TONIA R. GRADY

CEO/Executive Producer

Gradygirl Productions


Portfolio

Visionary. Master Storyteller. Entertainment Media Maven. Creative ​Force of Nature. All of these titles aptly describe the fearless, ​passionate, unapologetic, no-nonsense sista –Tonia Grady aka ​‘Gradygirl’ who is straight out of Brooklyn, New York. Her story is built ​on sheer grit and determination! A self-made highly respected ​filmmaker, television producer, and director! To sum it all ​up...Gradygirl is the personification of Black Girl Magic! She’s an ​accomplished and celebrated national television producer with ​awards in television, film, and media. Her highest honor is being ​recognized by The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for ​her work as a CNN Producer during the catastrophic events of 9/11.


Every now and again you will be challenged to prove

what you’re made of...It was on September 11, 2001,

that my producing skills were tested beyond measure.

When it was all said and done– I was still standing.”

- Gradygirl

biography

Tonia Grady, also known as 'Gradygirl,' is a dynamic and passionate figure in the ​entertainment industry. A Brooklyn native with no formal background in journalism ​or film, she has become a highly respected television producer, director, and ​filmmaker. With over 26 years of experience, Grady has worked with prestigious ​networks such as CNN, CNNfn, Fox Sports Net South, BET, and Black Enterprise. ​Her career highlights include producing landmark stories that spotlight Black ​culture, earning recognition from The National Academy of Television Arts & ​Sciences for her work during 9/11. But it was the coveted Terrie Williams Agency ​internship, which led to the position of Executive Assistant to the VP, which ​indoctrinated her into the world of media and entertainment.


Grady is also the founder and Executive Producer of Gradygirl Productions, a full-​service production and media company where, she continues to create compelling ​content across television, film, and digital media.


Beyond her work in entertainment, Grady is a tireless advocate for fatherless ​children, producing the award-winning documentary Man Up: The Exploration of a ​Fatherless Nation, which brought national attention to the issue of fatherlessness. ​Grady is also the co-author of the 'Fatherless Like Me Book Series' with her ​daughter Skylar. Her dedication to uplifting youth has earned her numerous ​accolades, including the 2024 Spirit of Fatherhood Hall Of Fame Award. Grady's ​ongoing projects, including her signature talk shows ‘GradygirlTV’ and ‘The Red ​Room Tonight’, and her documentary films ‘Dying To Live”reflects her commitment ​to telling impactful stories and building her entertainment empire.


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FILM MEDIA

Coming in 2025...Dying To Live

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A gripping coming of age journey about a group of LGBTQ+ friends struggling to live their truth by ​any means necessary. Featuring social media star ISIS (Isiah Polite)

FOR THE LOVE OF DIGGS

2021

For The Love of Diggs

A story about an ordinary man named ​Thomas Diggs, Jr. did an extraordinary ​thing. For over 40 years he dedicated ​his live as a father figure to thousands ​of kids in his Brooklyn neighborhood.

MOVIE TRAILER

2021

DEBUT MOVIE SCREENING

“Producing This Film has been a labor of love & heartbreak.” - Gradygirl

Rest In Power

A few of months after the film screened at SVA Theatre, Thomas E. Diggs, ​JR. passed away from cancer. It was very shocking and sudden. It was a ​loss for our community and the borough of Brooklyn. I’m grateful that I was ​able to screen for him, him and his family before he passed away. He ​received the love back from all of the lives he touched. This film solidifies ​Mr. Diggs’ legacy and ensures his 35+ years of work, love, and dedication to ​the youth of the Brooklyn never goes unnoticed.

MAN UP: THE EXPLORATION OF A FATHERLESS NATION

2007

MAN UP: The Exploration of a ​Fatherless Nation

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A suspenseful, unapologetic look into the

many facets of fatherlessness.

DIRECTOR’S CORNER

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TV shows created & produced by Gradygirl Productions

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GradygirlTV

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The Comedy Come Up


GradygirlTV

StorytellasOnly

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Gradygirl Looking For Love


The Red Room Tonight


Beyond Da Rock


New York Rat Pack

Celebrity Interviews

Tonia Grady aka Gradygirl

snagged Tyler Perry’s first

television interview.


A clip of Tonia’s show

The Red Room is featured in the ​Amazon Prime documentary,

‘Maxine’s Baby’ - The Tyler Perry Story

TYLER PERRY

DAMON JOHN

BERNIE MAC

CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER

LEON HARRIS

‘So much of who I am is derived from ​where I come from. As a kid from ​the projects, I made a choice to be ​proud of my humble beginnings and ​use it as springboard to succeed.’

- Gradygirl

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Video Testimonials

Dr. George Fraser

President, FraserNet


B. Santiago

Film Producer


Terra Renee

President, African American ​Women In Cinenma (AAWIC)


Kevin “Spice’ Greene

Filmmaker, Artist, Actor

Dan Johnson

Engineer


Vernard Howard

Entertainment CEO/Professor

Edwina Merriweather

Former, CNNfn Manager


John Pope

Former CNN Photo Journalist

Michael Calloway

CNN Photo Journalist


John Pope

Former, CNN Photo Journalist


Video Testimonials

Skylar Grady

Howar University Senior

Michael Watson

Human Resources Executive

Spencer Casseuss

Management Executive

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Gradygirl In Action

WATCH THE TV CLIP OF OUR ​JOURNEY BECOMING AUTHORS

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Fatherless Like Me Book Series

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fatherlesslikemebooks.com

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Let’s stay ​connected

Contact:

Email: gradygirltg@icloud.com

IG: @iamgradygirl_bklyn