Tiffany Pollard
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Tiffany Pollard is an American
reality television
personality
and actress. She is best known as New York and for her participation in VH1
's Flavor of Love
and I Love New York
television series. Pollard was given the nickname by rapper Flavor Flav
, whom she dated on both season 1 and season 2 of Flavor of Love. Pollard is also known colloquially by her self-proclaimed nickname, the "HBIC (Head Bitch In Charge)", which she exclaimed in the Flavor of Love series in an attempt to taunt her competitors.
to Michelle Rothschild-Patterson (also known as "Sister Patterson") and Alex Pollard. She has an older brother named Derek. Pollard attended John F. Kennedy Middle School and graduated from Thomas R. Proctor High School
.
Professionally, Pollard has used the surnames of both her parents, who are unmarried. She has admitted to having breast implants.
Pollard was engaged to I Love New York (season 1)
winner Patrick "Tango" Hunter for a sixth-month period until Hunter called off the engagement on the reunion show. Pollard was also engaged to George "Tailor Made" Weisgerber
, the winner of I Love New York 2
. On September 8, 2008, Pollard announced on episode 6 of her show, New York Goes to Hollywood
, that she had officially separated from Weisgerber. It was announced on the Celebrity Net Worth website that Pollard has a net worth of $500,000.
and MTV
reality show specials, including VH1's 20 Greatest Celebreality Fights. While on the series Pollard shared a kiss with Flavor Flav
that was the longest kiss in reality television history. The final two contestants journeyed to Puerto Vallarta
, Mexico
where Flavor Flav chose Nicole "Hoopz" Alexander, over Pollard, to be his mate.
over Pollard. Pollard verbally fought with Flav in the season finale, asking why he had brought her back only to be ultimately eliminated. However, the two announced on the Flavor of Love: After the Lovin reunion show that aired October 28, 2006, that they would remain friends.
. The series is a spin-off
of another relationship competition series, the Flavor of Love
, which featured Pollard as a finalist in two consecutive seasons. In July 2006, VH1 published a casting call for contestants for a new series tentatively titled The Flavorette. Various blogs speculated that the star of this program could be Flavor of Love season 1 contestant Rain, Hoopz (Nicole Alexander
) or Pollard. Before the season 2 Flavor of Love finale, Pollard denied having her own show but after the finale aired, she confirmed she was the "Flavorette" and that she was already down to the final three contestants. The show premiered on Monday, January 8, 2007 and was the most-watched series debut in VH1 history. Spin-offs from the series include I Love Money
, New York Goes to Hollywood
, Real Chance of Love
, New York Goes to Work
, and Frank the Entertainer in a Basement Affair
.
) proposed to Pollard, but was turned down. During the I Love New York 2 reunion special, Tailor Made proposed a second time and Pollard accepted.
. She appeared in a supporting role, acting alongside Ice Cube
, Regina Hall
, and C. J. Sanders.
Pollard participated in a 2009 national tour of the Vagina Monologues with an all-black cast, most of whom are also former reality show contestants. Pollard has also appeared in a play called The Clean Up Woman
in 2009, and The Trial of The Chicago 7 in 2010.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
reality television
Reality television
Reality television is a genre of television programming that presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and usually features ordinary people instead of professional actors, sometimes in a contest or other situation where a prize is awarded...
personality
Celebrity
A celebrity, also referred to as a celeb in popular culture, is a person who has a prominent profile and commands a great degree of public fascination and influence in day-to-day media...
and actress. She is best known as New York and for her participation in VH1
VH1
VH1 or Vh1 is an American cable television network based in New York City. Launched on January 1, 1985 in the old space of Turner Broadcasting's short-lived Cable Music Channel, the original purpose of the channel was to build on the success of MTV by playing music videos, but targeting a slightly...
's Flavor of Love
Flavor of Love
Flavor of Love is an American reality television dating game show parody starring Flavor Flav of the rap group Public Enemy.While not a direct spin-off, the show was a result of Brigitte Nielsen and Flavor Flav's failed relationship on Strange Love, as well as The Surreal Life...
and I Love New York
I Love New York (TV series)
I Love New York is a reality television series, which first aired on VH1. It features Tiffany Pollard in a quest to find her true love. The series is a spin off of another relationship competition series, Flavor of Love, which featured Pollard as a finalist in two consecutive seasons...
television series. Pollard was given the nickname by rapper Flavor Flav
Flavor Flav
William Jonathan Drayton, Jr. , better known by his stage name Flavor Flav, is an American rapper and television personality who rose to prominence as a member of the rap group Public Enemy...
