Scene from Best Defense (1984)

First Appearances:

• Best Defense (1984) as Arab Girl

Most Important Roles:

• Best Defense (1984) as Arab Girl
• Lies of the Twins (1991) as Lilian Roth
• Small Time (1996) as Verneile
• The Cotton Club (1984) as Dancer
• Steps of Faith (2014) as Stephanie Houston
• Braker (1985) as Janice

Career Highlights:

• Best Defense (1984)
• Lies of the Twins (1991)
• Small Time (1996)
• The Cotton Club (1984)
• Steps of Faith (2014)
• Braker (1985)

"Among the rigorous proving grounds for aspiring actresses seeking renown is daytime television drama, often referred to as soap operas. In the mid-1980s, a determined young woman with skin like rich chocolate, lips sweetly full, and eyes that danced with passion, ambition, intelligence, and warmth emerged on ABC's 'Ryan's Hope', announcing her arrival as an actress of considerable promise. This was no surprise givenTracey Ross' earlier triumph as the first $100,000 Model Spokesperson onStar Search. Though her stint on 'Ryan’s Hope' was brief, it paved the way for a more significant role: Eve Russell on the soap opera 'Passions', starting in 1999. Over the next decade, she graced over 285 episodes and earned nine NAACP Image Award nominations (winning once, in 2007). Tracey's talent was undeniably showcased during her steamy role in 'Small Time' (1998), a film that featured revealing scenes including Hershey-kissed breasts, a fleeting glimpse of bush, and airborne derriere during an explicit stand-up scene. The screen sizzled again in 'Best Defense' (1984) when Tracey and Eddie Murphy engaged in passionate lovemaking, with her bouncing bosom stealing the show as she rode him, was pounded into submission, and ultimately climaxed so forcefully that she tumbled out of bed. After a period of absence from screens, we eagerly await Tracey's return, hoping to feast our eyes on her again soon."