LaKenya Norris: Congrats on the continuous success of "The Chi". Now that Season 4 has been announced, What have you enjoyed most about the show and the natural like comradery between castmates?
Genesis Hale: Honestly, I just love seeing us grow up. Over the years, I have gotten to see all of my cast mates flourish into the wonderful youth that they are as well as the very intelligent human beings they are and still are becoming. What I enjoy most about our natural-like comradery is that, we simply mimic our same energy that we have off-set on set. The love and amount of conversation is the same, we just change the topic of what we’re talking about to the lines that we are given.
Without giving too much away, how does your character ‘Maisha’ develop through the script?
I believe at some point, Maisha grows into someone very mature and establishes a strong relationship with herself and the people around her. What are some of your favorite hobbies and have you picked up anything new due to social distancing? Some of my favorite hobbies include singing, acting, telling jokes, pretending I am a celebrity at a concert whenever a good song comes on in my headphones, cooking, that stuff. However, since social distancing started I picked up more of a metaphysical hobby. I’m very into crystals, tarot cards, meditation and just the overall act of well-being.
On to anticipated horror film - "Candyman", is there a more accurate month of it’s 2O21 release?
Unfortunately, I haven't received much information on the new air date. Hopefully, it will air sometime in October. Fingers crossed.
The original 1992 film is a fan-favorite, like most originals, people heavily compare. If you could give one difference (a positive) or thing fans will be surprised with the remake, what would that be?
One difference I believe you will see in the upcoming Candyman, is the new perspective brought to a classic legend. This cast is full of new people, so you will get a fully new feeling in addition to that original rich, historic feeling of the story.
As a young teen with a developing style, How would you describe your everyday look/style Any style obsessions?
I’m really into skinny jeans and baggy shirts. That
is kind of like my go to. I will always wear a skinny or ripped jean with a rather larger shirt or hoodie. As of recently, I’m looking at more of the loose cargo-pant-skinny-top style, but I honestly think that one will have to wait.
You rock natural hairstyle looks, do you have any products you swear by for maintenance and natural upkeep?
Pink Oil Moisturizer, Curls Dynasty, Thank God it’s Natural, Got 2b glued and Natural oils are my definite go to’s for a good natural style.
Photography: BEMORE BYBRE
Let’s dig into your music taste, who are your favorite artists?
Giveon, Brent Faiyaz, Teyana Taylor, Chika, Bartón, Lizzo,Kaash Paige, Lil Baby, Polo G,
PARTYNEXTDOOR and Beyoncé...just to name a few.
One thing people would be surprised to know
about you?
One thing that most people don’t know about me is that I used to play flag football in
elementary school (and was really good at it).
Have you thought about a ‘Dream Project’ yet? Who would you like to work with or
dream role?
Yes, I have many dream roles I wish to play! Most of them involve me being the feature of a film or series, playing alongside actors like Kristen bell, Lawrence Fishburne or Jamie Foxx
***Update: "Candyman" has been reported to release 2021. Details here
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