Crystal Porter Bazemore is an award-winning actress known for emotionally grounded performances and purpose-driven storytelling. Often cast as women who lead through challenge and change, she brings a quiet power and resilience to every role.

Her work spans film, television, and digital platforms, earning critical acclaim and ten Best Actress awards for standout performances in Sound and The Recipe. She starred as a series regular in the short form EMMY-nominated series Bridesman, with additional appearances across major networks including NBC, Lifetime, USA, and Freeform.

Crystal is the co-founder of Cinema Optics, where she and her husband, director Tawan Bazemore, create visually rich, socially conscious stories. She is also the creator of CPB Little Reminders, a lifestyle brand rooted in daily gratitude and intentional living. She is a graduate of Hampton University and a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Crystal resides in Los Angeles.
In Gratitude, Always!

directed by Kara Sullivan
starring Russell Hornsby & Crystal Porter Bazemore