LeToya Luckett

Part of the original lineup of the superstar group Destiny's Child, LeToya Luckett, who as a solo artist has chosen to use her first name only, didn't just sit around after she left the group shortly after the release of 1999's The Writing's on the Wall. She started up another group with other former member Latavia Roberson, Anjel, which dissolved before a record ever came out, opened up an upscale boutique in her hometown of Houston, TX, and lived briefly in Los Angeles, where she signed to Capitol in 2003. Her first promotional single, "U Got What I Need," was released in 2004, followed the next year by "All Eyes on Me". In the spring of 2006, "Torn" hit radios, eventually reaching number two on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and last July her self-titled debut -- which contained all of the singles she had previously released -- finally came out. Her second album, Lady Love, followed in August 2009, featuring collaborations with Ryan Leslie, Ne-Yo, and Estelle. This month, look for LeToya in Warner Premiere/Gener8Xion Entertainment’s Preacher’s Kid. She plays “Angie King”, a 20-something daughter of minister who, “longing to experience more of life – and with dreams of fame and fortune in her mind – she strikes out on her own for the very first time, joining a traveling gospel show. She soon discovers, though, that life on the road is tough; but even more, she fears going home with nothing to show for herself, or worse, to a father who might no longer love her.”

Durrell “Tank” Babbs

After spending years working on his debut album, Force of Nature was released in 2001, led by the Billboard Top 10 R&B ballad, "Maybe I Deserve." The album went gold in the U.S. and has moved more than 655,000 copies. Since then, he has released two more albums, but has found most of his success as a producer, songwriter and musician. He has contributed hits to numerous R&B artists, including Donell Jones, Aaliyah, Marques Houston, Monica, Joe, Kelly Rowland, Chris Brown, Jamie Foxx and others. In 2007, he formed a supergroup called TGT with fellow crooners Tyrese and Ginuwine. This month, look for Tank in Preacher’s Kid; he plays “Devlin Mitchell”, a troubled young man who is a bonafied player and abuser in relationships, but a forced to be reckoned with in the traveling gospel show.

Sharif Atkins

Sharif Atkins is a talented actor who first caught the attention of television viewers with his role as the handsome Dr. Michael Gallant on the long-running medical drama ER. Sharif made the transition from stage acting to screen acting with an ease that gave notable testament to his remarkable range. A native of Pittsburgh, Atkins relocated with his family to Chicago when he was six years old. With failed stage roles in grade school, the acting bug didn’t truly bite until he enrolled in Northwestern University. By the time Atkins had earned his bachelor's degree in 1997, his calling had become crystal clear. A series of stage roles in local Chicago productions saw Atkins impressively honing his craft which made the transition successful to the screen with supporting performances in TV roles. In 1999, he made an additional transition to feature films with a bit part in Light It Up. Starting in 2001, he donned scrubs for a two-and-a-half-year stint as an idealistic young doctor on ER. In 2009, Sharif landed a role in USA Network’s “White Collar”. This month, you can catch Sharif as “Wynton” the talented choir director in Preacher’s Kid, who often works with Angie to get the hymns right for Sunday service and preps the church choir for a competition in New York. He also carries a torch for Angie and ultimately defends her honor.

Clifton Powell

Clifton Powell, a native New Yorker, is a stellar actor. He has been in numerous films and television programs. In addition to several films and television programs, he also serves as a voice actor for the computer game, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, playing Big Smoke. He has won several NAACP Awards. Some of Powell's films include Next Friday as well as films Why Do Fools Fall in Love, Rush Hour, Ray, and Never Die Alone. This month, you can see Clifton in Preacher’s Kid as “Ike”, the hard-nosed Stage Manager for the traveling gospel play, who shows kindness and shares wisdom with Angie while on the road.

Essence Atkins

Essence Atkins has appeared on television shows "The Cosby Show" and the WB's "Smart Guy." She’s also known for her role on the defunct UPN show, “Half and Half”. Some of her movie credits include How High and Deliver Us From Eva. She began appearing onscreen in the late '80s, with small appearances on shows such as “Saved by the Bell” and “The Cosby Show”. She would go on to land a series of starring roles on short-lived series throughout the '90s like “Under One Roof” and “Smart Guy” before finding success with a starring role on the comedy series “Half and Half”. After the show ended its run, Atkins made a number of appearances in movies like Love for Sale and Dance Flick. She has been cast in the new TBS show “Are We There Yet”. This month, she plays the hilarious role of “Peaches” in Preacher’s Kid. She befriends Angie and supports her through Angie’s trials and tribulations as she comes of age.

Trey Songz

Since making his recording debut in 2005 (he signed to Atlantic Records in 2003), current Grammy-nominated Trey Songz has patiently and artfully crafted some of the most acclaimed and compelling R&B music of the decade. Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun hails him as one of "the most promising R&B artists we have had since we started the company 60 years ago." In 2009, Trey released his current album, Ready. Raised as a military brat, his family eventually settled in Petersburg, Virginia. In his youth, he only began singing because his mother encouraged him to. After high school and honing his craft, he met a producer (Troy Taylor), where he developed his vocal, writing, and production skills. He is now acting and can be seen in this month’s release, Preacher’s Kid.

Gregalan Williams

One of Williams’ most well-known roles is that of Garner Ellerbee in the syndicated series Baywatch. Born in Iowa, Williams attended college and served in the United States Marine Corps before pursuing a career in acting. Gregalan made his acting debut in the 1988 film Above the Law. The next year, Williams won the role of Garner Ellerbee in Baywatch. After leaving the series in 1998, Williams has had recurring guest roles on The Sopranos, The West Wing, The District, The Game, Army Wives, and Drop Dead Diva. He also has appeared in episodes of NYPD Blue, Boston Legal, One Tree Hill, and Meet the Browns. Williams has also had roles in several films including Remember the Titans, Old School, Be Cool, Dog Days of Summer, W., and The Collector. Next month, he can be seen in Preacher’s Kid in the role of “Bishop King”, Senior Pastor and father to LeToya Luckett’s character.