The Actor/Philanthropist takes the art of storytelling to a new level.
This Black History Month, Tobias Truvillion tapped into iconic moments surrounding legendary soul singer-songwriter, Marvin Gaye. The award-winning actor wanted to recognize and personify the “soulful swag” that the legend projected no matter where he was. The creative direction embodied Marvin’s spirit and embraced what the world loved about him.
The set design allowed Tobias and team to express the creative authentically, tapping into the special moments they were focused on recreating.
When it comes to Black History, there are so many moments in time that are culturally relevant today. Marvin’s life was tragically ended in 1984 but his music and style influence cannot be forgotten. Whether through music or fashion, Black History continues to be made every day by talent across the globe. It’s in this same spirit that Tobias Truvillion continues to push the needle is his own acting career to level up the art form by bringing passion and creativity to the entertainment industry.
Check out this exclusive behind-the-scenes clip from the shoot here:
We salute Tobias for sharing the spirit of Marvin with the world and using his talents to keep his legacy alive. If you’d like to see what else Tobias is up to, check out his next project with TVONE, starring Malinda Williams ‘Love to Death’. It debuts tomorrow at 7PM at the 2019 Pan African Film Festival.
Photographer: Stephen Reid
Videographer: Lewis Lee
Editor: Rhys Valmonte
Creative Director: Lynette Lashawn from Off the Hanger
