Who stars in 'Giving Hope: The Ni'cola Mitchell Story'? Meet the cast of the Lifetime documentary

'Giving Hope: The Ni'cola Mitchell Story' tells the tale of one of the strongest role models of young girls out there
PUBLISHED APR 8, 2023
Tatyana Ali, Mikalah Reid-Beckette, and Kudakwashe Rutendo will star in the upcoming documentary 'Giving Hope: The Ni'cola Mitchell Story' (IMDb)
Tatyana Ali, Mikalah Reid-Beckette, and Kudakwashe Rutendo will star in the upcoming documentary 'Giving Hope: The Ni'cola Mitchell Story' (IMDb)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA : Lifetime's spring movie lineup begins on March 4 with eight brand-new films that will air back-to-back through April 15. 'Black Girl Missing' starring Garcelle Beauvais, and 'Pride: A Seven Deadly Sins Tale,' will debut on March 4 and April 8, respectively, are among the new original movies that the network has added.

Another major movie that has been added is the documentary titled 'Giving Hope: The Ni'cola Mitchell Story' which tells the tale of one of the strongest role models of young girls out there. Ni'cola Mitchell, a victim of unspeakable sexual violence, overcomes her hurdles, and now a well-known author, established an organization dedicated to saving at risk girls from abuse and exploitation. Seems like a worthwhile story, doesn't it? Read more to meet the cast starring in this upcoming documentary.

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1. Tatyana Ali

On January 24, 1979, Tatyana Marisol Ali was born in North Bellmore, New York. She continued to participate in other performances in her home city of New York, including the off-Broadway play, 'Orfeo del Campo' and the Broadway play, 'Fences' starring James Earl Jones and Billy Dee Williams. When she was 11, Tatyana came to Los Angeles to start her career. Soon after, she landed her first major role as Will Smith's cousin, Ashley Banks in 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' (1990). She had fun side ventures while filming 'The Fresh Prince', like guest appearances on 'The Cosby Show'(1984), 'The All New Mickey Mouse Club' (1989), popularly known as 'The Mickey Mouse Club', 'Kyno's Storytime' (1992), 'Are You Afraid of the Dark?' (1990), and 'Foster's Field Trip' (1994).



 

2. Mikalah Reid-Beckette

Mikalah Reid-Beckette is a Canadian actress. Her other notable acting works include 'Mischief' (2017) and 'Maebe' (2019). She is also set to portray the role of Stretchy Freshman in the upcoming spinoff series, 'Gen V'.



 

3. Kudakwashe Rutendo

Canadian actress Kudakwashe Rutendo, who was born in Alberta, is currently based in Toronto. She excels in musical theater and stage performance. The Lost Heroes of Oro (Theatre by the Bay) and Backspot, an indie feature film, were among Kuda's previous efforts.



 

4. Gage Graham-Arbuthnot

Canadian actor Gage Graham-Arbuthnot, born on November 10, 2011, was nominated for a Young Artist Award for 'Christmas in Grand Valley' in the category of Best Ensemble Performance in a TV movie. Once he made an appearance in 'Terrific Trucks Save Christmas' in 2013, he started to receive media notice.



 

5. Tamara Marcano

Actress Tamara Marcano hails from Hamilton, Ontario, and is best known for the film 'Two Brothers' (2022). When she co-wrote and starred in the musical 'The Lying King' for her high school talent show at the age of 17, she discovered her passion for the arts. At Alza Acting Studio, Tamara has received training from casting director Melissa Skoff and American actor James Ciccone. She has appeared in advertisements for Grub Hub, TD Canada Trust, and the University of Phoenix.

Since the official account of Tamara Marcano is private, please find her image below.

Tamara Marcano stars in the upcoming documentary (IMDb)
Tamara Marcano stars in the upcoming documentary (IMDb)

'Giving Hope: The Ni'cola Mitchell Story' premieres on April 9, 2023.

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