Anjelika Washington (born May 15, 1998)[1] is an American actress known for her work as Fareeda in the Netflix movie Tall Girl[2] and Beth Chapel / Doctor Mid-Nite in the DC Universe series Stargirl.[3][4]
Anjelika Washington | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 15, 1998 Bakersfield, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2014–present |
Early life
editWashington was born and raised in California.[5]
Career
editWashington received considerable acclaim for her role as Fareeda in the Netflix movie Tall Girl.[6] Washington also appeared as Gloria in the ATTN online show Girls Room.[7]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Tall Girl | Fareeda | |
| 2021 | Moxie | Amaya | |
| 2022 | Tall Girl 2 | Fareeda | |
| 2022 | Love and Gelato | Addie | |
| 2023 | Praise This | Jess |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Runaways | Gert #2 | Episode: "Fifteen" and "Refraction" |
| 2018 | Young Sheldon | Libby | Episode: "Dolomite, Apple Slices, and a Mystery Woman" |
| 2020 | Girls Room | Gloria | Main role |
| 2020–2022 | Stargirl | Beth Chapel / Doctor Mid-Nite | Main role |
References
edit- ^ ""Hourman and Dr Mid-Nite" with guests Cameron Gellman and Anjelika Washington – Stargirl Aftershow". Archived from the original on 2021-11-15. Retrieved 2020-06-25.
- ^ Elisabeth, Sydney (13 September 2019). "'Tall Girl' Review: Struggling to Rise Above". NY Times. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- ^ Nolan, L.D. (18 April 2020). "Stargirl: DC Comics' Doctor Mid-Nite, Explained". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ Bucksbaum, Sydney (15 June 2020). "Stargirl's Anjelika Washington on the importance of debuting a Black female superhero now". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- ^ Staff (3 December 2019). "Interview: Anjelika Washington of Netflix's Tall Girl". Urban Magazine. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ Crimmins, Tricia (14 September 2019). "Netflix's 'Tall Girl' needs way more of Anjelika Washington's Fareeda". Mashable. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ Bowen, Cat (26 February 2020). "'Girls Room' From Lena Waithe & ATTN Hopes To Inspire Girls' Confidence". Romper. Retrieved 8 June 2020.