Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! At Melanie and Derwin's first wedding, Tasha reveals that she introduced Jason to Camille, his new girlfriend. In the season finale, Tasha gives birth to her daughter, Kai. In the season 3 finale, Rick comes back for Tasha and the fate of their relationship is unknown. After guest starring on several different TV series, Tia and Tamera became the stars of the hit sitcom Sister, Sister from 1994 to 1999. The pair join Wendy Raquel Robinson and Hosea Chanchez, who are also reprising their . Former President of the Sunbeams, Kelly Pitts, portrayed by Brittany Daniel, appeared in all seasons ofThe Gameexcept for the fifth and sixth. Tee-Tee puts his foot down telling Malik he needs to get a new assistant and stop calling on him to fix his problems. She confesses that the reason she had the abortion was to spare Derwin from living with a reminder of her affair, which is the way she feels about DJ. [4] Introduced as the cousin of Joan Clayton in a backdoor pilot on Girlfriends,[5] Melanie Barnett aspires to be a doctor and is admitted to the medical school at Johns Hopkins University. Darnell later finds out about the affair (Season 2, Episode 22: Into The Woods) after listening to a voicemail Maya accidentally sent by butt dialing their home phone. [3][19] Media outlets viewed Keira and London as replacing Melanie and Mowry,[35][36][37] but Ellis and London objected to comparisons made between Melanie and Derwin and Bryce and Lauren, believing the two pairs were separate characters. Wikipedia is a registered trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. newwiki.sbs is an independent company and has no affiliation with Wikimedia Foundation. Most recently, she has starred as Cocoa McKellan on the Netflix series Family Reunion, which aired its final season this year. His friendship with Derwin has also been damaged because of Derwin's push to get Malik benched. Melanie struggles to balance her career with her personal life. After a few "hookups" Derwin starts dating Janay. Most recently, he starred as Lt. Reuben Payback Fitch in Top Gun: Maverick. Upon her return, she reconnects with Jason, Brittany and Tasha, but Chardonnay is not so keen on this (at first). [2] In the first season Derwin goes through the hazing from Sabers captain Jason Pitts, and starting quarterback Malik Wright, whom he ultimately becomes friends with. Dr. Melanie Barnett Davis; First appearance: The Game (Backdoor Pilot) ("Girlfriends" - episode 6.18) Last appearance: Pow Pow Pow (The Game) Portrayed by: Tia Mowry: Information; Nickname(s) "Mel" by Derwin Davis, "Med . Eliana Quarles is a current undergraduate student from Washington, D.C. You can often find her scrolling through celebrity gossip accounts on TikTok, watching reality TV, or sending her friends updates on the latest celebrity news. His character was . Melanie soon convinces him to leave the house and while at the gas station a fan approaches him, blaming him for the injury and spitting on his car. As a History major, she enjoys learning about the historical development of Hollywood and celebrity culture. Back in 2006, The Game was one of the first TV shows that debuted with the newly-merged The CW network. But the couple will not be returning for the new season. In season 2, Melanie begins dating Jerome Rice and Derwin begins to date Janay Brice. Chauncey married a woman who is strikingly similar to Tasha named Sheila, played by Tasha Smith. Over the course of nine scintillating seasons, additional players . BET's hit dramedy The Game returns for its 6th season tomorrow night. The baby comes when Derwin and Melanie are at the altar. Derwin and Melanie broke up in season 2 and a few episode later Derwin started dating Janay. [6], The couple end their engagement after Melanie discovers that Derwin had sex with a singer. [20] Melanie, and the rest of main cast of The Game, were first introduced in the Girlfriends episode "The Game". Tia Mowry played Melanie Barnett, aspiring doctor and Derwin Davis' on-and-off girlfriend. In the Season 9 finale, Derwin and Melanie return to go and see a fertility specialist for further knowledge about their twins, where they learn that one of their children have a 50/50 chance of living. In 2006, Tia began starring on The Game, which proved to be a big success. Additionally, Ellis landed a leading role in the upcoming Hulu original series,Mrs. America. Hodge was replaced by Pooch Hall for the TV series. [21] She later made a cameo appearance alongside Derwin in Girlfriends' Season7 finale "It's Been Determined" as guests at Joan's engagement party. She has a three-year-old son with him and a ten-year-old son with rapper Lil Wayne. After they