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Star Treks T’Pel – Marva Hicks Dies in NYC.

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Photo of Marva Hicks Taha

Marva Hicks Taha, an award-winning actor and singer who originally hailed from Petersburg, Virginia, passed away in New York City on September 17, 2022. A Howard University graduate, Hicks’ performing credits span 4 decades.

 

Marva Hicks Taha in a live performance on stage
Photographer unknown. Marquis Who’s Who. Flickr.

 

Singing Career

Her powerful, distinct and sultry voice was heard on her first album.

  • “Marva Hicks” released in 1991 with a Top 10 charting hit single
  • “Never Been in Love Before.”  

She later duetted with Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder as she toured world-wide.

 

Lion King on Broadway
Photo Andreas Praefcke. Minskoff Theatre NYC. Flickr.

 

Theatrical Career

Marva, a three-time Helen Hayes Award winner, was a fixture in the theatrical community. Her Broadway credits include:

  • “Motown,”
  • “The Lion King,”
  • “Caroline or Change,” and
  • “Lena Horne, The Lady at Her Music.” 

She starred in many Off-Broadway productions, canvassing the country with her most recent performance in April 2022 of “Angry, Raucous and Shamelessly Gorgeous” at the Alliance Theatre.

 

Broadway
Stage show of Mamma Mia! Photo by Sophie Maus. Pixabay.

 

Film & TV Career

Hicks’ vast film and television credits include:

  • “Mad about You“
  • “Star Trek” She played T’Pel, wife of Tuvok in the Voyager 2nd Season.
  • “One Life to Live,”
  • “LA Law,”

She lent her voice and talents to many nonprofit organizations including the Ronald McDonald House. She was a very proud member of Broadway Inspirational Voices for many years.

Marva Hicks Taha is survived by her husband, Akwasi Taha and many family and life-long friends.

 

Source: Marquis Who’s Who & THX News.

 


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Ivan Golden

Ivan Golden is a global citizen, having lived in locations across the US, Philippines and UK. His career has been marked by success - starting as a Tennis Pro before he turned his talents to bookselling and fine art dealing.

Married with six children, he's passionate about providing them opportunities for learning through his news, travel and education platform THX News; designed to restore faith in journalism via objective reporting, careful checking of facts, and real reporting.

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