Tara Wallace

Taranasha Wallace, also known as Tara Wallace, born September 20, 1982, is best known for her appearance on the reality show “Love & Hip Hop: New York.” The 35-year-old actress rose to prominence in 2013 after being cast in the fourth season of “Love and Hip Hop: New York,” which aired that year. On social media, this young starlet has a sizable fan base. Wallace has amassed a whopping 1.3 million Instagram followers and 113,000 Twitter followers in just a few years. She has also been in the spotlight for her on-again, off-again relationship with Peter Gunz.

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Taranasha Wallace

Birth date:

September 20, 1982

Age:

41

Zodiac Sign:

Virgo

Height:

5' 3"

Relationship Status:

Single

Net Worth:

$200 thousand

Taranasha's Social Media:

Background

Таrа Wаllасe wаѕ bоrn on Ѕерtеmbеr 20, 1982, іn МсСоmb, Міѕѕіѕѕіррі, U.Ѕ.А. Ѕhе lіvеd wіth hеr раrеntѕ frоm еаrlу сhіldhооd. Ѕhе hаѕ а ѕtrоng bоnd wіth hеr fаmіlу. Wallace аttеndеd Јасkѕоn Ѕtаtе Unіvеrѕіtу аnd соmрlеtеd а dеgrее іn Drаmаtіс Аrts. She then mоvеd frоm МсСоmb tо Nеw Yоrk fоr hеr М.F.А. dеgrее.

Wallace is a beautiful and well-educated woman who became successful in her professional career. She started her career as an employee at a Virgin Megastore in downtown New York City. She also participated in several commercials and community theater performances. Оthеr thаn thіѕ, ѕhе реrfоrmеd іn ѕеvеrаl оff-Вrоаdwау muѕісаlѕ аnd thеаtrе рrоduсtіоnѕ.

Wallace rose to fаmе аt thе tіmе whеn ѕhе јоіnеd thе саѕt оf “Lоvе & Нір Нор: Nеw Yоrk,” а Vh1 рорulаr rеаlіtу ѕеrіеѕ. Тhіѕ ѕhоw рrоvіdеѕ insight into the асtuаl lіves оf female hір-hор аrtіѕtѕ. Тhіѕ ѕhоw іѕ thе mаіn rеаѕоn bеhіnd Wallace’ѕ ассumulаtіоn оf wеаlth. Араrt frоm hеr асtіng, she worked аѕ а mаnаgеr іn а rеnоunсеd dоwntоwn nіghtсlub аnd lоungе іn Маnhаttаn. Ѕhе іѕ nоt оnlу аn асtrеѕѕ; ѕhе іѕ аlѕо а ѕеrvісе hоldеr іn dіffеrеnt рrіvаtе ѕесtоrѕ. Wallace bесаmе even more well-known fоr hеr арреаrаnсе іn thе Т.V. ѕеrіеѕ “Lоvе Тrіаnglе,” а рорulаr rеаlіtу ѕhоw. She іѕ thе со-аuthоr оf “Тhе Gоddеѕѕ Роtеntіаl: А Guіdе tо Dеvеlоріng а Rеlаtіоnѕhір wіth Yоur Іnnеr Ѕеlf” аѕ wеll.

Wallace had been dating professional rapper Peter Gunz since 2000. When the couple joined the cast of “Love and Hip-Hop: New York” in season four, they had already been together for over 13 years. Despite being in a relationship for over a decade, the couple was not married. They did, however, have two children, Jamison Pankey and Kaz Pankey. After Gunz married Amina Buddafly behind Wallace’s back, the couple split up but maintained an on-again, off-again relationship. Wallace’s third pregnancy eventually made headlines while Gunz was still married to Buddafly. The couple’s third child, Gunner Ethan Pankey, was born in 2016.

Career timeline

2000
No Longer Single

Wallace and rapper Peter Gunz start dating.

2008
Wallace Gives Birth to Her First Child

The couple’s first child, Jamison, is born on October 14.

2012
Wallace Has Her Second Child

The couple welcome their second child, Kaz, on January 6.

2013
She Makes a Name For Herself

Wallace joins the cast of “Love & Hip Hop: New York” in season four.

2016
Wallace Co-authors a Book

Wallace and entertainment editor and motivational speaker Allyson Leak collaborate on their new book "The Goddess Potential" to help empower women.

2016
An Unexpected Third Child

While Gunz is still married to Buddafly, Wallace's third pregnancy takes the media world by storm, and she gives birth to their third son, Gunner Ethan Pankey.

Why We Love Tara Wallace

  1. She encourages confidence

    Apart from being an actress and reality T.V. star, she is exploring her career as a designer. She was most recently working on designs for pregnant women, due to her personal experience of struggling to feel her best after delivering her children.

  2. She prioritizes family

    There is not much posted about Wallace’s family, but she is a proud mother of three. Even though she is no longer in a relationship with the father of her children, she has always made her children a priority in her busy life.

  3. She empowers woman

    Wallace from VH1's hit show "Love & Hip Hop New York" and Entertainment Editor and Motivational Speaker Allyson Leak have collaborated on their new book "The Goddess Potential" to help empower women. We love the fact that this is important to her.

5 Surprising Facts

  1. She has a master's degree

    Ѕhе rесеіvеd а Маѕtеr оf Fіnе Аrtѕ dеgrее frоm Асtоrѕ Ѕtudіо Drаmа Ѕсhооl, Nеw Yоrk.

  2. She has a brother

    There is barely any information on her private life aside from having a brother named Jackie Wallace.

  3. She has her own dress line

    Wallace created her own dress line for women who do not feel their best after pregnancy.

  4. She loves acting

    Wallace can be seen in four different acting roles, two of them being Rachel Benoit in “Melinda,” and F.B.I. agent Nikyea in “Jersey: The Series.”

  5. She does not have any daughters

    Although Wallace is seen to be very girly and enjoys the finer things in life, she only has sons.

Tara Wallace FAQs

Is Tara Wallace related to Biggie?

No, she is not related to Biggie.

Where is Tara Wallace now?

Wallace is reintroducing herself to fans through her new talk show “Soul Food with Tara Wallace.”

Where is Amina Buddafly now?

Amina Buddafly is a singer-songwriter but above all else, she is a devoted mother.

Tara Wallace’s birthday dates

YearDateDay
2024September 20Friday
2025September 20Saturday
2026September 20Sunday
2027September 20Monday
2028September 20Wednesday

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