Jasmine Ashanti
Biography
Hailing from Maryland, Jasmine Ashanti earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre from Temple University and went on to receive a Master of Fine Arts in Acting from UC-San Diego. Jasmine's career began with a string of impressive performances in a wide range of theater productions. Some of her credits include memorable turns in "Ready Steady Yeti Go", as well as "Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea". Jasmine also appeared in "The Last Tiger in Haiti" in a co-production with Berkeley Repertory and La Jolla Playhouse, where Jasmine was praised by THEATRIUS for her ability to captivate audiences with her grace under oppression, and for creating a sublime representation of ritualistic folklore. In 2023, Jasmine returned to the stage for Zora Howard's Pulitzer Prize nominated production of STEW, acting alongside LisaGay Hamilton and Rosyln Ruff at the Tony Award Winning Pasadena Playhouse. Jasmine's talents extend beyond the stage, as she is also the voice of Andrea on the animated series "Lego Friends: Girls on A Mission", voicing 28 episodes of the beloved children's show. In 2020, Jasmine was part of the ABC Discovers Talent Comedy Showcase, which proved to be the start of a successful on-screen career. Jasmine has since made notable appearances on popular shows including the ABC series "The Good Doctor", "Black-Ish", and "Grey's Anatomy", as well as the Netflix series "On My Block", "Lucifer", Hulu's "Wu-Tang: An American Saga," and CBS's "East New York." With her impressive range and dedication to her craft, Jasmine continues to make a name for herself as a rising star in the entertainment industry.
Known For & Full Filmography12 Titles
Drama Series - 2005, 16 episodes • as Francesca Lyons
Follows the personal and professional lives of a group of doctors at Seattle's Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.
Drama Series - 2017, 16 episodes • as Kenzie
Shaun Murphy, a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome, relocates from a quiet country life to join a prestigious hospital's surgical unit. Unable to personally connect with those around him, Shaun uses his extraordinary medical gifts to save lives and challenge the skepticism of his colleagues.
Drama Series - 2024, 16 episodes • as Molly
Morgan is a single mom with an exceptional mind, whose unconventional knack for solving crimes leads to an unusual and unstoppable partnership with a by-the-book seasoned detective.
Drama Series - 2021, 16 episodes • as Samira
Explore a dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old.
Drama Series - 2014, 16 episodes • as Crystal
A family man struggles to gain a sense of cultural identity while raising his kids in a predominantly white, upper-middle-class neighborhood.
Drama Series - 2023, 16 episodes • as Doctor Maya Clayton
A road rage incident between two strangers — a failing contractor and an unfulfilled entrepreneur — sparks a feud that brings out their darkest impulses.
Drama Series - 2020, 16 episodes • as Aleesha's Sister
In 2033, people who are near death can be “uploaded” into virtual reality hotels run by 6 tech firms. Cash-strapped Nora lives in Brooklyn and works customer service for the luxurious “Lakeview” digital afterlife. When L.A. party-boy/coder Nathan’s self-driving car crashes, his high-maintenance girlfriend uploads him permanently into Nora’s VR world.
Drama Series - 2022, 16 episodes • as Tiffany Edwards
Regina Haywood is the newly promoted deputy inspector of East New York, a working-class neighborhood at the edge of Brooklyn. She leads a diverse group of officers and detectives, some of whom are reluctant to deploy her creative methods of serving and protecting in the midst of social upheaval and the early seeds of gentrification.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Amber
Ro, a young woman with a dwindling dance career, returns home after many years to meet her biological father for the first time. Born to Susan, a mother who chose artificial insemination, Ro grapples with the complexities of her unconventional family dynamic. After taking a new job, she forms an unexpected bond with three spirited octogenarians who help her reconnect with her family, her roots, and herself.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Noa
Mya prepares to fight the horrors lurking within.
Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Julia
A young woman's suicide plans are put on hold after a night of self-discovery when she befriends another woman.
Movie - 2023, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Inspired by their owners’ sensual connection, Siri and Alexa teach each other about desire.