Chicago, Illinois, United States
Ladies And Gentlemen, Ms. Toya Turner

Most would equate her phenomenal performances to such notables like Sanaa Lathan, Juliette Lewis or even Angelina Jolie, but Toya Turner is a box office wonder in the making as she commands attention with every project she takes on and masters.
Hailing from Chicago, IL, Toya exemplifies a fresh and innovative approach when it comes to the fine art of acting and highlights her tenacity and supreme talent with much skill and versatility on the stage and big screen. Utilizing her gift, she is a full representation of the notion that it is indeed possible to promote positivity while achieving the highest plateau of success within the film industry without compromising your morality, self-respect and sense of purpose.
Acting is deemed a second nature passion for her and she has set her sights and standards to making her mark above and beyond the next level of greatness.
Being in high demand as the Windy City’s up-and-coming diamond in the ruff, nationwide film industry insiders, colleagues and executives alike definitely have an eye on her ability to execute a script and bring it to life with gracious stage presence, sophistication and integrity.
Eager to showcase her professional diversity, Toya performs her own stunts and makes it known that she is continuously being a student of her craft by implementing other tools to progress her future such as learning Spanish, taking martial arts lessons as well as various other ‘gems’ to add to her repertoire.
She looks forward to the future and wants to delve more into all film genres, which include action-packed, drama and comedy works. Truly, a star is born!
Work experience includes the following:
2004
Romeo and Juliet; playing the supporting role of ‘Mercutio’ [Drama]
2005
Fassy Tails; playing the lead role of 12-year-old ‘Lisa Wyley’ [Serio-Comedy]
2006
Adia; playing the lead title role of a 14-year-old African girl sold into a pre-arranged marriage [Drama]
2007
You Promised Me Heaven, Why Are You Giving Me Hell; playing a mentally challenged young girl named ‘Stephanie’ (Received rave reviews) [Serio-Comedy Play]

Starred in a McDonald’s commercial

I Used To Love Her; playing the lead role of pop singer ‘Simee Smith’ who sells her soul for the bright lights and high life of the entertainment industry (This film was officially accepted into the Hollywood Film Festival, Cannes Film Festival and the Berlin, Germany International Film Festival) [Drama]
2007/2008
Roost; playing the role of ‘Sandy Calhoun,’ a mob boss’ daughter trying to get into the business [Drama, monthly series]

Risque Agency; playing the role of advertising executive ‘Blanche’ [Comedy, weekly internet series]

2008

The Voice for Coca-Cola’s Black History Month Campaign

The Voice for Hamburger Helper

The Voice for Walmart’s Steakhouse Steaks

Black Butterfly; playing the lead role of Ariel Simms , a high school swim star whose world is turned upside down by a tragic event [Drama; set for release this year]

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Dance: Hip-Hop Singing: Choral / Choir, Musical Theatre Sports: Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Bicycling, Bowling, Boxing, Golf, Horse Back Riding, Jump Rope, Pilates, Roller Skating, Rollerblading, Softball, Speed Walking, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field Events, Volleyball Voice: Alto Musical Instruments: French Horn, Piano, Trumpet, Keyboard Accents: African, Australian, French, New England / Boston, New York City, South African, Spanish, Standard British Additional: Cheerleading, D.J. / Spinning, Firearms, Hula Hoop, Improvisation, Jump Rope, Modeling, Newscasting, Speed Talking