Xosha Roquemore is an American actress. She is best known for her portrayal of Jo Ann in the 2009 film Precious. Roquemore was born in Los Angeles in 1985. She started with an acting program, The Amazing Grace Conservatory, in ninth grade. After graduating high school, she moved to New York City and graduated from the Tisch program of the New York University. She was a supporter of Barack Obama in the 2008 presidential election.