Greta Onieogou
Greta Onieogou (Russian: Грета Онейогоу; born March 14, 1991)[1] is a Canadian actress, best known for her lead role as Layla Keating in the American drama series All American and as Soraya Duval in the Canadian drama Heartland.[2][3]
Greta Onieogou | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 14, 1991 |
| Citizenship | Canada |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2005–present |
Early life
Onieogou was born in Leningrad, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union in southern Saint Petersburg, Russia to Nigerian-Russian parents.[4] When Onieogou was five, she moved with her parents to Toronto, Canada.[4] She used to be a rhythmic gymnast and worked with Alexandra Orlando for a couple months during her training.[4]
Career
Onieogou is represented by Fountainhead Talent and The Burstein Company.[5]
In 2018, Onieogou was cast in the pilot for All American.[5]
Personal life
Onieogou is fluent in Russian and English.[4]
Filmography
| 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 |
References
- "Happy Birthday Greta". Retrieved 30 March 2020.
- Stockly, Ed. "What's on TV Monday, March 9: '9-1-1: Lone Star' on Fox". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
- Anatharaman, Maitreyi. "The CW's 'All American' has trouble with the snap". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
- "GRETA ONIEOGOU'S ANSWERS TO LAST WEEK'S QUESTIONS". CBC. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
- Petski, Denise. "Bre-Z & Greta Onieogou Join April Blair/Spencer Paysinger CW Pilot". Deadline. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZrTdbheEP9KMrm1Vw08DwQ/videos
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