Jada Winters

Jada Winters is fictional character on the soap opera, Life of Today. The character first appeared October 4, 1993 and was originated by actress Daisy Johnson from 1993 to 1997, until the role was taken over by Jamia Simone Nash in 1997 to 2005. and now currently portrayed by Keke Palmer.

Casting
Daisy Johnson originated the role when the series first open. She describes her role "iconic, reasonable, and non-judgmental". In September 1996, it was reveal that Johnson and the producers could not come to an agreement with her contract and she was to exited the series. However, later that month, it was stated that Johnson will be remaining with the soap. In February 1997, Johnson was dropped to recurring status, and made no appearances afterwards.

After Johnson departure, Jamia Simone Nash took over the role, and made her first appearance May 1, 1997. In the summer of 2005, Nash made the decision not to renew her contract, she exited the role September 12, 2005. The producers had rough time finding a suitable replacement for Nash replacement. Therefore it wasn't until Keke Palmer took over the role December 7, 2005. The audience and critics originally view the actress negative in the role, but however after several months in the role her performance was praised. Many fans believed "Keke Palmer is the best Jada Winters we ever had!' Due to the increase positive reception, Palmer signed a five-year contract in April 2006.