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Why Did Shaka Leave Family Reunion? Season 5 Cast, Release Date and Review

Writer Rachel Young

The ending season of the show has been streamed with all the previous cast members in it.

The cast and crew are the same, making the show more relatable to the audience, as they had already created a bond with the cast members from the day the show was streamed on Netflix. The characters have significantly impacted the viewers with their uniqueness and individuality. However, the only thing that viewers are missing this season is Shaka. People are missing him terribly but are rooting for him in whatever he is up to. 

This year has been an excellent time for prequels of different ongoing shows like Dancing With The Stars, I'm A Celebrity and many more that are grabbing massive media attention. So, the ending season of Family Reniuon also might not be left behind.

Official cast of Family Reunion season 1 and 2
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So, now let's meet the cast of this season:

  1. Loretta Devine as Amelia McKellan
  2. Tia Mowry as Cocoa McKellan
  3. Anthony Alabi as Moz McKellan
  4. Talia Jackson as Jade McKellan
  5. Cameron J. Wright as Mazzi McKellan
  6. Jordyn Raya James as Ami McKellan
  7. Richard Roundtree as Grandpa Jeb McKellan
  8. Jasun Jabbar Wardlaw Jr. as Tyson

Tia Mowry as Cocoa McKellan

Tia Mowry plays one of the vital roles in the sitcom Family Reunion. Tia Dashon Mowry Hardrict is better known as Tia Mowry and is a well-known figure in the industry. She gained massive recognition from her role in the American sitcom Sister, Sister opposite her twin sister Tamera Mowry. 

Tia Mowry flying off to rance as she collaborates with company called Chase
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Tia was born on July 6, 1978, in Hesse, West Germany. However, she later came to the USA to start her career as an actress and worked in her first debut show in 1990. Currently, the actress is 44 years old and living as a successful actress with her two children. 

In this series, Mowry plays the role of Cocoa and is married to M'Dear's son Moz. After moving to Columbus, Georgia, from Seattle, she is still learning to adjust to her life with her in-laws. Towry is the mother of five children and works hard to raise them as she hustles to promote her line of homemade jewelry.

Anthony Alabi as Moz McKellan

Anthony Alabi plays the role of Moz McKellan, the son of M' Dear and husband of Cocoa McKellan. Before entering the movie world, Anthony Alabi was a former offensive tackle player. He had played for the Miami Dolphins and the Kansas City Chiefs until he retired from the NFL. The actor turned 41 this year, born on February 6, 1981. 

Anthony and Tia at the very special tiamowryquickfix episode
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In the show, Alabi plays Moz, M'Dear's child who also retired from his football career in the series. He returned home with his wife, Cocoa, to raise their kids and is recovering from financial troubles. He is trying to make his name as a sports talk show host in the show. People also know Alabi as he appeared on Pee-wee's Big Holiday, Shameless, Black-ish, and Modern Family. 

Cameron J. Wright as Mazzi McKellan

Cameron J. Wright is a child actor playing the role of  Mazzi McKellan, the younger brother of Shaka McKellan. He is an actor and musician from Upland, California, who has successfully established himself as an actor.
The actor is also a part of the band Ncredible Crazy Kids, founded by Nick Cannon. 

Cameron at the premier of belairpeacock
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Before starting in Family Reunion and NCK, Cameron portrayed a young Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, and Berry Gordy in "Motown: The Musical" and toured worldwide for a year showcasing his talent. Cameron began to learn music at the early age of five when he started his first piano lesson. 

After a while, he started singing and discovered his love for acting. He has starred in many commercials, print ads, and voice-overs and has performed at theaters, venues, and concert events. The audience might have also seen him in the Netflix teen comedy Tall Girl and did voice work on the Disney animated series Sofia the First.

Talia Jackson as Jade McKellan

Talia plays one of the lead roles of Jade McKellan in the Netflix show Family Reunion. Talia is a young girl who has made her way through several obstacles and has come this far. Along with being an actress, Talia is a recording artist and writes and produces all of her music alongside her brother Armani Jackson. 

Talia is a rising star born to her parents, Trent Jackson, and Kelly Jackson. Her role in the series is as Cocoa and Moz's eldest, who's about to graduate high school and hopes to become a fashion designer. Jade, played by Talia, is an extroverted and popular girl who feels like an outsider in her friend circle. 

Talia spending her time is New York
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She is shown as an arrogant girl full of attitude. However, she's no longer the moody teenager she was when she first moved in with her grandparents. Talia was also previously seen in the ABC drama Station 19 and the 2022 comedy The Prank.