, whom she dated on both season 1 and season 2 of Flavor of Love. Pollard is also known colloquially by her self-proclaimed nickname, the "HBIC (Head Bitch In Charge)", which she exclaimed in the Flavor of Love series in an attempt to taunt her competitors.
Personal life
Pollard was born in Utica, New YorkUtica, New York
Utica is a city in and the county seat of Oneida County, New York, United States. The population was 62,235 at the 2010 census, an increase of 2.6% from the 2000 census....
to Michelle Rothschild-Patterson (also known as "Sister Patterson") and Alex Pollard. She has an older brother named Derek. Pollard attended John F. Kennedy Middle School and graduated from Thomas R. Proctor High School
Thomas R. Proctor High School
Thomas R. Proctor High School is a public high school in Utica, New York. The school is in Oneida County and the current school principal is Steven Falchi. There are 164 full-time teachers and 2,566 students. -Athletic Department:...
.
Professionally, Pollard has used the surnames of both her parents, who are unmarried. She has admitted to having breast implants.
Pollard was engaged to I Love New York (season 1)
I Love New York (Season 1)
I Love New York is first season of the VH1 reality television series entitled I Love New York. The first season consisted of 12 episodes, which first aired weekly from January 8, 2007 to April 15, 2007.-Production:...
winner Patrick "Tango" Hunter for a sixth-month period until Hunter called off the engagement on the reunion show. Pollard was also engaged to George "Tailor Made" Weisgerber
George Weisgerber
George Weisgerber III is best known for being the winner of the reality TV show I Love New York 2, and a runner-up on the second season of I Love Money...
, the winner of I Love New York 2
I Love New York 2
I Love New York 2 is a reality television show on VH1 that stars Tiffany "New York" Pollard who is on a quest to find her true love. Her relationship with season one's winner, Tango, ended shortly after the season concluded. Unlike the first season, Mauricio Sanchez did not return as "Chamo", New...
. On September 8, 2008, Pollard announced on episode 6 of her show, New York Goes to Hollywood
New York Goes To Hollywood
New York Goes to Hollywood is a reality VH1 series that consists of eight, 30-minute-episodes. New York Goes to Hollywood premiered on August 4, 2008. This spin-off of the I Love New York series, features Tiffany "New York" Pollard as she tries to find an acting job in Hollywood, California...
, that she had officially separated from Weisgerber. It was announced on the Celebrity Net Worth website that Pollard has a net worth of $500,000.
Flavor of Love
Pollard clashed with virtually all the other contestants. Although these feuds were, in general, nothing more than screaming matches, an incident in the penultimate episode of season one led to violence. After her elimination, an outraged Brooke "Pumkin" Thompson spat on Pollard after the two had exchanged words. Pollard vowed to "whoop 's ass", and attempted to do so at the season one reunion. The moment was rated number one on various VH1VH1
VH1 or Vh1 is an American cable television network based in New York City. Launched on January 1, 1985 in the old space of Turner Broadcasting's short-lived Cable Music Channel, the original purpose of the channel was to build on the success of MTV by playing music videos, but targeting a slightly...
and MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
reality show specials, including VH1's 20 Greatest Celebreality Fights. While on the series Pollard shared a kiss with Flavor Flav
Flavor Flav
William Jonathan Drayton, Jr. , better known by his stage name Flavor Flav, is an American rapper and television personality who rose to prominence as a member of the rap group Public Enemy...
that was the longest kiss in reality television history. The final two contestants journeyed to Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta is a Mexican balneario resort city situated on the Pacific Ocean's Bahía de Banderas.The 2010 census reported Puerto Vallarta's population as 255,725 making it the sixth-largest city in the state of Jalisco...
, Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
where Flavor Flav chose Nicole "Hoopz" Alexander, over Pollard, to be his mate.
