Pamela Erin Ricardo is a trained theater, film, and television actress who is quickly lighting up where ever she lands. The Puerto Rican, Italian, African American beauty is Brooklyn born, Atlanta raised and definitely multifaceted like that of a diamond. Some of her latest credits include a recurring role on Season One of BET's "The Quad" starring Anika Noni Rose, CMT's "Still The King" starring the legendary Billy Ray Cyrus, and The CW's hit television series "The Vampire Diaries." In 2016 Pamela made an appearance on Playstation Tv's "Powers" and she will make an appearance on a new series for The Discovery Channel this year called "Manifesto." Her signature nickname "Pamela The Beauty" comes from winning the 2009 Miss Black Manhattan USA Pageant in New York City. Her platform remains to this day, "Chase Your Dreams." It was in New York that Pamela began her training at The Stella Adler Conservatory and she continues to train at The Company Acting Studio in Georgia as well as with the legendary Rob Mello, Dwayne Boyd, Barbara Benvil and Los Angeles Acting Coach to the stars, Crystal Carson. Pamela's other interests include physical training, motivational speaking through hosting events, writing, and mentoring teen girls. Pamela is looking forward to a successful career as an Actress, Philanthropist, and Author. Although she admires the many Greats before her such as Lauren Bacall, Cicely Tyson, Oprah Winfrey and Angela Bassett, Pamela believes this: "Keep your eyes on your own paper. Do not worry about what your neighbor is doing. Trust and believe that you hold all of the keys to your success. There is no blueprint for greatness. Write your own story and make it a great one." Show less «