break up once more in the middle of season 3, this time due to her infidelity with Dr. Buriss/Dr. Born 12/27 Jay Ellis @JayREllis actor who started with modeling, before moving to Los Angeles and starting his acting career. in season Title Directed by Written by Original air date US viewers (millions) 1: 1 "Away Game" Ted Wass: Anne Flett-Giordano & Chuck Ranberg: October 1, 2006 (): 2.69: In the series premiere, Derwin invites Melanie to his first away game in Miami, but due to her heavy school load, she decides to pass.When Tasha and Kelly find out she is not going, they persuade her to change . She is the daughter of a high-powered surgeon. [26] In a negative review, USA Today's Robert Bianco was uncertain of Mowry's capabilities as a comedic actress, saying she frequently relied on child acting techniques that were inappropriate for an adult character. Tasha and Melanie having a very heated argument about Tasha representing both Malik and Derwin and Tasha is fired by Melanie. Derwin Davis: Main: Guest: Guest: Brandy Norwood: Chardonnay Pitts: Recurring: Main: Lauren London: Keira Whitaker: Main: . In season 5, he asks Melanie if she had an abortion and she eventually admits that she did. Malik Wright, portrayed by Hosea Chanchez, lasted the entire nine seasons as the cocky star quarterback of the San Diego Sabers. In season 9, she and Jason remarry. Derwin Davis Main: Guest: Guest: Wendy Raquel Robinson: LaTasha Mack Main: Brandy Norwood: Chardonnay Pitts Recurring: Main: Lauren London: Keira Whitaker Main: Jay Ellis: Bryce "Blueprint" Westbrook Main: Adriyan Rae: Brittany Pitts Main: Vaughn Hebron Jamison Fields Main: Analisa Velez Raquel Navarro Main: Toby Sandeman: Garret Evans Main: She later undergoes a full-day therapy session to figure out the root of her relationship problems, boiling down to her codependent relationship with her son. Introduced in a backdoor pilot on the sitcom Girlfriends as Joan Clayton 's cousin, Melanie chooses to support her boyfriend Derwin Davis ' career with the San Diego Sabres, a fictional National Football League (NFL) team, rather than attend medical school at Johns Hopkins University. Malik reaches a breakthrough in a therapy session with his mother. He's also represented by Tasha. Who was the original Derwin Davis on Girlfriends? Share goal: 300. Melanie was created by producer Mara Brock Akil. She and Jason share a kiss, which then brings back old feelings for Jason. Hall's Derwin Davis, meanwhile, was a wide receiver for the San Diego Sabers and husband of Melanie Barnett. However, later on Melanie tells Derwin that it is not the right time. When Tasha gets fired from ISM and Rick gets promoted, Tasha believes Rick tricked her and they break up. Melanie agrees not to attend the Sabers game in Miami after the team hazes Derwin for inviting her, but jealousy gets the best of her when she learns that Dionne plans to go. She eventually questions if she should have stayed with Derwin after Malik starts to do wrongdoing. Mowry left the series in 2012 upon learning that her role would be reduced as a result of co-star Pooch Hall's decision to reduce his role on The Game to appear in the crime drama series Ray Donovan. Janay discovers that Derwin is still in love with Melanie after she finds the bear she thought had been thrown away. Derwin tries to get her back, telling her," I'm lost without you, you're my light and I need you to come back to me." Reaction to Melanie was primarily negative; critics expressed disapproval of her decision to support her boyfriend instead of enrolling in medical school. Derwin and Drew get close and end up having sex. She even guest starred on one episode of former costar Tia Mowrys show, Family Reunion. She has a strained relationship with her stepson, as she views him as a reminder of Derwin's past infidelity. characters joined by Derwin Davis (Pooch Hall), Malik Wright (Hosea Chanchez) and Jason Pitts (Coby Bell . [45] Fans reacted positively to the characters' relationship, and dubbed the couple the portmanteau "Merwin",[37] which BET adopted and used to promote Mowry and Hall's appearances in the series finale. Since firing Tasha as his manager Derwin has been in the need of a new representation and hires his old agent Irv Smith to manage him prompting Tasha to take legal action as a way to get her money back for a Verizon sponsorship she had recently set up for him. [12] Melanie's intellect, one of her defining characteristics, earned her the nickname "Med School". When discussing her reasons for auditioning, she said she wanted to take on a more difficult role. She leaves Jason to take Brittany back and to remind her that he is the reason for her show in the first place. [17] Mowry identified