La'Shontae Heckard (as Tonya) played the ex-girlfriend of Rashad (played by rapper T.I.) in the 2006 drama film ATL. To see full cast & crew, go to IMDb.com.
Heckard also played Jazz on the BET comedy-drama series The Game. She has also appeared in several rap videos, including Busta Rhymes’ “I Know What You Want” and Kanye West’s “Gold Digger.”
She was born in Seoul, South Korea. Her military father was stationed there when he met her mother, and the family later moved to Texas. Heckard herself was in the military for nine years — four of which were active duty. She made her music video debut in Brandy’s 2002 video for “Full Moon.”
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