Get to know Zariah

Tin Taisha Stafford is a versatile actress and model who brings depth and emotional strength to the role of Zariah in both The Port movie and The Port series, portraying a woman whose loyalty is tested by love and betrayal.

Role as Zariah

Tin Taisha Stafford plays Zariah, Will’s girlfriend, in The Port feature film, a crime drama set in and around a small town where loyalty and family are constantly challenged. In the series continuation of The Port, she reprises Zariah, expanding the character’s arc as tensions rise and trust erodes in Will’s world.

Character overview

Zariah starts as a strong, ride-or-die woman firmly in Will’s corner, standing by him through the chaos and danger that define life in the Port. Her unwavering support is gradually worn down by Will’s womanizing ways, forcing her to confront her own worth and the limits of her loyalty.

Turning point and return home

When Will’s infidelity becomes impossible to ignore, Zariah makes the painful decision to move on, choosing self-respect over a toxic relationship. She leaves the Port and returns to the small town she came from, setting up a powerful emotional thread in the movie and series as she rebuilds her life away from Will’s shadow.