Flavor of Love 2
After his relationship did not work out with Alexander, Flavor Flav chose to do a second season of his dating show and invited Pollard to help him eliminate contestants halfway through the season. She agreed and was later added as a participant. In the finale, Flav chose DeelishisChandra Davis
Chandra Davis , aka London Charles and Deelishis, is an American model, and was a reality show contestant. She is best known as the winner of VH1's hit reality TV show Flavor of Love 2....
over Pollard. Pollard verbally fought with Flav in the season finale, asking why he had brought her back only to be ultimately eliminated. However, the two announced on the Flavor of Love: After the Lovin reunion show that aired October 28, 2006, that they would remain friends.
I Love New York
I Love New York was Tiffany Pollard's first reality television series on VH1VH1
VH1 or Vh1 is an American cable television network based in New York City. Launched on January 1, 1985 in the old space of Turner Broadcasting's short-lived Cable Music Channel, the original purpose of the channel was to build on the success of MTV by playing music videos, but targeting a slightly...
. The series is a spin-off
Spin-off (media)
In media, a spin-off is a radio program, television program, video game, or any narrative work, derived from one or more already existing works, that focuses, in particular, in more detail on one aspect of that original work...
of another relationship competition series, the Flavor of Love
Flavor of Love
Flavor of Love is an American reality television dating game show parody starring Flavor Flav of the rap group Public Enemy.While not a direct spin-off, the show was a result of Brigitte Nielsen and Flavor Flav's failed relationship on Strange Love, as well as The Surreal Life...
, which featured Pollard as a finalist in two consecutive seasons. In July 2006, VH1 published a casting call for contestants for a new series tentatively titled The Flavorette. Various blogs speculated that the star of this program could be Flavor of Love season 1 contestant Rain, Hoopz (Nicole Alexander
Nicole Alexander
Nicole "Hoopz" Alexander is an American reality TV show contestant best known for winning the VH1 reality television shows Flavor of Love and I Love Money.-Career:...
) or Pollard. Before the season 2 Flavor of Love finale, Pollard denied having her own show but after the finale aired, she confirmed she was the "Flavorette" and that she was already down to the final three contestants. The show premiered on Monday, January 8, 2007 and was the most-watched series debut in VH1 history. Spin-offs from the series include I Love Money
I Love Money
I Love Money is an American reality television series airing on VH1, and is a spin-off of Flavor of Love, Charm School, I Love New York, Rock of Love, Real Chance of Love, For the Love of Ray J, Daisy of Love and Megan Wants a Millionaire. Former contestants on these shows compete in physical and...
, New York Goes to Hollywood
New York Goes To Hollywood
New York Goes to Hollywood is a reality VH1 series that consists of eight, 30-minute-episodes. New York Goes to Hollywood premiered on August 4, 2008. This spin-off of the I Love New York series, features Tiffany "New York" Pollard as she tries to find an acting job in Hollywood, California...
, Real Chance of Love
Real Chance of Love
Real Chance of Love is an American reality television dating game show featuring two brothers Ahmad Givens and Kamal Givens , of the rap group The Stallionares, and former contestants on I Love New York, who are looking for love....
, New York Goes to Work
New York Goes to Work
New York Goes to Work is a reality VH1 series that first premiered on May 4, 2009. This follow-up of New York Goes to Hollywood stars Tiffany "New York" Pollard as she tries to find a regular job. The jobs are selected by fans from a list of three possible jobs for each individual episode...
, and Frank the Entertainer in a Basement Affair
Frank the Entertainer in a Basement Affair
Frank The Entertainer in a Basement Affair is a VH1 reality television show starring Frank Maresca also known as "The Entertainer," who previously starred in I Love New York, I Love Money, and I Love Money 2. Unlike other dating shows, the contestants live with Frank and and his parents in a house...
.
I Love New York 2
I Love New York 2 premiered October 8, 2007 on VH1. In the finale of I Love New York 2, contestant "Tailor Made" (real name George WeisgerberGeorge Weisgerber
George Weisgerber III is best known for being the winner of the reality TV show I Love New York 2, and a runner-up on the second season of I Love Money...
) proposed to Pollard, but was turned down. During the I Love New York 2 reunion special, Tailor Made proposed a second time and Pollard accepted.
