Don't Waste Your Pretty Explained

Based On:	Don't Waste Your Pretty by Demetria L. Lucas
Cinematography:	Daniel Friedberg
Editing:	Dante Wyatt
Production Companies:	Swirl Films
Runtime:	90 minutes
Country:	United States
Language:	English

Don't Waste Your Pretty is an American romantic comedy-drama film written by Katrina O'Gilvie and directed by Tamara Bass.^[1] The film stars Keri Hilson, Deborah Joy Winans, Redaric Williams, Jasmine Burke, Kaye Singleton and Rainey Branch.^[2] The film is based on the book with the same name by Demetria L. Lucas.^[3] It follows follow a group of close friends then one of them, single career woman Mykah Jones, read a book Don't Waste Your Pretty and subsequently begin to change how their view to relationships.^{[4] [5]}

Cast

• Keri Hilson as Mykah Jones
• Deborah Joy Winans as Jeanné
• Redaric Williams as Michael
• Jasmine Burke as Aisha
• Kaye Singleton as Amma
• Rainey Branch as Lisa
• L. Warren Young as Charlie
• Rico Ball as Jason
• Norma Alvarez as Marta Ortiz

Production

The film was filmed in August 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia and was produced by Swirl Films.^[6] The trailer was released in January 2021.^{[7] [8] [9]} The film premiered on TV One on February 28, 2021.^{[10] [11]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: TAMARA BASS DIRECTS TV ONE'S ORIGINAL FILM DON'T WASTE YOUR PRETTY STARRING KERI HILSON. Tammy. Reese. February 25, 2021.
2. Web site: Clips To TV One's Don't Waste Your Pretty. BlackFilmandTV.com.
3. Web site: Deborah Joy Winans Talks 'Don't Waste Your Pretty', Therapy, And Not Taking Anything For Granted. Kemberlie. Spivey. Forbes.
4. Web site: The Community for Black Creativity and News - Blavity News. Blavity News & Entertainment.
5. Web site: [Review] "DON'T WASTE YOUR PRETTY" Starring Keri Hilson, Deborah Joy Winans Airs Sun.]. February 27, 2021.
6. Web site: Deborah Joy Stars In TV One's Upcoming Original Film, 'Don't Waste Your Pretty'. Jordyn. Lingham. August 26, 2020.
7. Web site: Movie Trailer: 'Don't Waste Your Pretty' [Keri Hilson, Deborah Joy Winans] - That Grape Juice]. thatgrapejuice.net.
8. Web site: KERI HILSON AND DEBORAH JOY WINANS STAR IN TV ONE'S NEW, ORIGINAL MOVIE DON'T WASTE YOUR PRETTY – The Empower.
9. Web site: Keri Hilson To Star in TV One Original Movie "Don't Waste Your Pretty" - YouKnowIGotSoul.com. January 15, 2021. YouKnowIGotSoul.com | New R&B Music, Songs, Podcast, Interviews.
10. Web site: Keri Hilson & Deborah Joy Winans Star in TV One's New Original Movie, 'Don't Waste Your Pretty'. January 14, 2021.
11. Web site: Meet the Cast of 'Don't Waste Your Pretty'. February 4, 2021.