Tami Roman
- Actress
- Producer
- Writer
Tami Roman grew up in a middle-class, single-parent household in White
Plains, NY. Since her mom worked three jobs to support the family, Tami
spent many days and nights alone, undoubtedly a "latch-key" kid
responsible for raising herself. It wasn't until her mother met and
married Ali Akbar that her childhood changed drastically. Ali, a devout
Muslim, taught Tami the value of higher education, spiritual foundation
and strong family values, although it was the Muslim culture that would
subconsciously teach Tami that women should be submissive and eternally
supportive of their husbands, as they are the head of the household.
Falling in line with the culture may have worked for Tami, but not her
mother. Discovering that Ali had been unfaithful to her, Tami's mother
immediately divorced him, leaving Tami broken and confused--the only
man that she associated unconditional love with was snatched away and
the only woman she ever loved and respected became a hardened, cynical
workaholic. Tami would spend the better part of her life trying to find
love lost and working hard to never become as distant as her mother.
Over the next couple of years Tami and her mother would go through many
trials and tribulations. They developed an incredibly close bond, so
much so that they appeared to be more like sisters than mother and
daughter. At one point they had to live on the streets for six months
when her mother was unjustly terminated from her job, but they they
stuck together, faced the toughest of storms and developed a
relationship that would stand the test of time. Tami didn't attend her
prom and almost didn't participate in her graduation ceremony because
she couldn't afford her cap and gown. All of life's low points helped
Tami and her mother to become strong, independent, knowledgeable,
humble women who know, understand and appreciate the value of life.
Tami had thought about a career in the modeling field and when she had
a chance to get a role on MTV's hit reality series
The Real World (1992) it
seemed to be an answer to her prayers, and Tami's and her mother's
lives suddenly took a major turn for the better.
Over the course of Tami's career she has worked as a relief VJ for MTV,
hosting
MTV Beach House (1993),
MTV Jams (2009), "Primetime MTV" and
Rude Awakening (1998). Her
career really ignited after her divorce in 2001. She has landed regular
roles on several TV series, appeared in more than five pilots and got
recurring roles on
Summerland (2004),
Sex, Love & Secrets (2005)
and CBS' vampire hit
Moonlight (2007), made
guest-starring appearances on several shows, including
JAG (1995),
One on One (2001),
The Drew Carey Show (1995),
Silk Stalkings (1991) and
Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996).
She has also appeared in several independent films, including
MacArthur Park (2001) with
Thomas Jefferson Byrd,
Hair Show (2004) with
Mo'Nique,
The Last Stand (2013) and
Something Like a Business (2010)
with Kevin Hart. However, proving she
is a jack of all trades, Tami has been a weather correspondent for Los
Angeles' KTLA-TV news, co-air host of the revived game show
Card Sharks (2001), and had a
role on a "view" type talk show pilot with Telepictures.
She has owned her own consignment boutique and spearheaded an interior
decorating firm in partnership with her mother. Tami definitely
represents a diverse view of life.+ Her diversity and outspoken nature
have made her the guest speaker of choice on a plethora of topics,
although she is highly sought after in particular for relationship
issues, women's issues, inspirational panels, personal growth,
celebrity oriented panels and hot celebrity gossip. In fact, Tami has
already been a featured guest on
The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986),
20/20 (1978),
The Sharon Osbourne Show (2006),
ESPN, E! News and several other outlets. Additionally, Tami was a
featured speaker for the 2010 Circle of Sisters relationship panel with
Laura Oz and radio personality Egypt.
Tami can be seen as the newest cast member on VH1's hit reality show
Basketball Wives (2010),
which follows the lives of seven women linked to professional
basketball players. "Basketball Wives" has consistently held over a
million viewers since the show debuted in April 2010.
Tami is never satisfied with the obvious; she recognizes that show
business is a "business", and one has to capitalize when the iron is
HOT!. Therefore, she has decided to take on some new challenges, one of
which is writing her autobiographical memoir, entitled "The B.I.T.C.H.
Chronicles". "The B.I.T.C.H. Chronicles" is an in-depth,
no-holds-barred look at Tami's real world (no pun intended). She is
also writing several screenplays, producing a short film and developing
several reality show ideas.
Tami is a mother of three teenage girls and resides in Bogota, New
Jersey, with her soul mate. Always involved in her daughters' lives,
she is working on securing a record deal for two daughters who have a
hip-hop/r&b group and a fashion scholarship/internship for her
stepdaughter.
