What is “Black Girl Magic”? Shot on 16mm film,Toronto based director Teaunna Gray explores varying interpretations of the term, coined by educator and author, CaShawn Thompson. Black Girl Magic aims to unite Black women and girls and allow them to see themselves represented in a way that honours and uplifts Black culture – to show the magic that they hold.
The intention of the film is to visually convey the fact that being Black is not monolithic – Black does not look like one thing. Instead, this intimate short documents the raw and varied experiences of 12 Black-identifying women and girls which include perspectives from members from all backgrounds and walks of life. Ultimately, it is a love letter honouring and celebrating the beauty and diversity that Black women and girls possess.
Cast Bios
Chrisauntae
My name is Chrisauntae Irons. I’m a Toronto-based model, actress, nursing student and all-around creative working in Ontario Canada.
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Natasha ‘Courage’ Bacchus
I am Natasha ‘Courage’ Bacchus. I’m a former 3 times Deaf Olympian Sprinter. I began working as an actress in 2019 and have since performed in The Black Drum, The Two Natasha’s, 21 Black Futures, and season four of The Corner on Netflix. I have participated as an art collaborator with numerous theater and film productions in Canada. I had multiple positions including an interdisciplinary visual artist, art accessibility consultant, and activist for IBPOC Deafart community in terms of expanding IBPOC Deaf artistsrepresentation.
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Sileecka Sephora
Hi my name is Sileecka Kareemey Sephora, a transgender female born in Kingston Jamaica. I’m thirty-three years old and came to Toronto Canada in search of a better future when I was seventeen. I was introduced to the blackCaribbean gay scene in 2007 and then the ballroom scene in 2008. I became the first runway diva in Canadian ballroom history and have since been given legendary status. I’m so honored to be part of such a legacy. I want to be introduced to the rest of the world as Thee runway diva of Canada.
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Susie
Born in Osu, Ghana, Susie has been fat her whole life. She adamantly believes that she is in this body for a reason and has found ways to rejoice and be glad in it. She is investedin creating and reliving memories of being and emotion.
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Tamyka Bullen
Tamyka Bullen has been involved in social services for women, immigrants, youths, and the LGBTQA community for many years. In 2015, she became involved in the theatrical world as an ASL poetry performer. In 2018, she debuted as an actress for the Sound Off Festival production Deaf That! and Judith Thompson’s play After the Blackout. She teaches ASL lessons and loves to craft and mingle stories, arts, poems, acting, and dance on stage, and to voice her feelings and thoughts through her hands, body language, and facial expressions. Her motto: Embrace Yourself, Show Yourself!
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