Demetria Lucas’ book-to-film ‘Don’t Waste Your Pretty,’ spotlights Black love
Redaric Williams, Deborah Joy Winans and Keri Hilson (Courtesy of TV ONE)
In the new TV ONE original film, “Don’t Waste Your Pretty” a group of close-knit friends sort out their turbulent life issues and love lives relying on one another to figure out their next move when jobs, romance or family interactions prove more complicated than they anticipated.
Spotlighting platonic and romantic Black love, the film is based on the eponymous 2014 novel penned by award-winning author and media personality Demetria L. Lucas. The cast of “Don’t Waste Your Pretty” includes: Keri Hilson as Mykah, a successful career woman who is navigating the dating maze; Redaric Williams as her younger brother, Michael, who is crushing on Jeanné played by Deborah Joy Winans, a divorcee resistant to giving love another chance; and Jasmine Burke as the feisty creative, Aisha. The novel cast of character
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TV One original film coming just in time for the new year. Starring
Keri Hilson as Mykah, the trailer features plenty of laughs, romance, and strong bonds between a group of friends.
Don’t Waste Your Pretty official movie poster
Per the official synopsis, “
Don’t Waste Your Pretty follows a group of tightly knit friends as they sort out their turbulent life issues and love lives – always turning to one another to figure out their next move when jobs, romance, or family interactions prove more complicated than they had ever anticipated.”
The film is based on the eponymous novel penned by award-winning author and media personality