Plains, NY. Since her mom worked three jobs to support the family, Tami
spent many days and nights alone, undoubtedly a "latch-key" kid
responsible for raising herself. It wasn't until her mother met and
married Ali Akbar that her childhood changed drastically. Ali, a devout
Muslim, taught Tami the value of higher education, spiritual foundation
and strong family values, although it was the Muslim culture that would
subconsciously teach Tami that women should be submissive and eternally
supportive of their husbands, as they are the head of the household.
Falling in line with the culture may have worked for Tami, but not her
mother. Discovering that Ali had been unfaithful to her, Tami's mother
immediately divorced him, leaving Tami broken and confused--the only
man that she associated unconditional love with was snatched away and
the only woman she ever loved and respected became a hardened, cynical
workaholic. Tami would spend the better part of her life trying to find
love lost and working hard to never become as distant as her mother.
Over the next couple of years Tami and her mother would go through many
trials and tribulations. They developed an incredibly close bond, so
much so that they appeared to be more like sisters than mother and
daughter. At one point they had to live on the streets for six months
when her mother was unjustly terminated from her job, but they they
stuck together, faced the toughest of storms and developed a
relationship that would stand the test of time. Tami didn't attend her
prom and almost didn't participate in her graduation ceremony because
she couldn't afford her cap and gown. All of life's low points helped
Tami and her mother to become strong, independent, knowledgeable,
humble women who know, understand and appreciate the value of life.
Tami had thought about a career in the modeling field and when she had
a chance to get a role on MTV's hit reality series
The Real World (1992) it
seemed to be an answer to her prayers, and Tami's and her mother's
lives suddenly took a major turn for the better.
Over the course of Tami's career she has worked as a relief VJ for MTV,
hosting
MTV Beach House (1993),
MTV Jams (2009), "Primetime MTV" and
Rude Awakening (1998). Her
career really ignited after her divorce in 2001. She has landed regular
roles on several TV series, appeared in more than five pilots and got
recurring roles on
Summerland (2004),
Sex, Love & Secrets (2005)
and CBS' vampire hit
Moonlight (2007), made
guest-starring appearances on several shows, including
JAG (1995),
One on One (2001),
The Drew Carey Show (1995),
Silk Stalkings (1991) and
Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996).
She has also appeared in several independent films, including
MacArthur Park (2001) with
Thomas Jefferson Byrd,
Hair Show (2004) with
Mo'Nique,
The Last Stand (2013) and
Something Like a Business (2010)
with Kevin Hart. However, proving she
is a jack of all trades, Tami has been a weather correspondent for Los
Angeles' KTLA-TV news, co-air host of the revived game show
Card Sharks (2001), and had a
role on a "view" type talk show pilot with Telepictures.
She has owned her own consignment boutique and spearheaded an interior
decorating firm in partnership with her mother. Tami definitely
represents a diverse view of life.+ Her diversity and outspoken nature
have made her the guest speaker of choice on a plethora of topics,
although she is highly sought after in particular for relationship
issues, women's issues, inspirational panels, personal growth,
celebrity oriented panels and hot celebrity gossip. In fact, Tami has
already been a featured guest on
The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986),
20/20 (1978),
The Sharon Osbourne Show (2006),
ESPN, E! News and several other outlets. Additionally, Tami was a
featured speaker for the 2010 Circle of Sisters relationship panel with
Laura Oz and radio personality Egypt.
Tami can be seen as the newest cast member on VH1's hit reality show
Basketball Wives (2010),
which follows the lives of seven women linked to professional
basketball players. "Basketball Wives" has consistently held over a
million viewers since the show debuted in April 2010.
Tami is never satisfied with the obvious; she recognizes that show
business is a "business", and one has to capitalize when the iron is
HOT!. Therefore, she has decided to take on some new challenges, one of
which is writing her autobiographical memoir, entitled "The B.I.T.C.H.
Chronicles". "The B.I.T.C.H. Chronicles" is an in-depth,
no-holds-barred look at Tami's real world (no pun intended). She is
also writing several screenplays, producing a short film and developing
several reality show ideas.
Tami is a mother of three teenage girls and resides in Bogota, New
Jersey, with her soul mate. Always involved in her daughters' lives,
she is working on securing a record deal for two daughters who have a
hip-hop/r&b group and a fashion scholarship/internship for her
stepdaughter.