Jasmine Cephas Jones is an American actress and singer, best known for originating the dual roles of Peggy Schuyler and Maria Reynolds in the 2015 Broadway musical Hamilton. In 2020, Cephas Jones won a Primetime Emmy for portraying Tyisha in #freerayshawn.
Born: | July 21, 1989, New York City, New York |
Education: | Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School Berklee College of Music |
Occupation: | Actress, singer |
Years active: | 2013–present |
Partner(s): | Anthony Ramos (actor) |
Parent(s): | Ron Cephas Jones, Kim Lesley |
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IMDb: | Jasmine Cephas Jones's IMDb |
About Jasmine Cephas Jones
Television and stage actress who rocketed to fame starring as Maria Reynolds and Margarita "Peggy" Schuyler Van Rensselaer in the award winning musical Hamilton. She also starred in the 2018 film Blindspotting.
Jasmine Cephas Jones Before Fame
She began climbing the entertainment ladder starring in the 2013 independent film Titus alongside her father Ron Cephas Jones.
Achievement of Jasmine Cephas Jones
She has earned small guest appearances on television shows like Blue Bloods and Unforgettable.
Jasmine Cephas Jones Family Life
She is the daughter of film and stage actor Ron Cephas Jones and English jazz singer Kim Lesley. She began a relationship with Hamilton co-star Anthony Ramos in 2015. They announced their engagement in January 2019.
Associations of Jasmine Cephas Jones
She shared the stage with renowned musical actor Jonathan Groff in the original Broadway cast of Hamilton.
Information related to Jasmine Cephas Jones
- Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre alumni
- Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School alumni