Greta Onieogou
Greta Onieogou | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 March 1991 |
| Citizenship | Canada |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2005–present |
Greta Onieogou (Russian: Грета Онейогоу; born March 14, 1991)[1] is a Canadian actress, best known for her roles as Layla Keating in the All American drama series, Keri Madsen in the CBS series Ransom, Themis in the CBC series Murdoch Mysteries, the Town Council Speaker in Schitt's Creek, and as Soraya Duval in the Canadian drama Heartland.[2][3]
Early life[edit]
Onieogou was born in Leningrad, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union, to Nigerian-Russian parents.[4] When Onieogou was five, she moved with her parents to Toronto.[4] She used to be a rhythmic gymnast and worked with Alexandra Orlando for a couple months during her training.[4]
Career[edit]
In 2018, Onieogou was cast in the pilot for All American.[5]
In 2019, Onieogou started her own YouTube channel.[6]
Personal life[edit]
Onieogou is fluent in Russian and English.[4]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Fever Pitch | Tammy | |
| 2009 | Victoria Day | Sara | |
| 2016 | Miss Sloane | Greta (CKW Junior) | |
| 2017 | Undercover Grandpa | Angie Wagner |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Sirina | Episode: "Working for the Weekend" |
| 2009 | Overruled! | Vanessa | Episode: "Worlds Collide" |
| 2007–2015 | Heartland | Soraya Duval | Recurring role; 50 episodes |
| 2015 | Heroes Reborn: Dark Matters | Aly | Recurring role; 6 episodes |
| 2017 | Schitt's Creek | Town Council Speaker | Episode: "Opening Night" |
| 2017 | Ransom | Keri Madsen | Episode: "Regeneration" |
| 2017 | Murdoch Mysteries | Themis | Episode: "Hades Hath No Fury" |
| 2017 | Frankie Drake Mysteries | Elsie Thompson | Episode: "Healing Hands" |
| 2018 | Workin' Moms | Young Woman #2 | Episode: "If Women Had to Give Birth" |
| 2018 | Imposters | Front Desk Clerk | Episode: "The World Needs Heroes. Over." |
| 2018 | Anne with an E | Ruth | Episode: "The Painful Eagerness of Unfed Hope" |
| 2018–present | All American | Layla Keating | Main role |
| 2022 | All American: Homecoming | Layla Keating | Episode: "Integrity" |
References[edit]
- ^ "Happy Birthday Greta". Archived from the original on 26 December 2021. Retrieved 30 March 2020.
- ^ Stockly, Ed (9 March 2020). "What's on TV Monday, March 9: '9-1-1: Lone Star' on Fox". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
- ^ Anatharaman, Maitreyi (16 October 2018). "The CW's 'All American' has trouble with the snap". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
- ^ a b c d "GRETA ONIEOGOU'S ANSWERS TO LAST WEEK'S QUESTIONS". CBC. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
- ^ Petski, Denise (15 March 2018). "Bre-Z & Greta Onieogou Join April Blair/Spencer Paysinger CW Pilot". Deadline. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
- ^ "Greta Onieogou - YouTube". YouTube.