Tha Real (J. Steven Williams)

J. Steven Williams aka Tha Real is an accomplished actor, poet, host, curator and author.  As an actor his work goes back over 15 years. Working on projects of his own and others. In 2009, he landed the role “Ugly Man” in the full-length film King Of Paper Chasin. An indie Urban Crime Drama based in NYC. This indie film broke ticket sales at the HBO Latino Film Festival totally selling out two showings in a matter of hours. The film has been seen on HBO, SHOWTIME, CINEMAX, NETFLIX and HULU. Currently he is pursuing a degree in film from the L.A. Film School so that he can produce the best films and documentaries As a poet, since 2000 he has graced many stages in NYC. From the historic NuyoRican Poets Café to Thought Provoking Poetry Slam, the United Nations to The National Action Network. People has experienced his brand of sign of the times poetry. Tha Real has also performed at community-based events from Autism Awareness to the homecoming of A political prisoner, He is also the curator of over 90 poetry showcases, open mics and events to date including a participant in the 10,000 poets for peace worldwide day of poetry. Since 2001, Tha Real has hosted talent shows, award shows, slams, open mics, fashion shows. From live events to T.V. shows there isn’t an event he hasn’t hosted. He is also multi-book author, his Book: Reloaded: And That’s Just Why Your Ass Is Still Single, a non-traditional relationship book that looks at the behaviors that keep people from finding the right one.  A book that was written to truly help women understand men and how their words and wording creates either Mr. Right or Mr. Right Now.To keep up with Tha Real and that he is doing, you can follow him on Instagram @I_am_Tha_realSupport the show