Bmf has been centering Markisha Taylor (La La Anthony) in season 2. However, the real-life Markisha, Tonesa Welch, is finally getting to tell her own story on BET+. Starz’s Bmf tells the real-life story of Demetrius “Meech” Flenory (Demetrius “Lil Meech” Flenory Jr.) and Terry “Southwest Tee” Flenory (Da’Vinchi), brothers who began their drug organization as teens in Detroit before becoming two of the biggest kingpins in the country.
Welch, a longtime girlfriend of Terry, would become The First Lady of Bmf and will get her own biopic separate from the show.
Tonesa Welch | Paras Griffin/Getty Images Who plays Tonesa Welch in ‘Bmf’ series?
On Bmf, Tonesa Welch’s story is told through the character Markisha Taylor, portrayed by Markisha Taylor. According to Deadline, “Markisha is the smart, sophisticated, and street-savvy wife of a powerful Detroit dealer. Despite the risk, Terry begins to pursue her relentlessly, and they develop a friendship.
Welch, a longtime girlfriend of Terry, would become The First Lady of Bmf and will get her own biopic separate from the show.
Tonesa Welch | Paras Griffin/Getty Images Who plays Tonesa Welch in ‘Bmf’ series?
On Bmf, Tonesa Welch’s story is told through the character Markisha Taylor, portrayed by Markisha Taylor. According to Deadline, “Markisha is the smart, sophisticated, and street-savvy wife of a powerful Detroit dealer. Despite the risk, Terry begins to pursue her relentlessly, and they develop a friendship.
- 3/18/2023
- by Aramide Tinubu
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Exclusive: BET+ has greenlit the biopic The First Lady of Bmf: The Tonesa Welch Story inspired by the true life of Detroit native Tonesa Welch, which was first chronicled in American Gangster: Trap Queens, also from the streamer.
Vivica Fox (Holiday Hideway) is set to direct the film based on a script by Gabrielle Collins; Tressa Azarel Smallwood (All In) and Judge Greg Mathis (Madea Goes to Jail) executive produce alongside Donte Lee and Delece James.
The biopic charts Welch’s rise from teen mom to drug dealer to being labeled by federal prosecutors as “The First Lady of Bmf.” Dreams and desires, craftiness and creativity, hustle and hard work, Welch tells a harrowing story about riches, remorse, personal responsibility, and redemption set amidst the lavishness and extreme violence of Detroit’s crack era and America’s “war on drugs.”
First featured as part of the BET+ hit unscripted series American Gangster: Trap Queens,...
Vivica Fox (Holiday Hideway) is set to direct the film based on a script by Gabrielle Collins; Tressa Azarel Smallwood (All In) and Judge Greg Mathis (Madea Goes to Jail) executive produce alongside Donte Lee and Delece James.
The biopic charts Welch’s rise from teen mom to drug dealer to being labeled by federal prosecutors as “The First Lady of Bmf.” Dreams and desires, craftiness and creativity, hustle and hard work, Welch tells a harrowing story about riches, remorse, personal responsibility, and redemption set amidst the lavishness and extreme violence of Detroit’s crack era and America’s “war on drugs.”
First featured as part of the BET+ hit unscripted series American Gangster: Trap Queens,...
- 3/10/2023
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Bmf Season 2 is coming to a close in the next couple of weeks, and fans are concerned that Markisha (La La Anthony) will be Terry’s (Da’Vinchi) downfall. In the ’80s-set series, which takes place in Detroit, Terry has reentered the drug game with his older brother Meech (Demetrius “Meech” Flenory Jr.)
However, fans are worried that Markisha’s influence over Terry will be the key to featuring the brothers’ relationship.
La La Anthony as Markisha Taylor on ‘Bmf’| Starz The real Markisha Taylor in ‘Bmf’
Markisha, like many characters on Bmf, is based on a real person. Anthony’s character is reportedly based on Terry Flenory’s longtime girlfriend, Tonesa Welch, the First Lady of Bmf. Welch has spoken up about some of the inconsistencies between the real-life story and what is seen on screen, specifically the age difference between Markisha and Terry.
