Guyanese-British actress
Born: October 31, 1993
Letitia Wright is a Guyanese-British actress renowned for her role as Shuri in Marvel’s Black Panther and the broader Marvel Cinematic Universe. Born on October 31, 1993, in Georgetown, Guyana, she moved to London at age seven. Growing up, she developed a deep passion for acting and participated in school plays before gaining admission to London’s Identity School of Acting. Wright’s early television appearances included roles in Doctor Who, Holby City, and Top Boy.
Her breakout film role came with the critically acclaimed Urban Hymn (2015), where her portrayal of Jamie earned her critical praise and opened doors in Hollywood. However, it was her role in Black Panther (2018) that made her an international star. As the brilliant tech-savvy princess Shuri, she became a fan favorite, receiving accolades for bringing intelligence, humor, and heart to the role.
Beyond Marvel, Wright starred in the 2020 sci-fi anthology Black Mirror, where her role in the episode “Black Museum” earned her a Primetime Emmy nomination. Wright’s commitment to her craft, combined with her advocacy for mental health and spirituality, has made her an influential figure in the entertainment industry and a positive role model worldwide.
Letitia Wright’s 5 most popular quotes
- When I was a kid, people bullied me about my weight and being skinny. Throughout my teenage years, I had to just depend on the fact that, look, this is who God created me to be, so I’m going to depend on what’s already there.
- The ‘Black Panther’ world taught me about the importance of exfoliating.
- I grew up seeing so many stereotypes on TV, and I didn’t want to play that as well.
- We need to include more writers from different backgrounds and ethnicities. We need to see different experiences instead of the same people writing the same kinds of stories.
- We come from Guyana; we don’t have an acting industry.
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