Faith Evans
Biography
Faith Renée Evans was born on June 10, 1973, in Lakeland, Florida, and was raised in New Jersey. She is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, actress, and author. In 1993, she relocated to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the music business. Initially working as a backing vocalist for Al B. Sure and Christopher Williams, she became the first female artist contracted with Sean Puff Daddy Combs' Bad Boy Entertainment recording company in 1994. Under this label, she released three platinum-certified studio albums between 1995 and 2001. In 2003, she ended her relationship with the company and signed with Capitol Records. Additionally, she has known credits in acting on film and television platforms.
Career overview
Faith Renée Evans is an American singer songwriter, record producer, actress and author. Born on June 10, 1973 in Lakeland, Florida, she was raised in New Jersey before relocating to Los Angeles during 1993 to pursue a career in the music business. Prior to her solo releases, she worked as a backing vocalist for artists including Al B. Sure and Christopher Williams.
During 1994, Evans achieved a milestone by becoming the first female artist to be contracted with Sean Puff Daddy Combs and his Bad Boy Entertainment recording company. While signed to this label, she released three platinum certified studio albums between the years 1995 and 2001. Her professional trajectory shifted in 2003 when she ended her relationship with Bad Boy Entertainment to contract with Capitol Records instead.
Beyond her extensive work in the recording industry, Evans is known for her acting endeavors, holding a known credits count of 27 projects within the database. Her multifaceted career encompasses contributions as a songwriter, record producer, and author, alongside her musical releases such as the 1995 music video Faith Evans Soon as I Get Home.
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Full Filmography
28 titles- Sean Combs: The Reckoning (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell (2021) as Self - Christopher's Wife
- Hopelessly in Love: Faith Evans and Notorious B.I.G. (2020) as Faith Evans
- True to the Game 2 (2020) as Self
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Self
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Skunk
- Girls Trip (2017) as Faith Evans
- Biggie: The Life of Notorious B.I.G. (2017) as Self
- Can't Stop, Won't Stop: A Bad Boy Story (2017) as Self
- Marvel's Luke Cage (2016) as Faith Evans
- Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party (2016) as Self
- Celebrity Family Feud (2015) as Self
- Taraji's White Hot Holidays (2015) as Self
- R&B Divas (2012) as Herself
- Soul Kittens Cabaret (2011) as Bad Conscience
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- RuPaul's Drag Race (2009) as Self - Guest Judge
- Bad Boy's 10th Anniversary... The Hits (2004)
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- The Fighting Temptations (2003) as Maryann Hill
- Half & Half (2002) as Asia
- Last Call with Carson Daly (2002) as Self
- Turn It Up (2000) as Natalie
- Heartbreak Hotel (1999) as Faith Evans
- Teen Choice Awards (1999) as Self
- The Chris Rock Show (1997)
- Exclusiv - Das Star-Magazin (1994) as self
- Twilight: The Story of Hope
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Faith Evans best known for?
Faith Evans is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Masked Singer (2019), The Masked Singer (2019), Girls Trip (2017), Marvel's Luke Cage (2016).
When and where was Faith Evans born?
Faith Evans was born on June 10, 1973 in Lakeland, Florida, USA.
How many credits does Faith Evans have?
Faith Evans has accumulated over 28 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1994 to 2025.
What is Faith Evans's background in cinema and television?
Faith Renée Evans was born on June 10, 1973, in Lakeland, Florida, and was raised in New Jersey. She is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, actress, and author. In 1993, she relocated to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the music business. Initially working as a backing vocalist for Al B. Sure and Christop...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Half & Half (2002) as Asia — aged about 29
- Celebrity Family Feud (2015) as Self — aged about 42
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Self — aged about 46
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Skunk — aged about 46
- RuPaul's Drag Race (2009) as Self - Guest Judge — aged about 36
- Marvel's Luke Cage (2016) as Faith Evans — aged about 43
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