Redefining what it means to be a Working Artist
An artist not fueled by passion and love for the craft is an artist without permanency in the entertainment industry. Tina Fears is redefining what it means to be a working artist. Whether she’s ready to roll in her featured commercials with FORD motor company, remodel a living room with a HOME DEPOT, celebrate the holidays in WALMART ads, or take flight with DELTA airlines, Tina Fears is a student of arts & entertainment, first and foremost.
Queen of the reinvent, Tina’s regional theatre work has allowed her to live out some of her childhood dreams, stepping into roles like “Michelle” in DREAMGIRLS.
Her vivacious and sultry zest for life led her to dance it up as “Yolanda” and an ensemble member during IN THE HEIGHTS at the Aurora Theatre, while her boldness and ferocity helped her embody Nina Simone as “Simone #3” in SIMPLY SIMONE at the Theatrical Outfit; all three productions of which she also served as dance captain
In true Tina fashion, her commitment to growth as a creative artist led her to a recurring role on the Emmy-nominated Nat Geo anthology series GENIUS: ARETHA alongside Cynthia Erivo and Courtney B. Vance in the part of legendary gospel singer “Clara Ward.”Tina received the 2021 HAPA Breakthrough Performance Award and the 2021 National Black Women in Cinema Trailblazer Award for her performance in this role.
THE NEXT GENERATION
Striving always to create momentum, Tina is committed to it, paying it forward and providing avenues for the next generation of artists. The urge to provide platforms for new talent has motivated her to be inclusive with her artistic endeavors. Tina added creating and co-producing the sold-out show: QUEEN: ARETHA AT THE AURORA, which celebrated the life of the legendary Aretha Franklin to her list of existing producing credits. Tina also served as a co-producer on Georgia Sky: A Musical Short Film, where she appeared in the role of Tamika Owens.
Imaginative Impact
Tina Fears is a tastemaker, a risk-taker, and an immaculate storyteller. Her contributions as a storyteller can now be heard as she voices “Mrs. Kivel,” the first African-American, animated female character in the CISCO-animated web series: GLOBAL PROBLEM SOLVERS. It’s not uncommon to hear Tina’s voice at live events around the country, including Miss America Teen, NCAA Colligate Awards, and Miss Cheerleader America USA.
Tina’s commercial and editorial work
Impeccable Artistry
Unparalleled Depth of Talent
Aside from her impeccable artistry and unparalleled depth of talent, Tina Fears continues to cement her signature stamp in a lane usually reserved for those without attachment to family life. While she treasures her personal life, she is not secretive about how much she loves being a wife and a mom.
That honesty and sincerity resonates in her print, television, voice, stage, television, and film work. This is just an introduction to the titanic talent that is Tina Fears.
Tina is redefining what it means to be a working artist.
