Letitia Wright: Guyanese-British Actress Making Waves in Hollywood

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Letitia Michelle Wright is a talented actress of Guyanese and British heritage who has taken the entertainment industry by storm. Born on October 31, 1993, in Georgetown, Guyana, Wright moved to London with her family at the age of eight. She attended Northumberland Park Community School and later enrolled in the Identity School of Acting when she was 16.


Wright began her career with small roles in various TV shows, including Top Boy, Coming Up, Chasing Shadows, Humans, Doctor Who, and Black Mirror, for which she received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. She made her big-screen debut with a small role in the 2012 film My Brother the Devil, which earned her recognition as one of Screen International's 2012 Stars of Tomorrow.



Wright's breakthrough came in 2015 when she landed the lead role in Michael Caton-Jones's Urban Hymn. Her performance as Jamie, a troubled teenager with a gift for singing, received critical acclaim and garnered attention from Hollywood. The same year, she appeared in an episode of Doctor Who and began a recurring role in the sci-fi series Humans. She also appeared in the play Eclipsed at London's Gate Theatre.



In 2017, Wright starred in the Black Mirror episode "Black Museum," which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie. However, it was her role as Shuri in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Black Panther that catapulted her to global stardom. In the film, she played the brilliant princess of Wakanda, King T'Challa's sister, and tech genius. Wright won an NAACP Image Award and a SAG Award for her portrayal of Shuri. She reprised the role in Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, and the upcoming Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.



Wright's success continued with her appearance in Steven Spielberg's Ready Player One and her role in the 2019 musical film Guava Island, co-starring Donald Glover and Rihanna. She also won the BAFTA Rising Star Award in 2019.



In 2020, Wright appeared in Steve McQueen's mini-series Small Axe, playing the role of Altheia Jones-LeCointe, a British Black Panther leader. Her performance earned her "Best Supporting Actress" nominations and critical acclaim. Wright also starred in the film Death on the Nile in 2022.



In February 2023, Wright received an Honorary Doctorate in Arts and Letters from the University of Guyana, recognizing her contributions to the arts and her representation of Guyanese culture on the global stage.



Wright's talent, hard work, and dedication have made her one of the most promising actresses of her generation. She continues to inspire young people worldwide, proving that with determination and perseverance, anything is possible.

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  1. AnonymousApril 8, 2023 at 9:13 AM

    Great article, she is so talented and beautiful

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