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My Take
Tatyana Ali could have coasted forever on Ashley Banks, the role that made her a household name on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Instead she went to Harvard, and that choice tells you everything about her. Balancing a working entertainment career with one of the world's most demanding universities takes a seriousness most child stars never develop. I admire that she never let fame define the ceiling of her ambitions. Her NAACP Image Awards confirm the talent, but it is her refusal to be just a pretty face that earns my lasting respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tatyana Ali
- Name (Japanese)
- タチアナ・アリ
- Reading
- たちあな・あり
- Born
- January 24, 1979 (age 47)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Goat
- Origin
- North Bellmore, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / singer / model / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Marymount High School
- University
- Harvard University
Awards & achievements
- 1996 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series
- 2011 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
- 1991 Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series - Leading Young Actress
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | — |
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://tatyanaalionline.com/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tatyanaali/
- Xhttps://x.com/TatyanaAli
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tatyana%20Ali
Frequently asked questions
When was Tatyana Ali born?
Born January 24, 1979 (age 47).
Where is Tatyana Ali from?
Tatyana Ali is from North Bellmore, New York, United States.
What does Tatyana Ali do?
Tatyana Ali works as actor, singer, model, television actor, film actor.
What is Tatyana Ali known for?
Notable works include The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.