Asante Blackk — Photos

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Christina Casiano

October 14, 2020 11:20AM EDT

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Asante Blackk — Photos

Asante Blackk — Photos — Asante Blackk is an actor best known for his role as young Kevin Richardson in the Netflix miniseries ‘When They See Us.’ He received an Emmy nomination for his performance in the miniseries and became one of the youngest Emmy nominees in history. He also received a Critics’ Choice Television Awards nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Movie/Miniseries. After ‘When They See Us,’ Asante became a series regular in the fourth season of ‘This Is Us.’ He plays Malik, a love interest for Deja. Asante was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series at the 2020 Critics’ Choice Television Awards for his performance. He also stars in an episode of Netflix’s new series ‘Social Distance’ with his dad. Asante’s aunt is actress Samira Wiley, best known for her roles in ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ and ‘Orange Is the New Black.’ See more photos of Asante in our gallery.

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Asante Blackk At The NAACP Image Awards

Asante Blackk At The NAACP Image Awards — Asante Blackk at the 51st NAACP Image Awards in Feb. 2020. His project, ‘When They See Us,’ won Outstanding Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special.

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Asante Blackk At Entertainment Weekly’s 2020 Pre-SAG Awards Celebration

Asante Blackk At Entertainment Weekly’s 2020 Pre-SAG Awards Celebration — Asante Blackk on the blue carpet at Entertainment Weekly’s 2020 Pre-SAG Awards Celebration. He was all smiles at the event.

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Asante Blackk At The 2019 Emmys

Asante Blackk At The 2019 Emmys — Asante Blackk on the purple carpet at the 2019 Emmys. He was a nominee for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series.

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Asanta Blackk At The Performers Nominee Reception

Asanta Blackk At The Performers Nominee Reception — Asante Blackk at the Performers Nominee Reception for the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards. Asante rose to fame playing young Kevin Richardson in ‘When They See Us.’

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Asante Blackk At ‘When They See Us’ FYC Event

Asante Blackk At ‘When They See Us’ FYC Event — Asante Blackk at the ‘When They See Us’ FYC event. Asante playing young Kevin Richardson in the miniseries.

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