Precious O. Mustapha (born 13 April 1997) is a British actress. She is known for her role in the Netflix series Fate: The Winx Saga (2021–2022).[1]

Precious Mustapha
Born (1997-04-13) 13 April 1997 (age 27)
Hackney, London, United Kingdom
Alma materEast 15 Acting School
Years active2019–present

Early life

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Mustapha was born in Hackney, East London and raised by her mother with two sisters.[2] Of Nigerian descent, she speaks English and Yoruba. Mustapha attended Mossbourne Community Academy. At the recommendation of her drama teacher,[3] she went on to train at the East 15 Acting School, completing a Bachelor of Arts awarded by the University of Essex in 2018.[4][5]

Career

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Mustapha made her television debut with a guest appearance in a 2019 episode of the ITV detective drama Endeavour. She then landed her first main television role in the Netflix teen fantasy series Fate: The Winx Saga, a live-action adaptation of the animated series Winx Club, as Aisha.[6][7] The series premiered in 2021[8] and ran for two seasons.[9] Also in 2021, Mustapha played Roxy Millikan in the second series of the Sky Comedy police procedural Code 404[10] and modeled for H&M on a campaign with Lily Newmark.[11]

In 2023, Mustapha had a recurring role as Simi in the final season of the Apple TV+ sports comedy Ted Lasso[12] and made a guest appearance in an episode of the Amazon Prime series The Power.

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
2019 Endeavour Lucy Paroo Episode: "Degüello"
2020 The Stranger Student 1 episode
2021 Code 404 Roxy Millikan 3 episodes (series 2)
Daddy's Girl Sade Short film
Colby Colby Short film
2021–2022 Fate: The Winx Saga Aisha Main role
2023 The Power Marissa Episode: "A Better Future is in Your Hands"
Ted Lasso Simi 3 episodes
The New Girl Grace Short film

References

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  1. ^ "Rising Stars: Precious Mustapha". The Media Eye. 30 May 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  2. ^ Mamona, Sheilla (11 October 2021). "Precious Mustapha from Winx Saga on modelling for H&M, being an advocate for Black women, and how she navigates anxiety". Glamour. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  3. ^ Holmes, Celestial (24 September 2022). "'Fate' Led Precious Mustapha to Acting". Black Girl Nerds. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  4. ^ "BA Acting Graduates 2018". East 15 ENCORE. 21 May 2018. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
  5. ^ Oladele, Bashirat (3 December 2021). "Precious Mustapha on Fate: The Winx Saga and Complex Black Characters". Meeting of Minds. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  6. ^ Williams, Amanda; Ray, Alyssa (16 February 2021). "Precious Mustapha Reveals the Moment She Realized Fate: The Winx Saga Would Be a Hit". E!. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
  7. ^ Pentelow, Orla (11 February 2021). "Precious Mustapha On Lockdown Boredom, Bridgerton, & Her Acting Heroes". Bustle. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
  8. ^ "TV preview: Rising stars Abigail Cowen, Danny Griffin, Eliot Salt, and Precious Mustapha on Netflix's new fairy series". The Herald. 13 February 2021. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
  9. ^ Williams, Lexi (26 September 2022). "Yes, Precious Mustapha is reading all your Fate: The Winx Saga fan theories". Elite Daily. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  10. ^ "Precious Mustapha". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  11. ^ "H&M's autumn/winter 2021 collection puts a contemporary twist on gorpcore practicality". H&M. 1 September 2021. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  12. ^ Elpers, Shelby (17 May 2023). "'Ted Lasso' 3×10 Review: "International Break"". Fangirlish. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
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