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Issa Rae
Jo-Issa Rae Diop (born January 12, 1985), known as Issa Rae, is an American actress, writer, director, producer, and web series creator. She first garnered attention for her work on the YouTube web series Awkward Black Girl. She subsequently gained further recognition for creating, co-writing, and starring in the HBO television series Insecure. For her acting work on Insecure, she has received two Golden Globe Award nominations for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.
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thewrap.comYour film “The Photograph” was released earlier this year. How did your experience differ from previous projects?I loved shooting in Louisiana.
I’d never done a period piece before. It was exciting to recreate our own 80s New Orleans. Creating the score with Robert Glasper was also really fulfilling.
I’m a huge fan of his and always wanted to collaborate on a jazz score with him.You’re also set to direct the Whitney Houston biopic “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” congratulations!
What made you realize, “I need to be a part of this project!”Whitney Elizabeth Houston. Greatest singer of all time.
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