Tia Mowry

About

Tia Mowry is an American actress and producer best known for her role in the sitcom "Sister, Sister", where she starred alongside her identical twin sister, Tamera Mowry. Born on July 6, 1978, in Gelnhausen, Germany, Tia has managed to build a successful career in Hollywood. She's also known for her performances in "The Game" and the Netflix series "Family Reunion". In 2012, she began hosting her own cooking show "Tia Mowry at Home." Apart from her acting, she is a voice actor, author, and businesswoman. She has been married to actor Cory Hardrict since 2008 and they have two children.

Associated With

Tia Mowry's most significant association in the industry is with her twin sister, Tamera Mowry, with whom she co-starred in the popular 90's sitcom, "Sister, Sister". She has also worked extensively with actors Jackée Harry and Tim Reid, who played her adopted parents on the show. She was involved with actor Cory Hardrict for many years before they married in 2008. Mowry has collaborated with a wide range of industry professionals throughout her career, from fellow actors and producers to authors and business people. Notably, she starred in “The Game”, a CW and BET television series, where she collaborated with fellow actors like Pooch Hall, Hosea Chanchez, and Wendy Raquel Robinson. Later, she also worked alongside her sibling again in their reality TV show “Tia & Tamera”. Additionally, she and her sister launched a product line called "Need" which includes products for mothers and babies, showing her entrepreneurial side.

Career Highlights

• 1991 - Tia Mowry scored her first major role alongside her identical twin sister, Tamera Mowry, in the sitcom "Sister, Sister".
• 1995 - She gained wider recognition when she and her sister won a Kids Choice Award for Favorite Television Actress for their work on "Sister, Sister".
• 1999 - "Sister, Sister" concluded its six season run, garnering Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards for both twins.
• 2000 - Mowry lent her voice to the character of Sasha in the animated series "Bratz".
• 2001 - She began working on projects outside of her work with her sister, appearing in an episode of "The Simpsons".
• 2006 - She starred in the Disney Channel Original Movie "Twitches" alongside her sister.
• 2011 - Tia debuted in the role of Melanie Barnett Davis on the TV show "The Game", a role she played until 2015.
• 2012 - She won a NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series for "The Game".
• 2015 - Mowry published her first book: "Oh, Baby: Pregnancy Tales and Advice from One Hot Mama to Another".
• 2015 - Tia Mowry started appearing on her Cooking Channel series "Tia Mowry at Home".
• 2018 - Mowry starred in the Netflix series "Family Reunion", for which she was again recognized with a NAACP Image Award nomination.
• 2021 - She continues to star in "Family Reunion" and remains a prominent figure in the film and TV industry.

Notable Awards

• Tia Mowry is a talented actress who has received several awards, including:
• "Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards" in 1999 for "Favorite Television Actress" for her role in "Sister, Sister."
• "Hall of Fame Award" at the "NAMIC Vision Awards" in 2007.
• "NAACP Image Award" for "Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series" in 2012 for her role in "The Game."
• "Teen Choice Awards" in 1999, for "Choice TV Actress" for her role in "Sister, Sister."

FAQs

What Is the Most Popular Tia Mowry Movie/TV Show?

Tia Mowry is best known for her role in the 90s hit TV show "Sister, Sister," where she starred alongside her twin sister, Tamera Mowry. The show was incredibly popular and influential in its time, only growing in fame as it continues to attract new audiences through reruns and streaming services. "Sister, Sister" follows the lives of identical twins separated at birth who accidentally cross paths at a shopping mall and decide to live together, navigating their teenage years with a fused family. Despite her numerous other appearances in TV shows and movies, "Sister, Sister" has remained the most prominent work in Mowry's career.

How Did Tia Mowry Get Famous?

Tia Mowry, along with her identical twin sister Tamera, became famous through their breakout roles in the 1990s sitcom "Sister, Sister." The TV show, which ran for almost six years, followed the lives of these twins separated at birth and reunited as teenagers. The Mowry sisters' impressive on-screen chemistry combined with their distinct comedic timing and convincing portrayal of teenage angst made the show a hit, catapulting them to stardom and making them household names in the entertainment industry. Post "Sister, Sister," Tia continued to make her mark through various TV shows, movies, and as an author, solidifying her fame in American pop culture.