Nia Long, as an American made her TV debut in the episode ‘The B.R.A.T Patrol’ of ‘Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color’ as ‘Darla Perkins’ in 1986.
She held up five additional years to get another opportunity on TV when she showed up as Katherine “Kat” Speakes in Guiding Light.
In the wake of showing up in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Living Single, she handled the job of Lisa Wilkes in the American sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Nia Long was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series at the NAACP Image Award for her phenomenal work.
In 2000, she played the personality of Karen in the TV film If These Walls Could Talk 2 for which she was assigned for Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series, or Dramatic Special at the NAACP Image Awards.
After a year she played Andrea Solomon in Amy Brenneman’s American lawful dramatization TV series Judging Amy for six episodes.
Who are Nia Long Sisters?
Nia Long only has one sister named Sommore, an actress who doubles as a comedian.
Who is Nia Long Related to?
Actress Nia Long and comedian Sommore are actually half-sisters, sharing the same father, poet Doughtry “Doc” Long. The two were able to establish careers without acknowledging their relationship.
Meet Nia Long’s Sister Sommore
Sommore is an actress known as the “Diva of Contemporary Comedy,” her comedic style features a biting sarcasm and frank discussions about money, sex, and equality between the sexes.
