Pepi Sonuga is an incredibly talented and versatile actress who has made a significant impact on both the big and small screens. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, she moved to Los Angeles, California at the tender age of 10 to pursue a career in the entertainment industry.
At just 15 years old, she won the prestigious title of Miss Jr. Teen Los Angeles in a local pageant, which marked the beginning of her journey in modeling. She went on to model for renowned brands such as Hot Topic, Forever 21, and Skechers, among many others.
Pepi attended Culver City High School, where she developed a passion for the performing arts. She enrolled in a drama class that focused on theater arts, improvisation, and script writing, which laid the foundation for her future success.
Her impressive acting career took off with her role in the 2013 drama film, The Life Of A King, which tells the inspiring true story of Eugene Brown, played by Cuba Gooding Jr.
On television, Pepi has made notable appearances in Starz's comedy-horror series, Ash VS Evil Dead, and recurred on the Freeform family drama, The Fosters. Her most recent stint was as a series regular on the Freeform drama series, Famous In Love, for two seasons.
Pepi's upcoming project is the feature film, Thriller, which she will star alongside Mykelti Williamson and RZA. Written and directed by Dallas Jackson, the horror film is based on the true story of a group of South Central Los Angeles teens who are terrorized during Homecoming weekend years after a childhood prank goes horribly wrong. The film premiered at the 2018 LA Film Festival, showcasing Pepi's incredible talent and range as an actress.
