Tyrese Gibson
Biography
Tyrese Darnell Gibson was born December 30, 1978 in Watts, Los Angeles, California, where he was raised. He is an R&B singer, songwriter, actor, author, television producer and model. He is well known for his actor role as Roman Pearce in the The Fast and Furious movie franchise. Other popular movies Tyrese has acted in are Death Race, Transformers, Baby Boy and Legion. Tyrese was married in 2007 and had a daughter named Shayla Somer, in 2009 his marriage was publicly announced that it was over for him and his wife. Tyrese continues to pursue his career.
Family
Trivia
The name of his sophomore album is 2000 Watts.
2000 Watts is also an organization he founded to help inner city children.
Bears a resemblance to male model Tyson Beckford.
At 17 started modeling.
At 16 purchased his first home.
At 14 got into music and won his first talent show.
Modeled for Tommy Hilfiger.
Has 9 tattoos.
Raised over $300,000.00 to build the first Boys and Girls Youth
Is host for MTV Jams Countdown.
Childhood friend is Brandy Norwood.
Debut album, "TYRESE" went platinum.
Is an exclusive model for GUESS?
One of People Magazine's Sexiest Men of the Year. [2000]
Former VJ for "MTV Jams Countdown."
Revealed on The New Tom Green Show (2003) that he has such a fear of owls that looking at a picture would make him freak out. Tom Green proceeded to draw a picture of an owl anyway.
Honestly, I would rather get a Grammy than an Oscar.
