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Letitia Wright

Birth Name:
Letitia Michelle Wright
Birth Place:
Georgetown, Guyana
Profession
Actress, Producer, Writer, Soundtrack
Letitia Wright

Fast Facts

  • Was named one of the actresses to watch in 2018 by Vogue magazine
  • Was nominated for the 2016 British Indpendent Film Award for most promising newcomer
  • Was named one of Screen Internationa's 2012 Stars of Tomorrow
  • Started acting at the age of 12 after being asked to portray Rosa Parks in a school production
  • Was inspired to act after seeing the film "Akeelah and the Bee․"
  • Studied at Identity School of Acting
  • Best known for her role in the film "Black Panther․"

Awards

  • 2016British Independent Film Award - Most Promising Newcomer:Nominated
  • 2018Saturn Award - Best Performance by a Younger Actor:Nominated
  • 2018BET Award - Best Actress:Nominated
  • 2018Black Reel - Outstanding Supporting Actress, TV Movie/Limited Series:Winner
  • 2018Movie Award - Rising Star:Winner
  • 2018Golden Schmoes - Breakthrough Performance of the Year:Nominated
  • 2018HCA Award - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
  • 2018IGN Award - Best Supporting Performer in a Movie:Nominated
  • 2018MTV Movie + TV Award - Scene Stealer:Nominated
  • 2018MTV Movie + TV Award - Best On-Screen Team:Nominated
  • 2018National Film and Television Award - Best Newcomer:Nominated
  • 2018Odyssey Award - Breakthrough Star:Nominated
  • 2018OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture or Limited Series:Nominated
  • 2018Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie:Nominated
  • 2018Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Actress: Sci-Fi:Winner
  • 2018Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie: Breakout Star:Nominated
  • 2018The BAM Award - Best Cast:Winner
  • 2019Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture:Winner
  • 2019EDA Female Focus Award - Best Breakthrough Performance:Nominated
  • 2019Black Reel - Outstanding Supporting Actress:Nominated
  • 2019Black Reel - Outstanding Breakthrough Performance, Female:Winner
  • 2019Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Nominated
  • 2019Image Award - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture:Nominated
  • 2019Image Award - Outstanding Breakthrough Role in a Motion Picture:Winner
  • 2019National Film and Television Award - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
  • 2019OFTA Film Award - Best Breakthrough Performance: Female:Nominated
  • 2019OFTA Film Award - Best Ensemble:Nominated
  • 2020CFCA Award - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
  • 2021BAFTA TV Award - Leading Actress:Nominated
  • 2021Black Reel - Outstanding Supporting Actress, TV Movie/Limited Series:Nominated
  • 2021Broadcasting Press Guild Award - Best Actress:Nominated
  • 2021Satellite Award - Best Actress in a Miniseries & Limited Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
  • 2022British Independent Film Award - Best Joint Lead Performance:Winner
  • 2022Image Award - Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Motion Picture):Winner
  • 2023Black Reel - Outstanding Actress:Nominated
  • 2023CCA Super Award - Best Actress in a Superhero Movie:Nominated
  • 2023Girls on Film Award - Best Female Friendship on Screen:Nominated
  • 2023Girls on Film Award - Best Female Friendship on Screen:Nominated
  • 2023Image Award - Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture:Nominated
  • 2023IFTA Award - Best International Actress:Nominated
  • 2023Jupiter Award - Best International Actress:Winner
  • 2023Blimp Award - Favorite Movie Actress:Nominated
  • 2023ALFS Award - British/Irish Actress of the Year:Nominated
  • 2023Eagle - Best Film (Najlepszy Film):Nominated
  • 2024C&I Movie Award - Best Actress:Nominated
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