Greta Onieogou (Russian: Грета Онейогоу; born 14 March 1991)[1] is a Canadian actress, best known for her lead role as Layla Keating in the American drama series All American and as Soraya Duval in the Canadian drama Heartland.[2][3]
Greta Onieogou | |
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Born | (1991-03-14) 14 March 1991 (age 31) Leningrad, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union (now Saint Petersburg, Russia) |
Citizenship | Canada |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2005–present |
Onieogou was born in Leningrad, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union in southern Saint Petersburg, Russia to Nigerian-Russian parents.[4] When Onieogou was five, she moved with her parents to Toronto, Canada.[4] She used to be a rhythmic gymnast and worked with Alexandra Orlando for a couple months during her training.[4]
In 2018, Onieogou was cast in the pilot for All American.[5]
In 2019, Onieogou started her own YouTube channel.[6]
Onieogou is fluent in Russian and English.[4]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2005 | Fever Pitch | Tammy | |
2009 | Victoria Day | Sara | |
2016 | Miss Sloane | Greta (CKW Junior) | |
2017 | Undercover Grandpa | Angie Wagner |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2006 | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Sirina | Episode: "Working for the Weekend" |
2009 | Overruled! | Vanessa | Episode: "Worlds Collide" |
2007–2015 | Heartland | Soraya Duval | Recurring role; 50 episodes |
2015 | Heroes Reborn: Dark Matters | Aly | Recurring role; 6 episodes |
2017 | Schitt's Creek | Town Council Speaker | Episode: "Opening Night" |
2017 | Ransom | Keri Madsen | Episode: "Regeneration" |
2017 | Murdoch Mysteries | Themis | Episode: "Hades Hath No Fury" |
2017 | Frankie Drake Mysteries | Elsie Thompson | Episode: "Healing Hands" |
2018 | Workin' Moms | Young Woman #2 | Episode: "If Women Had to Give Birth" |
2018 | Imposters | Front Desk Clerk | Episode: "The World Needs Heroes. Over." |
2018 | Anne with an E | Ruth | Episode: "The Painful Eagerness of Unfed Hope" |
2018–present | All American | Layla Keating | Main role |