Sierra Capri (born September 8, 1998) is an American actress. She is known for starring in the Netflix series On My Block as Monse Finnie.[1][2]
Sierra Capri | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 8, 1998 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Known for | On My Block |
Early life
editCapri was born and raised in Baltimore and moved to Georgia when she was 12.[3] She was interested in acting from a young age. She promised her parents she would graduate from college before pursuing the career full-time.[1]
Career
editShe never studied acting. As a college student studying biology at college in Savannah, Georgia, she took jobs as an uncredited extra in the 2016 films Hidden Figures and Neighbors 2.[4][dead link]
While working on Hidden Figures, she submitted audition tapes with the help of another actress on set, and auditioned for the Netflix original series On My Block.[4] Capri told Terroir in 2018: "I was preparing myself for anything at that point, it didn’t really hit me until one of the casting directors emailed me and said, we like you, do you have time tomorrow to FaceTime one of the producers? And that turned out to be Lauren Iungerich, who is the creator of the show."[citation needed] After accepting the lead role of Monse Finnie, an Afro-Latina teenager, Capri left college to film the show.[5][6] The show received critical acclaim, with the ensemble cast being praised for their performances.[7] Capri is not Afro-Latina, but said in an interview with Remezcla that she can relate to Monse "in the sense that I’m multicultural and growing up I didn’t know that I wasn’t that accepted by either side."[8]
In 2019, Capri starred as Kai in the indie film American Skin,[9] which premiered at the Venice Film Festival in September 2019.[10] It was received negatively by critics.[11] In the same year, she was invited to be a part of a re-creation of the historic photograph "A Great Day in Harlem" by Art Kane, organized by the Strong Black Lead division of Netflix.[12]
Personal life
editCapri enjoys biology and would like to pursue a career in forensics while continuing acting.[5] She resides in Los Angeles.[13]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Hidden Figures | Extra | Uncredited | [4] |
| Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising | ||||
| 2019 | American Skin | Kai | [9] | |
| 2023 | Young. Wild. Free. | Cassidy | [14] |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2021 | On My Block | Monse Finnie | Main role; 38 episodes | [15] |
References
edit- ^ a b "'On My Block' Star Sierra Capri Talks Season Two: "A Lot of Questions Will Be Answered"". The Hollywood Reporter. 27 March 2019. Retrieved 2019-04-24.
- ^ Fernandez, Maria Elena (2019-06-19). "On My Block's Sierra Capri on Monse's Best Season Two Moments". Vulture. Retrieved 2019-12-13.
- ^ "Get Ready for Sierra Capri's Glow Up". PAPER. 2019-03-24. Retrieved 2019-04-24.
- ^ a b c "Sierra Capri is The Future". Terroir Magazine. Retrieved 2020-01-06.
- ^ a b "Sierra Capri Loves All the "Girl Power" In "On My Block" Season 2". Teen Vogue. 29 March 2019. Retrieved 2019-04-24.
- ^ Fernandez, Maria Elena (2019-06-19). "On My Block's Sierra Capri on Monse's Best Season Two Moments". Vulture. Retrieved 2020-01-06.
- ^ "'On My Block': Netflix's Timely Coming-Of-Age Dramedy Has A Lot Of Heart (Review)". shadowandact.com. Retrieved 2020-04-16.
- ^ "'On My Block' Showrunner Explains How Legal Issues Around Ethnicity Complicate Casting Afro-Latino Roles". Remezcla. 2019-03-27. Retrieved 2019-04-24.
- ^ a b "5 Need to Know Facts about 'On My Block' Star Sierra Capri". idolpersona.com. 2020-03-22. Retrieved 2020-04-16.
- ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (2019-08-07). "Nate Parker's 'American Skin' To World Premiere At Venice Film Festival". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-04-16.
- ^ Ehrlich, David (2019-09-01). "'American Skin' Review: Nate Parker's Terrible Comeback Is Like a Cross Between Frank Capra and Tommy Wiseau". IndieWire. Retrieved 2020-04-16.
- ^ "'On My Block' Star Sierra Capri Talks 'Life-Changing' Season 2". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved 2019-04-24.
- ^ Swep, Tone (2019-11-01). "Actress Sierra Capri is here to command real heroine roles, challenge the status quo, and make her dreams a reality. The beautiful B-More native talks socioeconomics, classic films, and life "On My Block" in Her LXR Mag Exclusive". LOOT & RIOT. Retrieved 2020-01-06.
- ^ Genai, Shanelle (January 24, 2023). "Sundance 2023: Algee Smith Takes a Convincing Turn Towards Recklessness in Young.Wild.Free". The Root. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
- ^ Petski, Denise (2018-01-30). "'On My Block' Trailer: First Look At Netflix Comedy From 'Awkward' Creator Lauren Iungerich & Premiere Date". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-04-16.
External links
edit- Sierra Capri at IMDb
- Sierra Capri on Instagram