Deborah Ayorinde

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Deborah Ayorinde
Born
Deborah Olayinka Ayorinde

(1987-08-13) 13 August 1987 (age 34)
Enfield, London, England
Alma materHoward University
OccupationActor
Years active2010–present

Deborah Olayinka Ayorinde (born 13 August 1987) is a British-Nigerian[1] actress raised in the United States. She is known for her role in the Amazon Prime horror series Them (2021).[2]

Early life and education[]

Ayorinde was born in London, England[3] to Nigerian parents.[4][5] She spent her childhood in London before relocating to San Jose, California when she was 8.[6]

In May 2009, she graduated with honors from Howard University's John H. Johnson School of Communications with a Bachelor of Arts in Film Production. During her matriculation at Howard, she won the coveted Paul Robeson Best Actress award for her performance in a short film she wrote and directed. The film also won the award for Best Cinematography.[7]

Acting career[]

Ayorinde's resume includes her work on Netflix's popular Marvel series Luke Cage, and as Simone (the “other woman”) in the American comedy film, Girls Trip. She starred opposite Cynthia Erivo and Janelle Monáe in Harriet, a biopic of American abolitionist and political activist Harriet Tubman, and she also starred in a season of HBO's True Detective.

In 2019, it was announced that she had joined the cast of Amazon Prime's Them for which Ayorinde received rave reviews for her portrayal of the character, Livia "Lucky" Emory. She received an Independent Spirit Award nomination for her performance.

In the same year, it was also announced that she had been added to the cast of Fatherhood.[8] In June 2021, Fatherhood debuted at Number 1 on Netflix in both the United States and the United Kingdom.[9]

Filmography[]

Film[]

Year Title Role Notes
2014 She Believes Pearl Short film
2016 Barbershop: The Next Cut Marquita
2016 Bad Dad Rehab Regina
2017 The Wizard of Lies Salon Receptionist
2017 Deceit DMV Attendant
2017 Girls Trip Simone
2019 Harriet Rachel Ross
2020 Always & 4Ever Sommer
2021 Fatherhood Liz
2021 Main Justice Ursula

Television[]

Year Title Role Notes
2010 Meet the Browns Chloe Episode: "Meet the Consequences"
2011 Necessary Roughness Rochelle Episode: "Spinning Out"
2012 The Game Episode: "Grand Opening, Grand Closing"
2014 Survivor's Remorse Heather Episode: "How to Build a Brand"
2014 Constantine Officer Sullivan Episode: "Rage of Caliban"
2015 Sleepy Hollow Michelle Episode: "Awakening"
2015 Complications Kate Episode: "Relapse"
2016 Game of Silence Amy Reese 2 episodes
2016 Luke Cage Candace 6 episodes
2017 The Affair Jessa Episode 3.8
2019 True Detective Becca Hays 2 episodes
2019 The Village Dana 3 episodes
2021 Them Livia 'Lucky' Emory 10 episodes
2021 Truth Be Told Rose 6 episodes
2022 Nina TBA

Awards and nominations[]

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2022
 Independent Spirit Awards Best Female Performance in a Scripted Series Them Nominated [10]

References[]

  1. ^ Ayorinde, Deborah Olayinka [@DeborahAyorinde] (21 July 2021). "I'm… Nigerian first…Londoner second…YAY Arean third (IYKYK)" (Tweet). Retrieved 21 July 2021 – via Twitter.
  2. ^ "'Them': Deborah Ayorinde & Ashley Thomas To Star In Amazon Anthology Series From Lena Waithe". Deadline. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
  3. ^ "Deborah Ayorinde". Issue. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
  4. ^ "British-Nigerian Actress Deborah Ayorinde Will Star in Lena Waithe's Horror Series 'Them'". Okay Africa. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
  5. ^ "5 Things To Know And Cherish About 'Girls Trip' Star Deborah Ayorinde". Essence. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  6. ^ "Starring On Them Helped Deborah Ayorinde Confront Her Trauma". Bustle. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
  7. ^ "Deborah Ayorinde". Issue. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
  8. ^ "Lil Rel Howery, Paul Reiser, & Deborah Ayorinde Join Sony's Kevin Hart-Led 'Fatherhood' Film". Deadline. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  9. ^ "The Most Popular Movies On Netflix Right Now Besides 'Fatherhood'". Huffington Post. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  10. ^ "Film Independent Spirit Awards". Filmindependent.org. Retrieved 30 December 2021.

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