New York Goes to Hollywood
New York Goes to Hollywood premiered August 4, 2008 on VH1. The eight episode season follows New York as she tries to establish herself as an actress in Hollywood, California.New York Goes to Work
New York Goes to Work premiered on May 4, 2009. The reality show follows New York as she searches for a regular job. The jobs are selected by fans (via text messaging) from a list of three possible jobs for each episode. New York receives a $10,000 bonus each week if she is able to impress her employer. However, if she instead quits, fails or gets fired, she receives no bonus for the week. Altogether, New York wins $45,000, earning bonuses in 4 jobs (in episodes 1, 2, 5 and 6); losing, failing in, or quitting 4 jobs (in episodes 3, 4, 7 and 8); and coming to a draw in the season finale. At the end of the series, a mobile poll is presented giving three choices for New York's next task, and the most votes are cast for I Love New York 3.Acting career
Pollard's first movie role was in 2008, in the comedy First SundayFirst Sunday
First Sunday is a 2008 American comedy film from Screen Gems, written, produced and directed by David E. Talbert, and is his first feature film.-Synopsis:...
. She appeared in a supporting role, acting alongside Ice Cube
Ice Cube
O'Shea Jackson , better known by his stage name Ice Cube, is an American rapper and actor. He began his career as a member of the hip-hop group C.I.A. and later joined the rap group N.W.A. After leaving N.W.A in December 1989, he built a successful solo career in music, and also as a writer,...
, Regina Hall
Regina Hall
Regina Hall is an American film and television actress known for her lead role of Brenda Meeks in the Scary Movie films and as Corretta Lipp in the FOX comedy-drama Ally McBeal.-Personal life:...
, and C. J. Sanders.
Pollard participated in a 2009 national tour of the Vagina Monologues with an all-black cast, most of whom are also former reality show contestants. Pollard has also appeared in a play called The Clean Up Woman
The Clean Up Woman
The Clean Up Woman is a play by JD Lawrence.The play features Terri Adams, a journalist who pushes aside her newlywed domestic apron for a six figure Anchor Job with WNY5. But when Terri starts neglecting home for her new position, her supportive husband comes to his wits end and demands she clean...
in 2009, and The Trial of The Chicago 7 in 2010.
Other television appearances
- Chelsea LatelyChelsea LatelyChelsea Lately is an American late night comedy talk show hosted by comedian Chelsea Handler on E!. The show debuted on July 16, 2007, and is produced by Handler's production company, Borderline Amazing Productions...
(2 episodes, 2007–2008) - Jimmy Kimmel Live! (1 episode, 2007)
- The Tyra Banks ShowThe Tyra Banks ShowThe Tyra Banks Show, also known as and shortened to Tyra or The Tyra Show, is an American talk show hosted by Tyra Banks. The last new episode aired on Friday, May 28, 2010.-2005-2009: Syndication:...
(1 episode, 2007) - MauryMaury (TV series)Maury is a syndicated American tabloid talk show hosted by Maury Povich.When the series first aired in 1991, the show was called The Maury Povich Show and was produced by MoPo Productions in association with Paramount Domestic Television...
(1 episode, 2007) - MTV's Say What? KaraokeSay What? KaraokeSay What? Karaoke is a game show that aired on the American cable television network MTV. The show evolved from the former MTV show: Say What?.-Synopsis:...
(1 episode, 2007) - Nip/TuckNip/TuckNip/Tuck is an American drama series created by Ryan Murphy, which aired on FX in the United States. The series focuses on McNamara/Troy, a plastic surgery practice, and follows its founders, Sean McNamara and Christian Troy...
(1 episode, 2007) - What Perez Sez (1 episode, 2007)
- Flavor of Love Girls: Charm SchoolFlavor of Love Girls: Charm SchoolFlavor of Love Girls: Charm School, known as Charm School: Flavor of Love Girls in Europe, is the first season of the VH1 reality show Charm School. It is a spin-off of Flavor of Love created by the producers of The Surreal Life and Flavor of Love spin-off I Love New York...
(1 episode, 2007) - VH1's 20 Greatest Celebreality FightsThe Greatest (TV series)The Greatest is a VH1 series. Each episode counts down either songs, albums, music videos, moments, musicians, or celebrities of a particular category.-Episodes:-References:...
(2007, Commentary)
External links
- Tiffany Pollard at TV.comTV.comTV.com is a website owned by CBS Interactive. The site covers television and focuses on English-language shows made or broadcast in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and Japan...