Episode 11: Letitia Wright

Letitia Wright's career began with guest appearances on British TV shows like TOY BOY and DOCTOR WHO Her breakout role came in the 2015 film URBAN HYMNS earning her a British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)recognition. She also received a Primetime Emmy nomination for her performance in the critically acclaimed BLACK MIRROR. Wright was propelled to global fame for performance as the intelligent and tech-savvy Shuri, T’Challa’s (Black Panther) sister, in Ryan Coogler’s BLACK PANTHER. The role garnered critical acclaim and awards, including a BAFTA Rising Star Award. Wright's success continued with her role as Altheia Jones in Steve McQueen's SMALL AXE anthology series (2020), episode 1 (MANGROVE). Her portrayal of a Black Panther Party leader further solidified her talent. In 2023, the University of Guyana honored her with an Honorary Doctorate in Arts and Letters. Letitia Wright's journey is far from over, with a promising future ahead. (Generated by Google Gemini). MUSIC COMPOSED BY: Edzer Angerville and Marcus Pinn.