Gracyen Duncan-Smith
Acting
Biography
Gracyen Duncan-Smith is an accomplished author and filmmaker dedicated to telling vibrant, heart-centered stories of family and heritage. In 2022, Gracyen introduced the world to the rich, multi-generational journey of her debut book, The Adventures of Kristine. Driven by a passion for authentic storytelling, Gracyen is currently adapting her work into the major theatrical feature film, Kristine. With a focus on the sacred traditions of the home—from the art of family cooking to the resilience of the human spirit—Gracyen’s work explores the transition from childhood innocence to the complexities of adulthood. Through her unique creative lens, she brings to life memorable characters like Kristine, Cled, Lightning, and Taffeta, bridging the gap between small-town roots and the big screen.
Known For
Based on a 2022 book by a 12 year old black girl The Miracle of the Second Chance is a soulful drama about family, tradition, and the supernatural bonds that tie us together. The story begins in a vibrant village, where young Kristine learns the heart of her culture from her mother. After mastering the family kitchen and teaching her older sisters the art of cooking rice and beans, Kristine grows into a determined woman. Her journey leads her from the village to a bustling nail salon, but her life takes a dramatic turn when her father passes away. After stepping up to take over his work, a miracle occurs: he returns to life, forever changing Kristine’s world. Years later, Kristine is a mother to two children, Lightning and Taffeta, and is married to Cled. To honor her roots, she brings her new family back to her hometown to reunite with her parents and sisters. It is a powerful "full circle" journey that ends in the beautiful peace of a normal, happy life.
The Miracle of the Second Chance
Amara (Maureen Ruby Jackson) has spent a hundred years standing perfectly still in the center of the City Museum. To the tourists, she is just a beautiful statue—but when the clock strikes twelve, she breathes. Amara is a girl of gold and magic who can only stay "awake" as long as there is music playing. As she explores the quiet halls of the museum, she meets other pieces of history that come to life, but she longs to see the stars outside. Featuring magical, orchestral-pop songs and a "frozen-in-time" dance style, Amara is a sparkling adventure about freedom and finding your voice in a world that expects you to stay silent.
Amara:The Statue
In the third installment of the holiday franchise, Holly Noel must organize the North Pole's first-ever musical gala, but a blizzard threatens to dim the lights forever.
Holly Noel: The Winter Ball (Christmas 3)
Taking the "Chameleon" to the UK! Ruby Gale travels to London in 1928 for a sold-out show. But when a famous diamond goes missing from the theater, she has to use her "Prairie" street-smarts to find the thief before the fog clears.
London Fog: A Ruby Gale Mystery
Detective Ruby Gale takes on her first big case in 1920s London. When a priceless diamond vanishes from a locked room, Ruby uses her wit—and her voice—to find the culprit.