Melanie as the closest match to her personality in comparison to her previous roles. He does not like the fact but thinks it was while the couple were in college. Add a photo or add a quote . The series focuses primarily on Melanie and Derwin's complicated relationship, with her fears of his infidelity at the center of many of the episodes' storylines. From Inside The Box With Tia Mowry leaving the show, producers are looking for a new female actress to join the cast in the regular role of Kiera, a 20-year-old former child star who has been in the spotlight since she was five years old and starring on a "Cosby" style sitcom. The original series started out by focusing on Melanie Barnett (Tia Mowry), who gives up her place at Johns Hopkins University's School of Medicine to follow boyfriend Derwin Davis (Pooch Hall) to . Derwin tells her, "You look me in my eyes and you tell me you don't love me?" The special feature, "Away Game", is the first episode of the television series, The Game, . In the episode "Derwin about to go H.A.M. [23] The CW Television Network did not provide a reason for the casting change. In season seven, Tasha discovers that she is pregnant with a girl and unsure if the child's father is Pookie or Rick Fox. Season 3 Janay was in her last trimester with baby DJ and gave birth on the day of Melanie and Derwin's wedding, during their vows. twin son and daughter (with Derwin), Derwin Davis Jr. Tasha & Chauncey resolve their past issues and make up. [9] Melody K. Hoffman of Jet wrote that, through her performance in the show, Mowry had demonstrated her love for acting and her capacity to portray a woman. The famous twins also played teen witches in the Disney Channel Original Movies Twitches and Twitches Too. She also published her first book,Oh Baby: Pregnancy Tales and Advice from One Hot Mama to Anotherand portrayed step-mother Stephanie Turner-Phillips inInstant Momuntil 2015. Derwin ( Kelly forces Jason to promise he will stop using in two months, or she will take Brittany and leave. It's a man, asking 14-year-old Derwin strange questions inside a car in southwest Atlanta in 1979. text += ' Jason instead leaves with his girlfriend Camille (played by Stacey Dash ), which leaves Kelly heartbroken. Melanie Davis (nee Barnett ), played by Tia Mowry, is a first-year medical school student from Connecticut who has given up an offer of admission to Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore to follow her boyfriend, Sabers rising star receiver Derwin Davis, to San Diego against the advice of her parents and her cousin Joan Clayton, After a false alarm, Melanie decides she wants to marry Derwin before the baby arrives, but on the day of the wedding the baby comes right as Derwin and Melanie are at the altar. [23] Critics frequently billed Mowry as The Game's lead actress,[3][19][24][25] and Brock Akil referred to Melanie and Derwin as "the heart" of the series. Since the sitcom ended, Bell has landed roles in several television series, includingMad Dogs(2016),The Quad(2017),SEAL Team(2019), and currently stars in superhero series,The Giftedas Jace Turner. Her acting appearances afterThe Gameended include comedyJoe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loserand award-winning sitcom,Blackish. Derwin finds out that Melanie is unable to have children because of a medical condition and takes it hard, handling it by having a party with Malik, Jason and Tee Tee and getting drunk. [47] Though critical of the overall show, the Chicago Tribune's Maureen Ryan was pleased with Mowry's charismatic performance. With the San Diego Sabers, he won his first Championship and was named MVP in 2008. [22], Cynthia Addai-Robinson was originally cast to play Melanie,[4] but was replaced by Tia Mowry prior to development of the backdoor pilot. At the start of Season 2, Melanie leaves Derwin. After returning home Derwin and Melanie have a truth moment and he reveals that he missed it on purpose because of Kwan's attempt to threaten the legacy. While casting the character, Brock Akil had doubts about whether Mowry would be the best choice, given her wholesome image from starring as Tia Landry on the sitcom Sister, Sister, but hired the actress based on her strong work ethic and her desire to be part of the series. The boisterous friendships among four disparate black women living in Los Angeles and their relationships provide the humor for this sex-drenched sitcom. Coby Bell starred as the frugal star football captain Jason Pitts. At the end of Season 1, Derwin cheats on Melanie with Drew Sidora, and Melanie finds out. He was a New England Golden Gloves champion at age 17. Kelly and Chardonnay eventually bond. "[26] When she saw the two women together, Brock