On the show, Terry is just...
However, fans are worried that Markisha’s influence over Terry will be the key to featuring the brothers’ relationship.
La La Anthony as Markisha Taylor on ‘Bmf’| Starz The real Markisha Taylor in ‘Bmf’
Markisha, like many characters on Bmf, is based on a real person. Anthony’s character is reportedly based on Terry Flenory’s longtime girlfriend, Tonesa Welch, the First Lady of Bmf. Welch has spoken up about some of the inconsistencies between the real-life story and what is seen on screen, specifically the age difference between Markisha and Terry.
On the show, Terry is just...
- 3/10/2023
- by Aramide Tinubu
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Bmf is based on the true story of Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory (Demetrius “Lil Meech” Flenory Jr.) and Terry “Southwest Tee” Flenory (Da’Vinchi). The brothers began their drug organizations as teens before forming Bmf, one of the biggest drug organizations in the nation.
The series also chronicles the brothers personal lives. Terry’s relationship with Markisha Taylor (La La Anthony) has been a central focus in season 2. While some people are horrified by it, Anthony’s castmate, Kash Doll, defended the character.
La La Anthony as Markisha Taylor on ‘Bmf’ | Starz In ‘Bmf’ Markisha Taylor is loosely based on Tonesa Welch
Since Bmf is based on the true story of the Flenorys rise to power, Many of the characters seen on the TV series are based on real lie people. Markisha Taylor is loosely based on Terry’s long-term girlfriend, Tonesa Welch — The First Lady of Bmf. However, Welch has...
The series also chronicles the brothers personal lives. Terry’s relationship with Markisha Taylor (La La Anthony) has been a central focus in season 2. While some people are horrified by it, Anthony’s castmate, Kash Doll, defended the character.
La La Anthony as Markisha Taylor on ‘Bmf’ | Starz In ‘Bmf’ Markisha Taylor is loosely based on Tonesa Welch
Since Bmf is based on the true story of the Flenorys rise to power, Many of the characters seen on the TV series are based on real lie people. Markisha Taylor is loosely based on Terry’s long-term girlfriend, Tonesa Welch — The First Lady of Bmf. However, Welch has...
- 2/21/2023
- by Aramide Tinubu
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Starz‘s Bmf follows the true story of real-life brothers Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory (Demetrius “Lil Meech” Flenory Jr.) and Terry “Southwest Tee” Flenory (Da’Vinchi). As teens, the brothers began their careers as small-time drug dealers in Detroit in the ’80s. From there, they would become two of the biggest drug traffickers in the country.
In season 2, La La Anthony portrays Terry’s love interest Markisha Taylor, but the real-life Marikisha doesn’t agree with her portrayal on the show.
La La Anthony as Markisha Taylor on ‘Bmf’ | Starz ‘Bmf’ Season 2 is currently airing on Starz
Fans are halfway through the second season of Bmf, and it’s been thrilling. As the brothers have grown, they both have different ideas about how their business should be run, which will inevitably cause some clashes.
Terry’s burgeoning relationship with Markisha is also set to cause some major issues. “This season, you...
In season 2, La La Anthony portrays Terry’s love interest Markisha Taylor, but the real-life Marikisha doesn’t agree with her portrayal on the show.
La La Anthony as Markisha Taylor on ‘Bmf’ | Starz ‘Bmf’ Season 2 is currently airing on Starz
Fans are halfway through the second season of Bmf, and it’s been thrilling. As the brothers have grown, they both have different ideas about how their business should be run, which will inevitably cause some clashes.
Terry’s burgeoning relationship with Markisha is also set to cause some major issues. “This season, you...
- 2/19/2023
- by Aramide Tinubu
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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