Amber Stevens West is known for her role as Ashleigh Howard in the ABC Family series “Greek.” This was the part that got the attention of viewers who soon turned into die hard fans of the beautiful actress. She’s also a favorite as Maxine on “The Carmichael Show” playing opposite Jerrod Carmichael, Loretta Devine and David Alan Grier. Those who are following her career look forward to her appearances on their favorite television series, but here are five things that you didn’t know about her.
1. She wants to write a musical
The actress shared that doing a live show is a lot like the theater. Although her interest in doing theater work is minimal, she does have an interest in writing a musical. She envisions that her production would run for six weeks on Broadway or a similar venue. She’s currently looking into the possibility and is talking with like minded friends about collaborating on a project.
2. Amber and Maxine share the same morals and values
Amber relates very strongly to her character Maxine because she says that their values and morals very closely align. In her personal life, Amber prefers to be a listener and she doesn’t enjoy arguments or debates. Her character on the other hand is just the opposite. In this regard, she is very different from the character that she plays.
3. Amber has lacked confidence about her physical appearance
Although she is a beautiful model and has a large following of fans, Amber hasn’t always felt confident about the way she looks. She had her share of insecurities about her appearance. Even in her younger days as a model, she didn’t feel like she was as talented or pretty as her peers. She didn’t find fulfillment in a modeling career and so she discontinued it and became an actress. After turning 30, she gained confidence and even shot an episode totally makeup free.
4. She is really into cardio workouts and fitness
Amber takes care of herself and it shows in her physique as well as her radiant complexion. She is the picture of good health. She is into a workout center called Cardiobar where she works out between 3 and 5 days per week. She enjoys doing cardio aerobics and has a strong desire to keep up with her workouts. In addition, Amber refuses to have junk food lying around the house. When she’s at home, she eats healthy foods and saves the splurging for when she eats out or attends parties.
5. West loves to look at Beyonce Knowles
She is fond of Beyonce because the two are similar in appearance. Her fascination leads her to keep track of which products Beyonce is using, the type of clothing she is wearing and her hair color as well. It’s not as strange as it may sound as Amber is a well adjusted professional who understands that maintaining the best possible appearance is important for her career. It is because of their closeness in looks and features that Amber believes that if something looks fantastic on Beyonce, it will probably work as well for her.
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