Tanedra Howard

Background

Howard was born and raised in Inglewood, California.

Education

She attended Santa Monica College, where she was a member of the cheer squad, and El Camino College.

Career

She is best known for winning the reality show Scream Queens and playing Simone Bethson in Saw VI and Saw 3D.

In 2006, Howard was one out of 500 actors chosen to try out for the American Broadcasting Company reality show I Wanna Be a Soap Star 3, but did not make it on the show. She had an uncredited role in the 2008 remake of Prom Night. In 2008, Howard"s roommate showed her an ad on Craigslist where Lionsgate was holding auditions for the Video Hits One acting competition reality television show Scream Queens.

She had no acting experience but auditioned and was cast.

In the film, she played the part of Simone. She reprises her role in Saw 3D, released on October 29, 2010.

Howard also appeared in the online Shane Dawson Christmas special.

Achievements

• Howard spent five and half weeks competing in weekly challenges with nine other actors and won the competition earning a role in Saw VI.