Whether fans love to hate Dana “Leslie” Thomas or just can’t look away, one thing is certain — Trisha Mann-Grant delivers scene-stealing performances every week on Beyond The Gates. Since the series premiered in February, Grant has become a standout with her layered, unpredictable portrayal of one of daytime’s most compelling villains.
Grant Gets Candid
In this exclusive sit-down, Trisha Mann-Grant opens up about her role on Beyond The Gates, how viewers have reacted to her multi-faced character, and her real-life journey. She talks about her son’s personal challenges, her career in TV and film, and the inspiration behind her book and talk show.
Actress, Author, Talk Show Host, And Philanthropist
While she may be new to daytime drama, Mann-Grant is no stranger to the screen. She’s starred as Dominique on BET’s The Family Business since 2020 and has appeared in numerous TV series and movies. Off-screen, she’s a devoted wife to singer Tony Grant and proud mom to two children, Dena and Daniel.
Grant is also the author of the inspirational book Amazing Testimonies, available on Amazon. And she’s the creator and host of Mann Talk — a unique talk show designed to give men a platform to share their honest views on relationships, women, and bridging the gender divide.
Trisha uses her platform to shine light on many causes, from autism advocacy and homelessness rescue to educational mentoring and inspirational storytelling.
The Many Faces of Dana on Beyond The Gates
As Dana “Leslie” Thomas, Grant portrays a master manipulator with multiple aliases and agendas. From running Nicole’s assistant off the road to posing as “Sherry” and staging a rooftop suicide scare, Dana has woven a web of deceit around Nicole (Daphnee Duplaix), Ted (Keith D. Robinson), and their daughter Eva (Ambyr Michelle).
She pressured Eva into revealing that Ted is her biological father, blackmailed Ted for $50,000, and locked Eva in a closet at his anniversary party to keep her from backing out. When the secret exploded, Dana reveled in the chaos, even kicking Eva out for betraying her. As Lulu, she snuck into Laura’s hospital room and tampered with her I.V. Now, she’s playing a dangerous game of cat and mouse with Kat (Colby Muhammad) and Jacob (Jibre Hodges) as they investigate Laura’s suspicious accident.
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What’s Next for Dana?
Dana “Leslie” Thomas has become one of the most talked-about characters in streaming soap drama. What do you think her next move will be? Join the conversation and leave your thoughts in the comments below!
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