Biography - A Short Wiki
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Essence Atkins is an ambitious American actress as well as a model. She began her acting career on television sitcoms before she got her major role in African-American drama, Under One Roof in 1995. Though she has appeared in several films, she is best known for her roles in television sitcoms.
Career Highlights
Read about Essence Atkins' career and accomplishments in the following section.
Her career in television began when she was only 14 years when she got herself a guest role in The Cosby Show. This was her break in acting as she began making guest appearances in American sitcoms like Family Matters. Her leading role came in 1995 in the TV series Under One Roof. In 1996, she was a co-star in the teen drama Malibu Shores
Family and Personal Life
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Essence joined an online dating site Match.com in the late 2000s where she met American football player Jaime Mendez on 14th February 2008. The two dated for around one and a half years before tying the knot on September 2009. On 9th August 2011, Essence and her husband announced her pregnancy with their first child.
| Husband's/Spouse's Name | Jaime Mendez |
|---|---|
| Children/Kids | Yes (Varro Blair Mendez) |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating) | N/A |
| Civil Status | Divorced |
Nationality, Net Worth and Other Facts
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| Full/Real Name | Essence Uhura Atkins |
|---|---|
| Gender (Biological) | Female |
| Age (as of today) | 51 years |
| Date of Birth | February 7, 1972 |
| Place of Birth | Brooklyn, New York, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 1.56 m, 5 feet 1 inch |
| Weight | 55 kg, 121.5 lbs |
| Net Worth / Wealth | $6 million |
| Occupation | Actress, Model |
Height, Weight, and Age
Essence Atkins' height is not very tall measuring 1.56 m. Essence Atkins weighs 55 kg. Being born on February 7, 1972, translates to an age of 51 years as of todays date (June 11, 2023).
Quotes
Reality TV is really just based for sensationalism. So, it’s extreme versions and extreme caricatures of personalities.
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I attended Professional Children’s School in Manhattan because my ballet and modern dance schedules were intensive and had started to interfere with regular school hours.
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I like to make Arroz con Gandules, rice with pigeon peas. My husband loves it. It’s a Puerto Rican dish my mother taught me.
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What online dating did was offer me the opportunity to go out with a bunch of different people from different industries; I really didn’t want to limit myself with people who are in the entertainment industry.
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After 35, I felt like I’d been in these relationships; some were great, some weren’t so great, but they weren’t right partnerships.
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