Yolonda Ross Directs Final Season | San Antonio News

Yolonda Ross, who portrayed Jada Washington on “The Chi” for seven seasons, made a powerful return behind the camera—directing the third episode of the show’s final season after her character’s on-screen death from breast cancer. She called it a full-circle moment, especially directing scenes with the “Sister Circle,” which her character helped build. Ross described the experience as deeply moving and supported by a warm, loving cast and crew. To stay focused, she avoided reading scripts beyond her episode’s immediate context. Her directorial debut proves her enduring passion for the series and her versatility as a storyteller. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/766ca239d01432af