Digital Dime - Written by The Source on Thursday, March 26, 2009 14:54 - 33 Comments
Digital Dimepiece: Tanica
Life is filled with unexpected obstacles but it’s up to the individual to determine the outcome of each situation. Living proof of this testimony is Tanica Tonnie. After getting into modeling 6 years ago, found out that she was having her first child. Gaining over 200 pounds, she was convinced she no longer had what it takes to pursue her career. Instead of blaming herself and feeling miserable, Tanica got back in shape and started ripping the runway.
Since then, the 5’4’’ Scorpio has been featured in numerous magazines and made a few video appearances, most notably “Miss Independent” by Ne-Yo. Despite her mainstream success, she considers her weight loss her biggest accomplishment. Admitting her journey throughout her profession has been difficult, never once has the thought of giving up entered her mind.
Being a highly devoted mother of two, she credits her children as her main source of motivation.
Tanica considers herself different from others and believes being different is far better than what society calls normal. Having more than just a “pretty face” the Mississippi native remains grounded, and does not let the attention get the best of her. “People say I am kind of a big deal, but I say fu*k it, I’m just me. Once you start to live based on other people’s perception on what you are or who you should be, you begin to lose the very thing that made you different to begin with.”
Without a doubt, remaining optimistic plays a huge role in Tanica’s success. “If you expect great things, great things will happen,” says the African American/Caucasian beauty. Having a striking presence in front of the camera, she hopes to bring the same aura on screen. Given her history, it is safe to say anything is possible.
-Eaztwood
33 Comments
Tanica is hot as hell!!!!
Tanica is definitely the one. HOT HOT HOT
You’ve definitely got my vote Ms.Tanica Tonnie! I wish you the absolute best and may you be victorious!
DJ D-RED
wow she 5″4 and doing her thing yea she sexy for sure
slym fysiq
far from a racist but light skinned or even white women favor more to the model industries, of coarse u got Iman, Naomi, but u can count thoze sistas on ur fingas, muthaland toned women to me probly have to work just as hard as they do….anybody feelin me out thur, it’s just my opinion, get at me
To the above comment, no offense taken, and I completely understand where you are coming from, but the beauty of what I do is to inspire women of all race, skin color, size, or shape. It just so happen to be that I am lighter in color. But that does not mean I am everybody’s type, because I have been turned down numerous times in this industry, just because I have a pretty face and light in color means NOTHING if I don’t have what a particular director, photographer, producer, etc is looking for. So it is NOT TRUE when you say light skinned women, or white women are favored. To the public eye I can say it can be, but then again that’s just how society looks at it, do I agree with it? No…but it doesn’t mean those light skinned women or white women will make it far in this industry. I have personality not just looks if you took the time to read my bio, I have charisma, and I actually work for what I have and ENJOY it. I don’t look for handouts, I encourage hard work and dedication, and you enjoy life more and appreciate what you have more. I don’t like to be looked at as the “typical” light skinned eye candy, because I am far from it.
Yeah she doing her thang / Tanica your a good look baby gurl!!!!
sexi chix
I’m sooo tired of seeing the same “type” of female all over the urban glam scene..folks act as if only light skin chicks wit strait hair symbolize beauty… its time for a change..no offense to u sis..I’m just tired of seeing the same standard of beauty…EVERYWHERE! time to switch it up!
Tiffany Gale
WOW! I LOVE her story!! She is an amzing woman! Do your thang miss lady!! Why so many haters though only 42% votes against an ugly chick with 80%?? lol
Tiffany Gale
WOW! I LOVE her story!! VERY inspirational, makes me wanna get off my fat ass…She is an amzing woman! Do your thang miss lady!! Why so many haters though only 42% votes against an ugly chick with 80%?? lol Tanica should win, she should get the cover as far as I’m concerned!
Redimere
She is absolutely gorgeous!
dablackhilton
You got my vote babe. I know they are probably locked in a safe, but id love to see those overweight pics. Now thats MOTIVATION!
CHAKA BRINSON
PERFECTION AT IT’S BEST………
HotRod
Baby, you ARE SMOKIN’ HOT! Lacey D. wanted us to visit and vote from her myspace page, I’m glad I did! You are BEAUTIFUL! Don’t go changin’ and ignore the haters! This dirty white boy would grovel at your feet just to tie your shoes! Take care and immense luck with your endeavors!!! W/LOVE, Rod.
realist
to :Tiffany Gale
Wow… seems like the only person hating is u! smh*
AYE SHE’S HOT THIS ALL 4 U LACEY
Thank you guys!! I really appreciate all the support and love you have shown me…and dont worry HotRod, I’m not changing for no one!!…lol 
Julz
~Goodluck Princess…
marlon
good luck i’m behind you all the way
prototype
don’t trip shorty you dont need a page to show your beauty, let that hating female get her 2 seconds of fame, you will always shine like the star you are…MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT!
Da mane
ay yooo you got some sore losers rooting 4 ya team ma… lol just makes YOU look bad…
one
nice pics doe
lupelilhomie
yeah she’s mad pretty i’ll give it to her
love your pics girl you got my vote
yes my baby mama should win this she is sexi sexi sexi inside and out i love you baby xoxo
tainca is hot hot hot love love love win win win
pimpkelechi
damn beautiful!
Mario C M
You are really beautiful. I wish you the best of luck. I am sure that you are destined for great things. 
Tanica Neal
Just wanted to say hello, we have the same first name. I googled my name and came across your name, your the first person I’ve seen that spells it the exact same way. Good Luck with your future.
best wishes,
TANICA
tony sprocket
im sweating my pants and my forehead .. real as in REAL HOT
WOW!SHE IS POSH SEXY.
Yo! Mami got that good good from Head to Toe. We need more Women of mixed culture’s huggin and tuggin tha game. These fake a$$ wanna be hiphop hater’z need to a backseat, because they know how to run sh!t or even invent real music. The game right now is really fu@ked up. Music now sound like b-day partie’s every day of the week. Slacker’s need to hop of the band wagon and get some real style and character if they wanna be HIPHOP!
That first pic looked like the girl from Da Band, I forgot her name, but Tanica is I think got her beat. Good luck on your endeavors - need more pics.
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Tanica is hot az hell!!! Very sexy…..