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EPISODE · Feb 3, 2026 · 7 MIN

Michigan's Zing Ashford Talks Be Happy and her film career

from Jay Towers in the Morning

Jay Towers sits down with Zing Ashford Talks Be Happy and Her Big Momento talk about her fast-rising career and her new Lifetime movie Be Happy, presented by Mary J. Blige. Zing opens up about growing up in Michigan, landing a breakout role alongside Tisha Campbell and Mekhi Phifer, and the surreal moment she realized she was sharing the call sheet with Hollywood legends. Plus, why this film is one she says people will be watching for years—and what genre she wants to tackle next.

Jay Towers sits down with Zing Ashford Talks Be Happy and Her Big Momento talk about her fast-rising career and her new Lifetime movie Be Happy, presented by Mary J. Blige. Zing opens up about growing up in Michigan, landing a breakout role alongside Tisha Campbell and Mekhi Phifer, and the surreal moment she realized she was sharing the call sheet with Hollywood legends. Plus, why this film is one she says people will be watching for years—and what genre she wants to tackle next.

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