About Me:

Diamond Alegra Jones is an American actress, model, author, poet, philanthropist, and public speaker. Diamond is of Caucasian (French), Spanish, Cherokee, and Korean descent. As a young child, Diamond was an extra in a Walt Disney World commercial, and from then she knew that she wanted to be an entertainer. Throughout middle school and high school, she starred in several local plays and musicals such as "Oliver!" and "Hello, Dolly!" <br> <br>Diamond has been featured in various ads and promotions, including those for Proctor & Gamble (Swiffer), Unilever (Axe), Bank of America, Wahl, and Sophicate's Black Hair. <br> <br>Diamond is the former host of the popular UPN hit "Richmond Live!" and a former on-air personality for Virginia Voice radio. "Richmond Live!" was the first-ever Virginia-based live talk show on a major network, and it was broadcast regionally, reaching households in over 4 states. Diamond also served as Project Manager for the show, helping secure sponsorships and selecting the wardrobe.<br> <br>Diamond starred as the lead in the play "Mama Said: Can't Judge a Book by its Cover!" The play was the first ever "live" soap opera, and played to a sold-out audience every night. Diamond did the voice-over spec for "Mama Said" on the local radio.<br> <br>In 2004, Diamond beat out more than 900 other hopefuls to compete as "Beyonce" in the MTV phenomenon "Becoming Presents Destiny's Child." hosted by Christina Milian. Diamond went on to win the entire show, and perform live, along with Charlyn as "Kelly" and Portia as "Michelle." Diamond, Charlyn, and Portia attracted the attention of a grammy-winning music producer while they were performing on MTV, and when they were backstage, they were approached and offered representation. They formed a girl group, 4IInd, to represent where they met, 42nd Street in New York City. They went on to record their demo as a group, but ended up splitting up before a deal was signed. As a solo artist, Diamond wrote and recorded a country music demo, but never sent it out.<br> <br>Diamond has appeared on the Oxygen Network as a guest contestant on the game show "Trackers," and she also has appeared repeatedly on the WB.<br> <br>Diamond starred in the main role ("Day") in the independent film Refuge, directed by Khari Ajene. Diamond reportedly has said that she is very proud of the role because she had to dig deep to play the character of Day, who was secretly psychotic, and yet very vulnerable. Refuge won the acclaim of SimmonsLathan (which subsequently resulted in a worldwide distibution deal). For the screening of "Refuge," Diamond helped coordinate the first-ever independent film premiere, with media attention, in Richmond, VA.<br> <br>Diamond has written two books, "Broken Wings" (a poetry book), and "Catching More Flies with Honey than Vinegar" (an etiquette book). She is an established poet and columnist. Diamond has been honored with the Outstanding Achievement in Poetry award and the Editor's Choice award by the International Society of Poets.<br> <br>Diamond is an active volunteer and mentor, primarily working with underprivileged children, the disabled, and the homeless. <br> <br>Diamond owns Naked Eye, which is an umbrella organization for her three companies Diamond Girl Publishing, DimeLight Productions, and her non-profit Summer Bunnies.<br> <br>By way of marriage, Diamond is the grandniece of modeling pioneer Ophelia Devore.