Joi Symone, the actress who portrays Tamara on Tyler Perry’s "Sistas," is a multi-talented individual with a fascinating real-life story.

On "Sistas," Tamara starts off as a fun and cunning character, gathering information on Hayden for Fatima. However, things take a serious turn when she genuinely starts to fancy Hayden and eventually marries him, which angers Fatima. The plot thickens as Tamara begins an affair with Gary behind Hayden’s back, a secret that is on the verge of being exposed.

While Tamara is the cunning minx sent by Fatima to set up Hayden, Joi Symone is quite different from her on-screen character. Let's delve into some fun facts about the actress behind the villain.

She Keeps a Low Profile

Joi Symone maintains a very low-key online presence. She doesn’t have a biographical website and her social media pages reveal little about her personal life. This discretion is unusual for an actress but is likely intentional, as it helps her protect her mental health and peace.

She Represents Detroit

Joi Symone proudly represents Detroit, as seen in a few photos on her Instagram where she’s sporting Pistons gear. While fans can support any team, it’s highly likely that Detroit is her hometown, even if she resides elsewhere now.

She’s a Singer

In addition to acting, Joi Symone is passionate about music, with vocal ranges from alto to mezzo-soprano. She has a YouTube channel where fans can enjoy her songs like “Treat Me Right” and “Feelings.”

She’s a Vegan Foodie

Joi Symone is also a dedicated vegan foodie. She has an Instagram page where she shares the vegan dishes she cooks and discovers during her travels.

She Loves to Travel

Her love for travel is evident, and she often combines this with her passion for food, exploring new vegan culinary delights wherever she goes.