Trina McGee explained

Trina McGee
Birth Name:Trina Colette McGee
Alias:Trina Collette, Tekla Ruchi
Occupation:Actress, singer
Years Active:1992–present

Trina Colette McGee (formerly known as Trina McGee-Davis) is an American actress best known for her portrayal of Angela Moore on the ABC-TV sitcom Boy Meets World.

Early life

McGee attended Howard University in Washington, D.C. for a time.[1]

Career

After appearing in minor film roles and guest-starring in various sitcoms, McGee landed her first recurring TV role as Angela Moore in Boy Meets World in 1997. Angela's interracial relationship with Shawn Hunter (played by Rider Strong, to whom McGee is 10 years senior) was unusual for a major network television show at the time, especially one whose target demographic was teenagers. She once remarked that the typical reaction she received from young fans regarding the relationship was overwhelmingly positive and encouraging, often inquiring as to when the characters might reconcile after a breakup. She expressed her personal wish that the relationship would serve as an example of diversity for the world.[2] In 2015 she reprised the role in one episode for the sequel series Girl Meets World.

In June 2020, McGee stated that she experienced racism while starring on Boy Meets World. She stated that the people she had incidents with were Will Friedle and Michael Jacobs. She said that she has since made amends with Friedle.[3] [4]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1996Chocolate
DaylightLaTonya
2002Friday After NextCinnamon
2009Da' Booty ShopYolanda Johnson
2010Pastor JonesTanya JonesVideo
2016Confessions of IsabellaRosaVideo
Sins of the GuiltyVanessa Johnson
LAPD African Cops-
2023ClassmatesThalia

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1992GenniferEpisode: "Kiss You Back"
1994MartinWoman #2Episode: "Yours, Mine and Ours"
FaithRecurring Cast
Picket FencesDeborahEpisode: "Enemy Lines"
1995Family MattersJosieEpisode: "The Gun"
Ashley HouchinsEpisode: "IQ, UQ, We All Q"
1997–00Boy Meets WorldAngela MooreRecurring Cast: Season 5, Main Cast: Season 6-7
1999City GuysAshleyRecurring Cast: Season 3
2000City of AngelsSaidahEpisode: "Assume the Position"
2002So Little TimeWaitress Episode: "The New Guy"
MiaEpisode: "It's a Girl: Part 2"
2007All of UsStacyEpisode: "He's Got Game"
2015Girl Meets WorldAngela MooreEpisode: "Girl Meets Hurricane"
In the CutKirstenEpisode: "The Ball's in Your Court"

As writer, director, or producer

YearTitleProjectNotes
2010Jessica Sinclaire Presents: Confessions of a Lonely WifeFeature filmProducer, writer
Keepin' the Faith: Momma's Got a BoyfriendVideoWriter
2016Confessions of IsabellaComposer, director, producer, writer
Sins of the GuiltyFeature filmCasting director, producer, writer
2020DetainmentDirector, writer

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Bryan Times - Google News Archive Search. google.com. 4 October 2016.
  2. News: McGee-Davis. Trina. TV Can Help World Erase Color Lines. 2013-08-22. Los Angeles Times. 1999-02-22.
  3. News: 'Being iced out': Trina McGee opens up about racism she experienced on 'Boy Meets World' . Henderson . Cynthia . . July 9, 2020.
  4. News: Trina McGee told she was not wanted in Boy Meets World finale . Longeretta . Emily . . Sep 18, 2022.