From an interview on 50Bold.com
The Five Heartbeats actress Carla Brothers is ready to soar!
I have to honor my need to be creative.
You might remember actress Carla Brothers as Tanya, the girlfriend of Robert Townsend’s character Duke in the 1991 film classic, The Five Heartbeats, who dealt with the triumphs and hardships of a soul-stirring R&B vocal group. The Canadian born actress who is also an accomplished violinist has appeared in numerous commercials, off-Broadway plays and in the memorable Showtime TV movie, 10,000 Black Men Named George, about the life of labor organizer, A. Philip Randolph.
Carla’s television work included such iconic series as The Cosby Show, Miami Vice, One Life to Live, Third Watch and The Guiding Light. She also starred in the Broadway a cappella musical, Sheila’s Day, a play that snagged accolades globally.
After appearing in The Five Heartbeats, Carla continued to act but mostly on the new York stage so that she could focus on raising a family. Now that her two sons have reached adulthood, she is ready to not only jump back into acting but is excited about writing and producing a few innovative works as well. Carla’s current projects include writing both the book and score for an original musical. She is also developing a television series for children.
| Credit Type | Production | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | The Trial of One Short Sighted Black Woman vs Mammy Louise and Safreeta Mae | 1999-00 Season |