Grasie Mercedes is an Afro-Dominican,
MULTI-PASSIONATE CREATIVE from NYC.
known for her dynamic work in television, film, and the visual arts. She starred as "Fay" in NBC’s comedy Grand Crew, a role that earned her an Imagen Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a TV Comedy.
In addition to acting, Grasie is a skilled writer, Director and producer. She co-wrote, co-produced, and starred in TRUE: An Immersive Cinematic Experience, a unique blend of live music, theater, and an Oscar-qualified film series written and directed by Matthew Law.
Grasie’s storytelling talents also extend to the writers' room, where she was a staff writer on NBC's Perfect Harmony. She’s constantly pushing her creative boundaries and developing new projects. Her dark comedy short Just the Two of Us—which she wrote, co-directed, produced, and starred in—won the Audience Award at the 2021 Atlanta Film Festival. Her quirky short film Postmate, inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic, was featured on American Airlines flights from 2022 to 2023.
Beyond her work in film and television, Grasie hosted and executive produced the podcast Not (Blank) Enough, where she explored everyday insecurities and triumphs with her guests.
Before focusing on acting and storytelling, she spent nearly a decade as a fashion stylist and style blogger, collaborating with brands like Tiffany, Adidas, Urban Outfitters, and David Yurman. She also served as the style guru on MTV’s Girl, Get Your Mind Right and hosted shopping segments on Access Hollywood and Access Hollywood Live. SHe is still very much a lover of fashion & beauty.
recently, Grasie expanded her creative horizons into the visual arts, particularly photography and collage, while remaining active in film, television and theater. She holds a cum laude degree in Broadcast Journalism and Spanish from New York University.
“LIFE IS SHORT. BE ALL THE THINGS.”
— ME