Olivia Oguma's early life was marked by her successful career as a Ford Model, with a long list of notable clients including Chanel, Vogue, Saks Fifth Avenue, Earnshaws, Motorola, and the Gap. She quickly expanded her horizons into the commercial world, appearing in an impressive 62 commercials for prominent brands such as Tide, Jell-o, IBM Computers, Triaminic, and Life Cereal.
Following her steady work as a model and commercial actress, Olivia landed the role of Pearl in the NBC pilot "Magic Music Hall" alongside Eric Clapton. This was soon followed by her regular appearance on the beloved PBS children's show Sesame Street, where she played herself, and a small role on the NBC soap Another World.
Olivia then ventured into the world of theater, appearing on Broadway and in national tours, including the iconic productions of "Les Miserables" and "A Christmas Carol." As a talented singer, she has lent her voice to several films, including Stepmom (1998) and Fallen (1998),and has contributed to ten albums.
Olivia's family is steeped in the arts, with her mother, Karen Oguma, a retired professional ballet dancer who performed with esteemed companies such as the Boston Ballet, Joffrey 2nd Company, and American Ballet Theater. Her father is a renowned chef in New York City, and her brother, Oliver Oguma, is also an actor and singer with a diverse range of credits in theater, opera, film, and television.
