Daphne Day
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Daphne Elaine Day[1] known as Daphne Day, She achieved widespread fame and recognition
which she received her first Silver SphereDay came to prominence with her early soul/
on the For Love of Lola (1974) soundtrack. Her Bloody Valentine (1976), a role which inspired aOn television, Day had a brief guest role on before it went into syndication.
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(November 11, 195? - November 12, 1989) is an actress and singer.
for her role as Dulce de Leche in the Blaxploitation film Hot Coffee (1979).[2] for Award.R&B albums, particularly "Darling Daphne" (1974), which was featured first film credit was as Pam Edwards in the cult-classic slasher My
long string of “final girl” roles in the star’s career.the sitcom Everyone Loves the Jeffersons, and a starring role in Joyful Days
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Daphne Day
| . Born ...Daphne Elaine Day ...Month 11, xxxx ...Babylon, Alabama, USA .... Alma Mater ..Hillman University Occupation .. Actress Years Active .... 1972 - 1979 Known For ...... My Bloody Valentine ...Hot Coffee ...Joyful Days Height ... 5ft 3 in. |
Early life [edit]
Born on November 11, 195? in Babylon, Alabama[1], Day is the third out of four children born to Janice Day (née Dobson), a nurse, and Thomas Day, a pilot in the United States Air Force. She has a very strong religious background, due to her Baptist upbringing and familial roots in the church. Her grandmother, Loretta Dobson, gave Daphne her first-ever vocal lesson (although she has been quoted stating that “Daphne didn’t need much training") [verification needed]. She quickly became a mainstay in the First Ebenezer Baptist Church choir, spending most of her free time in her youth practicing hymns.
Career [edit]
Early career and rise to fame [edit]
Day began her career as a model, and was discovered while pursuing a degree in fashion illustration. After school, Day moved from Alabama to New York to pursue acting and modeling full-time. After seeing success after appearing as "Beauty of The Week" in Shades Magazine, Day eventually became a model for Shades and Sepia, another African-American entertainment magazine.Her first singing gig was at a nightclub in Sugarville, Harlem, where blues/jazz singer Nina Lou Baker offered her an opening act slot to sing. In 1974 Day moved to Los Santos, California, originally performing as a back-up vocalist for artists such as Betty Cole, Nina Lou Baker, and Freddie Robinson.After appearing as herself in For Love of Lola, Day quickly became a star, appearing in a majority of director Daniel Davis’ “horror renaissance” string of film projects. Her most notable roles included Pam Edwards in My Bloody Valentine, Sheila Samuels in Heaven's Gate (1976), and Save Your Soul (1977). Audiences and agencies alike enjoyed her screen presence so much that she quickly secured small roles in television, namely the family sitcoms Everyone Loves the Jeffersons, and Joyful Days.
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| Day on the poster for Hot Coffee (1979). |
Betrayal [edit]
The "80 Hour Engagement" Controversy [edit]
Day later crossed paths with Freddie Robinson again while on the set of For Love of Lola, where Day appeared as herself. The two quickly developed a romantic relationship and began seeing each other off-set. The two were engaged a year and a half later in 1977, until a mutual cheating scandal separated the pair – Robinson was seen frequenting bars and nightclubs with other prominent film actresses, and rumors of Day having a “close and intimate” relationship with a fellow backup singer NAME SURNAME began to swirl around their respective studios.
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Serving Cunt [edit]
| Daphne Day, pictured with NAME SURNAME at the Grammy Awards. |
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Following the cheating scandal, Robinson faced no repercussions to his career after the tabloids found their next topic, but because Day was rumored to be romantically involved with a woman, she was briefly blackballed from the entertainment industry.Day's public image changed in an instant – and the chance at a rare sighting of the film star only made her more sought after by paparazzi and fans.Day became a recluse for the next several few years, not appearing back in the public eye for over a decade. She was first seen in public again at an award show premiere wearing a black, floor length gown, posing with her long-rumored partner, NAME SURNAME by her side. Although never officially declared, this moment served as a public announcement of the pair’s relationship.
Death [edit]
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Although never officially confirmed, sources close to Daphne Day reported that the famed starlet and singer died of unknown circumstances on November 12, 1989. She was last seen at REDACTED on MONTH DD YYYY, although rumors still abound of Day faking her death to live with her long-term lover in San Lorenzo, Cuba.Before her disappearance, many noted that Day would occasionally "mumble" about a town she used to visit on cross-country trips with her family. She would also mention things such as a summer camp she had attended, and the town diners, but refused to talk about anything else.