We told you weeks ago that Carlos King was readying his latest reality TV venture with his new series ‘Bold & Bougie’ for WEtv.
The show, which premieres on February 15, follows Crystal Smith, Gocha Hawkins, Malaysia Pargo, Princess Banton-Lofters, and Tameka Foster, who aim to “break ageist norms” in Atlanta.
According to the press release for the show, the women have “spent their entire lives being cheerleaders for others,” it’s now their turn to have the spotlight.
The series will see the ladies who have come from past reality shows, major high-profile marriages, and lived their lives in the spotlight now go at it alone fighting for their dreams and aspirations.
WEtv unveiled the official first trailer on Thursday (Jan.18) and while the ladies will bond and celebrate their empowerment, expect to see the usual drama and a bit of messiness.
Get into the trailer and cast rundown below.
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Crystal Smith
Crystal, who’s the co-owner of the restaurant chain Johnny’s Chicken and Waffles, made her TV debut on the BET show About the Business. She’s also been featured on the E! Network show Platinum Life.
Prior to her successful career, Crystal grew up in an underprivileged community in Fort Myers, Florida, and was in the foster care system. She now serves on the board of The Smith Family Foundation, which was founded by her ex-husband, Ne-Yo.
Gocha Hawkins
Gocha began her career in cosmetology and worked with A-list celebrities. Now, she’s setting her sights on the food industry and established Gocha’s Restaurant Group, which includes Gocha’s Breakfast Bars and Gocha’s Tapas Bar. Gocha who spent her early 20s in prison, recognizes the importance of giving back, saying, “Whether you’re a young girl seeking inspiration or a line cook uncertain about the future, I’m here to support you in reaching your goals.”
She’s also a mother of two and grandmother of four and is living in her “unfiltered unapologetic” era with her wife.
Malaysia Pargo
Fans may recognize Malaysia from Basketball Wives L.A., where she’s been on the screen for over 10 years. She was previously married to Jannero Pargo, and she is now a single mother of three.
Originally from Compton, Malaysia has dedicated herself to giving back through philanthropy and entrepreneurship, including her online clothing store Vanity World.
Princess Banton-Lofters
Princess is the founder and CEO of Loft 22 Entertainment, Inc., where she’s been a television producer for shows like Bravo TV’s Real Housewives of Atlanta. With her role, she’s been dubbed, “Producer Princess.”
Her resume also includes philanthropic endeavors through her non-profit organization, Producing Princesses, which was inspired by her mentorship at Locke Collegiate Charter School in Los Angeles and other private institutions. She follows the philosophy that “life is what you make it.”
Tameka Foster
Eagle-eyed fans may know Tameka as the ex-wife of Usher, but she’s had a career as a fashion stylist and designer spanning over two decades. Her style is characterized by “clean lines, simple, classic, and minimalistic,” and has led to her fashion brands, Eli Kish and Cult de Jour. She also owns boutiques Estella and Estella Home and developed a fashion workshop platform, Style Theory.
‘Bold & Bougie’ premieres on WeTV Thursday, February 15, at 9 p.m. ET.
