Tiffany Pollard

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Tiffany "New York" Pollard

Born Tiffany Pollard
January 6, 1982 (1982-01-06) (age 26)
Utica, New York[1]
Other name(s) New York
"HBIC"
Occupation Reality television contestant
, Actress

Tiffany Pollard (born January 6, 1982)[2] is an American actress and reality television contestant, best known for VH1's Flavor of Love and I Love New York. Pollard was given the nickname "New York" by Flavor Flav during the first season of Flavor of Love; she is, to television viewers, better known by her nickname than her given name. She is also known colloquially by her self-proclaimed nickname the "HBIC",[3] which she exclaimed in the series Flavor of Love in an attempt to taunt her fellow competitors.[4]

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Early life

Pollard was born in Utica, New York, the daughter of Michelle Rothschild-Patterson (also known as "Sister Patterson"; born November 17, 1951) and Alex Pollard. Tiffany Pollard attended John F. Kennedy Middle School and graduated from Thomas R. Proctor High School.[1]

Television appearances

Flavor of Love

Main article: Flavor of Love (Season 1)

Pollard clashed with virtually all of the contestants in both seasons, including:

Although these feuds were, in general, nothing more than screaming matches, an incident in the penultimate episode of season one led to violence. After her elimination, an outraged Brooke Thompson spat on Pollard after the two had exchanged words. Pollard vowed to "whoop Pumpkin's ass", and attempted to do so at the season one reunion. However, in another VH1 special, "New York" and "Pumpkin" were shown making up at a club. Meanwhile, the final two contestants journeyed to Mexico where Flavor Flav chose Nicole "Hoopz" Alexander to be his mate.

Flavor of Love 2

Main article: Flavor of Love 2

After his relationship did not work out with Alexander, Flavor Flav chose to do a second season of his dating show, and invited Pollard to participate nearly halfway through the season. She agreed, but was once again eliminated, finally severing her romantic connection with Flavor Flav. Pollard verbally fought with Flav in the season finale, asking why he had brought her back only to be ultimately eliminated. However, the two announced on the Flavor of Love: After the Lovin reunion show that aired October 28, 2006, that they would remain friends.

In the reunion of the second season, contestants "Bootz", "Deelishis", "Buckeey", "Buckwild", and Saaphyri attempted to physically attack "New York". Numerous security guards protected Pollard keeping the other contestants from harming her. Rumors that Larissa "Bootz" Aurora punched Pollard repeatedly before security escorted "Bootz" away from Pollard are untrue. All the contestants, except "Deelishis", who had won the second season, and Saaphyri were then asked to leave the reunion.

I Love New York

Main article: I Love New York (TV series)

In October of 2006, Pollard announced plans for her own dating show entitled, I Love New York, which premiered on January 8, 2007, on VH1. The series followed the same theme as Flavor of Love, where contestants competed for her affections. The show's finale, which aired on April 2, 2007, the man she chose, Patrick "Tango" Hunter, proposed to her, and after slight hesitation, she agreed to marry him.

I Love New York 2

Main article: I Love New York 2

In April 2007, VH1 announced plans for a second season of I Love New York shooting in July 2007. The second season maintains the same premise as the first season of I Love New York, in addition to an online casting process by fans. A special, I Love New York 2: Casting Special aired on VH1 allowing viewers to see potential contestants' casting videos and are given the opportunity to vote at VH1's official website.

Another special, I Love New York 2: Casting Special 2, aired on October 1, 2007 to reveal the contestants chosen by fans.[5]I Love New York 2 premiered October 8, 2007 on VH1.

In the finale of I Love New York 2, contestant "Tailor Made" (real name George Weisgerber) proposed to Pollard, but was turned down. During the I Love New York 2 reunion special, "Tailor Made" proposed a second time and Pollard accepted.[6][7]

New York Goes to Hollywood

A confirmed spin-off of I Love New York. [8] The show is confirmed to begin on August 4, 2008. The show will be ten 30-minute episodes. The show will star New York as she goes throughout Hollywood to find an acting job. Tailor Made will not star in this reality show. "To focus on her new mission, New York has to put her last conquest, Tailor Made, on the backburner as she tries to take on Tinsel Town." [9]

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Filmography

References

  1. ^ a b LaRue, William.She loves VH1 ... and it loves her. The Post-Standard. During this time she began her struggle with bulimia, which she has reportedly overcome just recently. January 8, 2007. Retrieved January 13, 2007.
  2. ^ Breen, Matthew. Who Loves You, Baby? Out, January 2007. Retrieved January 13, 2007.
  3. ^ TV.com TV.com refers to NY as the "HBIC". TV.com I Love NY synopsis, November 2006. Retrieved June 14, 2007.
  4. ^ TV.comTV.com lists an episode where NY proclaims that she is the HBIC. TV.com Flavor of Love synopsis, September 2006. Retrieved June 14, 2007.
  5. ^ Leon, Kris De "What Are They Up To? Flavor of Love's New York", BuddyTV.com, May 17, 2007, Retrieved on October 5, 2007.
  6. ^ Kaplan, Don. New York in Love, Tailor Made Suits VH1 Star. New York Post. Retrieved December 19, 2007.
  7. ^ Baker, K.C. I Love New York star engaged to Tailor Made. People (magazine). Retrieved December 26, 2007.
  8. ^ New York Goes to Hollywood Is on the Way! | Blog Archive | Vh1 Blog
  9. ^ http://blog.vh1.com/2008-03-06/the-return-of-new-york-2/]

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NAME Pollard, Tiffany
ALTERNATIVE NAMES New York
SHORT DESCRIPTION Reality television contestant, actress
DATE OF BIRTH January 6, 1982
PLACE OF BIRTH Utica, New York
DATE OF DEATH
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