Yvonne Orji
| Yvonne Orji | |
|---|---|
| Born |
2 December 1983 Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian-American |
| Alma mater | George Washington University |
| Occupation | Actor, Stand-up Comedian |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Known for | Insecure |
Yvonne Orji (born December 2, 1983) is a Nigerian-American actress best known for her role as Molly in the HBO series Insecure.
Early life
Orji was born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, and grew up in Maryland, US.[1] She received a master's degree in public health at George Washington University. Orji's parents expected her to become a doctor, lawyer, pharmacist, or engineer. However, she was inspired to do comedy as a child, when she performed stand-up in the talent portion of a beauty pageant. After graduate school, Orji moved to New York City to pursue a career in comedy.[2]
Career
In 2015, Issa Rae cast Orji as Molly in Insecure.
Appeared in Episode 13 of Season 3 of Jane the Virgin.
Personal life
Orji is a devout Christian and has stated that she will remain a virgin until marriage.[2]
Filmography
2016–present: Insecure (TV Series)-- Actress as Molly Carter, 18 episodes[3]
References
- ↑ "YVONNE ORJI". Retrieved 2016-12-15.
- 1 2 Davis, Allison P. (2016-10-10). "Molly From ‘Insecure’ Is Your New Favorite Single Lady". The Ringer. Retrieved 2016-12-02.
- ↑ "Yvonne Orji". IMDb. Retrieved 2016-12-15.