Destined to become one of the most talented young actresses of her generation, Joy Bryant has made an impressive transition from the runway to the big screen. Last year, her breakthrough performance in Denzel Washington's ANTWONE FISHER made people stand up and take notice.

The upcoming year will be no exception as she once again dominates the screen in the music-driven coming of age drama HONEY, co-starring with Jessica Alba and Mekhi Phifer, and Scott Ziehl's sexy noir-thriller THREE WAY SPLIT with Gina Gershon.

Bryant made her onscreen debut in CARMEN - THE HIP OPERA opposite Beyoncé Knowles and Mekhi Phifer, followed by a small role in the comedy SHOWTIME, which starred Eddie Murphy and Robert DeNiro.

While enrolled as a full-time student at Yale University, Bryant was discovered by a modeling scout from Next Model Management. For several years, Bryant pursued a career as a fashion model in Paris and subsequently entered in an exclusive contract with Tommy Hilfiger. Bryant continues to model between films as a cover subject for Victoria Secret, and in a number of prestigious print campaigns such as the Fall 2003 GAP ads.

Born and raised in the South Bronx, Bryant attended Westminster High School in Connecticut on a full scholarship. She is an avid supporter of the Fieldston Enrichment Program under the umbrella of "A Better Chance Public School Program," an organization that reaches out to minority talent to enrich their academic opportunities.

Bryant shares her time between Los Angeles and New York with her beloved pit bull named Nana.