Crystal Porter Bazemore
- Actress
- Producer
- Writer
Crystal Porter-Bazemore is an award-winning Actress and Producer from Atlanta, Georgia. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Hampton University. Porter-Bazemore is best known for her outstanding performance as the lead actress and producer in the critically acclaimed independent film, Sound, which has garnered a multitude of awards. Her portrayal as Isabelle Pisano earned her nine Best Actress wins.
Porter-Bazemore has showcased her versatility as an actress in the Emmy-nominated short form comedy series, Bridesman. Fans of Porter-Bazemore's work can look forward to seeing her in the upcoming television series, Top Voices & Moments. The anticipated indie film, The Recipe, is on the festival circuit and won the People's Choice Award at the prestigious Denton Black Film Festival.
Additional acting credits include award-winning independent films and television (USA Network, Lifetime Network, BET, Tubi, Mubi, and YouTube TV). Her voice has been featured in campaigns for Macy's, Verizon Wireless, Cartoon Network, and Prentice Hall, among others. Porter-Bazemore is proud to join the cast of the Undertow universe, an ongoing supernatural horror series as Reina Thomas, in the Apple Podcast.
Porter-Bazemore honed her skills in the theater. She has had the privilege of sharing the stage with Loretta Divine at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre, a renowned venue in Los Angeles. In addition, she has performed at other respected theaters such as the Pasadena Playhouse, Alliance Theatre, Nate Holden Theatre, The Matrix, among others. Her experience in these venues has allowed her to develop her craft and showcase her talent to diverse audiences. Porter-Bazemore's dedication to her craft is evident in her performances, which are characterized by a combination of passion and skill.
Porter-Bazemore is a published Author and a proud member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Her books center on gratitude and are an offshoot of her CPB Little Reminders, a platform that's all about cultivating gratitude in our daily lives. Her books are available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. She has received rave reviews from readers.
In addition to her work as an Actor & Author, Porter-Bazemore is a partner in Cinema Optics. A Los Angeles based production company she co-owns with her Filmmaker husband, Tawan Bazemore. Their first film, Sound, won an outstanding 52 wins on the festival circuit. The Bazemore Duo, as dubbed by Indie Short's Mag, sophomore film, The Recipe is on the 2024 film festival circuit.
Porter-Bazemore is a dedicated Actor who views acting as an art form that demands commitment and continues to train in her craft. As a woman and storyteller, she places great importance on being involved in projects that use film to challenge social norms and elevate conversations. In a recent interview, Porter-Bazemore was asked how she selects her projects, to which she replied that it is the character that chooses her. It is her story that she says yes to, and by doing so, she can bring the story to life on-screen.
Porter-Bazemore has showcased her versatility as an actress in the Emmy-nominated short form comedy series, Bridesman. Fans of Porter-Bazemore's work can look forward to seeing her in the upcoming television series, Top Voices & Moments. The anticipated indie film, The Recipe, is on the festival circuit and won the People's Choice Award at the prestigious Denton Black Film Festival.
Additional acting credits include award-winning independent films and television (USA Network, Lifetime Network, BET, Tubi, Mubi, and YouTube TV). Her voice has been featured in campaigns for Macy's, Verizon Wireless, Cartoon Network, and Prentice Hall, among others. Porter-Bazemore is proud to join the cast of the Undertow universe, an ongoing supernatural horror series as Reina Thomas, in the Apple Podcast.
Porter-Bazemore honed her skills in the theater. She has had the privilege of sharing the stage with Loretta Divine at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre, a renowned venue in Los Angeles. In addition, she has performed at other respected theaters such as the Pasadena Playhouse, Alliance Theatre, Nate Holden Theatre, The Matrix, among others. Her experience in these venues has allowed her to develop her craft and showcase her talent to diverse audiences. Porter-Bazemore's dedication to her craft is evident in her performances, which are characterized by a combination of passion and skill.
Porter-Bazemore is a published Author and a proud member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Her books center on gratitude and are an offshoot of her CPB Little Reminders, a platform that's all about cultivating gratitude in our daily lives. Her books are available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. She has received rave reviews from readers.
In addition to her work as an Actor & Author, Porter-Bazemore is a partner in Cinema Optics. A Los Angeles based production company she co-owns with her Filmmaker husband, Tawan Bazemore. Their first film, Sound, won an outstanding 52 wins on the festival circuit. The Bazemore Duo, as dubbed by Indie Short's Mag, sophomore film, The Recipe is on the 2024 film festival circuit.
Porter-Bazemore is a dedicated Actor who views acting as an art form that demands commitment and continues to train in her craft. As a woman and storyteller, she places great importance on being involved in projects that use film to challenge social norms and elevate conversations. In a recent interview, Porter-Bazemore was asked how she selects her projects, to which she replied that it is the character that chooses her. It is her story that she says yes to, and by doing so, she can bring the story to life on-screen.