Antonique Smith

Smith was born in East Orange, New Jersey. She starred as Mimi in Jonathan Larson's Broadway production of Rent. She was also the poster girl for Rent, displayed on taxi cabs in New York City and posters across the country. She left the role of Mimi to record her album and expand her film career. Smith made her television debut in Sidney Lumet's 100 Centre Street, playing a teen drug addict. Smith played Faith Evans in Notorious, based on the life of Evans' late husband, rapper The Notorious B.I.G. She received rave reviews. The Los Angeles Times called her "delicious in the role", while Rolling Stone said she was "terrific".