Shawntaria Franklin is a multi-talented artist who is an American actress, model, author, and empowerment speaker. She was born and raised in Florida. Best known for her leading role in "Loving Till It Hurts" feature film. Growing up, she developed a love for entertainment and joined her middle and high school band performing on the color guard and drill team. Also, she performed in local productions and talent shows.Shawntaria is a well-rounded actress who believes the business side of acting is equally important as honing your craft which led her to Palm Beach Atlantic University. She earned her Master's degree in Business Administration Management (MBA). While in college, she pursued acting and trained with coaches such as the astounding director/actor Bill Duke, Marc Durso and many more. She brings an uniqueness to her roles which has made her a sought after actress with a diverse background in film, television, and theater. Show less «