night, it was the best audition I ever had.Have you ever experience stage fright? All the time. It's not for the faint of hearts. We put ourselves on the line on a daily basisWhat inspired you to become an  actress?Since I was a child, I have a performing family. It's in my blood, my grandmother Beatrice Robertson was hilarious on stage. I know you have worked in Hollywood for a while what was the funniest thing you ever heard or saw?  Funny things happen daily.Are there any challenges in the film industry that you have dealt with and overcame? Everyday, Actors act because they must. What type of roles do you play? I don't seek out any roles. I look forward to the ones that come to me. Was there a role that you sought after and was denied or you were  overlooked? Tons of them, the most recent was Being Mary Jane. Jill Scott got the role. What advice would you give to aspiring actresses and actors who are trying to get into the business?Don't try to be about it, respect it. Opportunities will come to you.You have played in so many roles, which one was your favorite and why?Movie of the week. Ditch Diggers Daughter.  During your career have you had a love, romance, with one of your Co-stars?  No.  Is there any roles that you are currently doing?Always.Where do you see yourself at in 5 years? Definitely a talk tangible film career.Is there any movie producing or directing in your future?
Yes.So your fans can follow you what social media sites are you on?Instagram and Twitter Are you married? children? Single, I am a mother of 2 Is there anything you want to say before we end the show? Follow your dreams.

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Interviewer  LaSuria Kandi Allman
Kandi Kane Ent. For booking or Interviews contact me at909-264-0878 and lasuria83@gmail.com