8 Things You Didn’t Know About Tembi Locke
Tembi Locke was born on 26th July 1970. She is an American actress who has appeared in television shows and films. She is best known for her role as Dr. Grace Monroe on Syfy’s series Eureka and as Dr. Diana Devis in Sliders and has appeared in such shows as The Mentalist, Castle, and Bones. She attended Alief Hastings High School in Houston and she graduated with an art history degree from Wesleyan University, in Connecticut.
There is no doubt that Locke has been enthralling a larger audience with her outstanding acting prowess and brilliant performances. Well, her fans are in love with her each movie and role. Here are the 8 things you didn’t know about Tembi Locke, so let’s take a look at the given unknown facts that we have compiled for you!
8 Things You Didn’t Know About Tembi Locke
1. Her First Husband’s Death
In 1995, Locke got married to a Sicilian chef Rosario “Saro” Gullo. They lived and worked together in Los Angeles, California, But unfortunately due to cancer her first husband passed away in 2012, they have a daughter together named Zoela who was 7 at the death time of her father.
2. Locke’s Second Marriage
On a very personal note, she married once again in July. Locke and her husband did not want to wait until the end of the pandemic to tie the knot, so they surprisingly settled for an online wedding on Zoom.
3. Her Main Interests
Tembi is a vegetarian, and urban homesteader, regularly growing produce on vacant lots in the city. She is a gourmet cook, and also enjoys hiking, running, and fishing. Moreover, she is also involved in several social activism programs.
4. An Italian Person Dwells In Her
After her high school, Tembi Locke lived for a time in Italy on a foreign exchange program, while there she appeared several times on Italian television, including the Carnivale Di Venez. She also speaks fluent Italian.
5. The Shade of Personal Life on Professional Life
Tembi Locke published her book ‘From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home’, published on April 30, 2019. She brilliantly shared her love story, which began when she bumped into Sicilian chef, Saro, while she was living and studying in Florence.
The book is about transracial romance with her Italian husband and her grief after his sudden death. Furthermore, From Scratch is now available on Netflix as drama series but it’s based on true story.
6. Television Work
Locke’s television includes shows such as Castle, Bones, The Mentalist, Windfall, CSI: NY, and Beverly Hills. Her comedic turns include Friends, The Jamie Foxx Show, Like Family, and Raising Dad among others.
7. Her Name’s Meaning
Well yes, many of you must not know about the meaning of Tembi, well her full and real name is Tembekile this name holds the meaning of Trustworthy. She is mostly and popularly known for her television name Tembi.
8. Her Launching
In 2015, Tembi Locke launched THE KITCHEN WINDOW, a personal story, and advocacy project. This internationally recognized web serried is a modern take on the age-old kitchen table conversation dedicated to raising awareness about how can we support each other in times of illness and grief.
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