Akil initially debated whether they would be appropriate for the show's tone. After the owner tells Derwin that Kwan is the starter this adds further contentiousness to their relationship. overall No. Director 22 Credits Sheldon Epps 66. Barry Floyd played Malik Wrights hilarious side-kick Terrence, AKA Tee Tee. Tasha realizes that all her life since Malik of proving herself has resulted in pushing people away, including boyfriends. I can do this. Mowry's performance received positive feedback from critics, who agreed that the role displayed her maturity as an actress. After dating Rick for a while, Tasha is still not happy and thus breaks up with him, leaving herself alone once more. Media commentators also panned the character's representation as a mother, such as her inability to properly care for her stepson. Janay discovers that Derwin is still in love with Melanie after she finds the bear she thought had been thrown away. Melanie and Derwin eventually get back together, even though Janay is pregnant, and they have a wedding planned; but just as the ceremony is about to start, Derwin receives word that Janay has gone into labor. The most recent head coach of the San Diego Sabers, Jason Pitts, portrayed by Coby Bell, also appeared in every season ofThe Game,although he was a recurring member during Season 4 and 5. In season 4, Derwin also emerges as a superstar player. She recently made headlines for announcing her divorce from fellow actor Cory Hardrict. [19] Announcing her departure on Twitter, she emphasized that it was a mutual decision with the network. List of The Game characters - WikiMili, The Free Encyclopedia - WikiMili, The Free Encyclopedia While Tamera got more involved with daytime television as a former co-host of The Real,Tia has continued on the acting route. Derwin finds out that Melanie is unable to have children because of a medical condition and takes it hard, handling it by having a party with Malik and Jason and getting drunk. 3. https://t.co/V0fiLjNE7R. [6][7] Against Joan's objections, Melanie decides against attending Johns Hopkins in favor of moving to San Diego to support her boyfriend Derwin Davis' career with the San Diego Sabers, a fictional National Football League (NFL) team. "[3], Following Melanie and Derwin's exit, two characters, draft pick Bryce "The Blueprint" Westbrook and child star Keira Whitaker, portrayed by Jay Ellis and Lauren London, respectively, were introduced on the series. Jason at first tries to hide his secret from Kelly, but after a couple of ugly situations, he can no longer do it and confesses. Melanie Barnett; First appearance: The Game (Backdoor Pilot) ("Girlfriends" - episode 6.18) Last appearance: The Game (The Wedding Episode) (The Game - episode 3.22) Portrayed by: Tia Mowry: Episode count: 64: Janay finds "Dr. Grizzly", the stuffed bear Derwin bought Melanie, and Derwin throws the bear into a waste basket, but later recovers it and hides it in a drawer. Derwin gets numerous endorsement deals, includingNike, and becomes the new face of the Sabers organization. [51], chronic traumatic encephalopathy in sports, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series, Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actress Comedy, "Time Out: What Ever Happened to the Sunbeam Sisterhood? The show creator, Mara Brock Akil, has signed on as the executive producer with Devon Gregory as the showrunner. Melanie accepts at first feeling pressured on national television. After she breaks up with Derwin, she confides in her old friend Trey Wiggs. In season 6, Derwin is traded to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for Bryce Westbrook. The Game Season 1 Episode 1 , BET's hit series , binge worthy series of young football players who live with their girlfriends and wives obtaining their care. Outside of acting, Mowry-Hardict and Cory Hardict have been married for over ten years and parent two children. At their engagement party, minor issues cause Melanie begins to start having doubts about the two of them getting married but Derwin stops her and tells her to stop overreacting to everything that happens. It is about a group of professional football players' wives. In 2015, he joined the cast of #HBO's series Insecure, which premiered in 2016. pic.twitter.com/z89R8LS98E. Derwin meets singerDrew Sidoraat a party he attends with Malik, and Drew asks Derwin to be in her new video, which he accepts not knowing he will play her love interest. Malik also has to deal with the different lifestyle that he is forced to live now that he is no longer the superstar quarterback. It is an arts and media school that mostly serves children from the ages of eight to 18 years old from disenfranchised backgrounds.