New reality TV series Grease & Spark Plug celebrates life, friendship and self-discovery.
The show, which premieres on February 15, follows suit Crystal Smith, Gocha Hawkins, Malaysia Pargo, Princess Banton-Lofters And Tameka Foster, who aim to “break age norms” in Atlanta. While the women have been “cheerleaders for others all their lives,” it's now their turn to be in the spotlight.
We weekly can exclusively share a jam-packed teaser for the series, which sees the group experiencing their fair share of ups and downs. Their entire lives are documented, from partying to opening up about their personal lives, including being a single parent and dealing with grief.
“Atlanta, the new Black Hollywood,” Malaysia says in a confessional at the beginning of the video. “Glitz, glamour, hookah.”
While the clip shows the women bonding over their traumas, it also teases conflict between them. The video ended with Crystal saying she wanted to “turn her f–king mic off” and that she was “done.”
Keep scrolling to meet the cast:
Crystal Smith
Crystal, co-owner of restaurant chain Johnny's Chicken and Waffles, made her TV debut on the BET show About the company. She has also been featured on the E! Network show Platinum life.
Prior to her successful career, Crystal grew up in an underprivileged community in Fort Myers, Florida, and was in the foster care system. She now serves on the board of The Smith Family Foundation, which was founded by her ex-husband, Ne-Yo.
Gocha Hawkins
Gocha started her career in cosmetology working with A-list celebrities. Now she is turning her sights to the food industry and has founded Gocha's Restaurant Group, which also includes Gocha's Breakfast Bars and Gocha's Tapas Bar.
Gocha, who spent her early 20s in prison, recognizes the importance of giving back, saying: “Whether you are a young girl looking for inspiration or a chef unsure about the future, I am here to help you. support you in achieving your goals. ”
She is also a mother of two and grandmother of four, living with her wife in her “unfiltered, unapologetic” era.
Malaysia Pargo
Fans may recognize Malaysia from Basketball Wives LA, where she has been on screen for over a decade. She was previously married to Jannero Pargoand she is now a single mother of three children.
Originally from Compton, Malaysia has been committed to giving back through philanthropy and entrepreneurship, including her online clothing store Vanity World.
Princess Banton-Lofters
Princess is the founder and CEO of Loft 22 Entertainment, Inc., where she has been a television producer for shows such as Bravo TV's Real Housewives of Atlanta. With her role she is also called 'Producer Princess'.
Her resume also includes philanthropic efforts through her nonprofit organization Producing Princesses, which was inspired by her mentorship at Locke Collegiate Charter School in Los Angeles and other private institutions. She follows the philosophy that 'life is what you make of it'.
Tameka Foster
Eagle-eyed fans may know Tameka as the ex-wife of Guard, but she has had a career as a fashion stylist and designer spanning more than twenty years. Her style is characterized by 'clean lines, simple, classic and minimalist' and has led to her fashion brands Eli Kish and Cult de Jour. She also owns the Estella and Estella Home boutiques and developed a fashion workshop platform, Style Theory.
In addition to her fashion endeavors, Tameka is the co-founder of Oakland Natives Give Back and founded Kile's World Foundation for Performing Arts and Sports Education. She has also released several books including White bras and 101 other style faux pas. She is currently developing the animated series The Strange Life of Kile Lyles.
Grease & Spark Plug premieres on WeTV Thursday, February 15 at 9pm ET.