Djouliet Amara
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Djouliet Amara is a Canadian actress and dancer. She is known for her role as Trina Hubbard in the Apple TV+ seriesThe Big Door Prize, and for her portrayal of Viv in Molly McGlynn's 2024 comedy-drama Fitting In.[1]
Early life and education
Amara was born in Russia. When she was very young, her family emigrated from Russia and Sierra Leone to Winnipeg, Canada where she was raised.[2][3] Amara grew up dancing and competed in dance competitions as a child.[citation needed] She attended Fordham University at its Lincoln Center campus, studying dance and psychology in the Ailey/Fordham BFA Program.[4]
Career
Amara's career began in dance, moving to New York to pursue dance professionally. She danced with Ailey II as a company apprentice.[5]
She launched her acting career after landing the role of Rosalind in the 2021 horror film Seance starring Suki Waterhouse. She featured on shows including Riverdale as Nancy Woods, Superman & Lois as Aubrey, Devil in Ohio as Tatiana, and on Emmy-nominated CBC and BET+ series The Porter as Corrine.
Amara booked her first lead role in Apple TV+ comedy series The Big Door Prize, playing Trina Hubbard, daughter of Dusty (Chris O'Dowd) and Cass (Gabrielle Dennis).
Amara stars in the upcoming traumady Fitting In, directed by Molly McGlynn. She acts alongside Maddie Ziegler as Viv, best friend of Ziegler's character Lindy.
Other credits include Lulu in Guilty Party, Angie Brooks in So Help Me Todd, and Tess in Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between.
Personal life
Amara currently resides in New York City.[3]
References
- ↑ Petski, Denise (2022-02-07). "'The Big Door Prize': Djouliet Amara, Ally Maki & Crystal Fox Round Out Series Regular Cast For Apple TV+ Comedy". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
- ↑ "Djouliet Amara Features In Our Autumn/Fall 2022 Issue". Wonderland. 2022-11-01. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Djouliet Amara On Dreaming Up Her Ideal Life, Following Her Joy, Leading With An Open Heart, and 'The Big Door Prize' On Apple TV+". Rose & Ivy. 2023-04-21. Retrieved 2024-01-25.
- ↑ "Djouliet Amara - In Her Own Style". www.thebaremagazine.com. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
- ↑ "A Professional Ballerina's Beauty Routine". Into The Gloss. 2018-11-30. Retrieved 2024-01-25.
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