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Felicia Pearson was born on May 18th 1980, fighting to survive. The fact that she was premature, only 3lbs. with both of her parents incarcerated only lessened her chances; she was on her own and doctors didn't expect her to live. Felicia was too small to nurse from a bottle, but even as an infant she showed signs of great strength. Eventually she was made a ward of the court. She was placed with a Foster Grandmother on the Eastside of Baltimore.
There is no pretty story here, just the gritty truth of growing up in the system on the Baltimore streets. Having a childhood much like the youth depicted in the show Felicia saw first hand the drugs and violence that plagued Baltimore. However difficult the struggle Felicia managed to get through it. With out knowing who her family was she developed her own. She called the streets of Baltimore home and those who ran them, family. Needless to say she had a multitude of obstacles to overcome. Her pretty face shows no sign of the pitfalls life had set for her, abandonment, violence and ultimately incarceration.
In September of 2000 Felicia made a choice to change her life. This decision took Felicia to heights she never dreamed of. She began by getting back into school. It is said when you strive with intention the universe will open up and guide you on your journey. One night while out on the town Michael K Williams met Felicia. Michael saw a story in Felicia that needed to be told, a "star quality" that comes through those who have it, no matter what. He arranged to have her meet with the producers of "The Wire", David Simon, Ed Burns, Nina Noble and Robert Colesberry. Felicia remembers thinking that this was too good to be true. Soon after the producers offered Felicia a role on the show as the character "Snoop".
Felicia's story is proof that one can overcome the odds. Felicia now studies her craft with renewed determination at the Baltimore school of the Arts and studies under Robert Chew. Her future looks bright. She has been offered new roles and looks forward to the challenge.
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