Actress, singer, author, and activist Sheryl Lee Ralph was born in 1955 in Waterbury, Connecticut to Ivy Ralph, a Jamaican fashion designer, and Stanley Ralph, an American college professor. She was raised in Mandeville, Jamaica, and Long Island, New York.

Sheryl Lee Ralph OJ [ 1 ] (born December 30, 1956) is an American actress and singer. Known for her performances on stage and screen, she earned acclaim for her role as Deena Jones in the Broadway musical Dreamgirls (1981), for which she was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical.

Born into a legacy of brilliance, Sheryl Lee Ralph is the daughter of Ivy Ralph, the legendary Jamaican fashion designer behind the iconic Kariba suit, and Stanley Ralph, a distinguished American professor. Growing up between Mandeville, Jamaica, and Long Island, New York, Ralph’s dual heritage laid the foundation for her stellar career.

2024年12月4日 · This year’s Person of the Year title is awarded to none other than the extraordinary Sheryl Lee Ralph, OJ. A trailblazer in the arts, a passionate advocate, and a proud ambassador of Jamaican heritage, Ralph epitomises the spirit of this prestigious honour.

As we celebrate her birthday and her recognition as Jamaicans.com’s Best of Jamaica Person of the Year 2024, let’s explore ten fascinating facts about this remarkable woman. 1. Miss Black Teenage New York at 16. In 1972, Sheryl Lee Ralph’s journey to stardom began when she was crowned Miss Black Teenage New York at just 16 years old.

2023年1月27日 · A cultural ambassador for Jamaica, Ralph was invested into the Order of Jamaica in 2022 for her sterling contribution to the international film industry. Starting this year off on a high note, she won Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for Abbott Elementary at the 28th annual Critics Choice Award, held at The Fairmont Century Plaza ...

Iconic actress, singer, and advocate Sheryl Lee Ralph, OJ, has been honored as the 2024 Person of the Year in Jamaicans.com’s Best of Jamaica Awards. This special recognition coincides with the 25th anniversary of the awards, celebrating excellence within …

2023年12月12日 · Born on Dec. 30, 1956, in Waterbury, Connecticut, to Jamaican parents, Sheryl Lee Ralph was destined for greatness. Her journey into the limelight began with a bang when she originated the role of Deena Jones in the groundbreaking Broadway musical “Dreamgirls” in 1981.

2023年7月2日 · Last week we had that joy as we reported on the latest accomplishment of Ms Sheryl Lee Ralph, the daughter of late Jamaican fashion pioneer Mrs Ivy Ralph and American college professor Mr...

2012年8月4日 · An engaging and captivating storyteller, Sheryl Lee Ralph fondly recalls her experience back in 1962 singing Miss Lou’s classic folk song, Long Time Gyal for the arrival of the Queen in...