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Javicia Leslie (/dʒəˈviːsiə/ jə-VEE-see-ə;[1] born May 30, 1987) is an American actress. After landing her first major role in the Lifetime film Swim at Your Own Risk (2016), she appeared as a series regular on the BET drama The Family Business (2018–present) and the CBS comedy-drama God Friended Me (2018–2020). She also starred as the lead of the film Always a Bridesmaid (2019). In 2021, Leslie began portraying the title role of The CW superhero series Batwoman for the second and third season.
Javicia Leslie | |
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 Leslie in 2019 | |
| Born | May 30, 1987 Augsburg, West Germany |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Hampton University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Website | javicia |
Early life and education
Leslie was born into a military family on May 30, 1987, in Augsburg, Germany.[2][3] Her family moved to Maryland where she grew up in Upper Marlboro. She attended Hampton University where she appeared in productions of Seven Guitars, for colored girls, and Chicago.[2]
Career
Following her graduation, Leslie moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career.[4] She appeared in the BET series The Family Business and was in the 2019 film Always a Bridesmaid.[5] She previously appeared as a series regular on God Friended Me from 2018 to 2020, where she portrayed the sister of Brandon Micheal Hall's character. In 2020, Leslie was cast in the title role of Batwoman following the departure of original lead Ruby Rose. She plays Ryan Wilder, an original character created for the show, who takes up the mantle of Batwoman in the second season.[3]
Personal life
Leslie is bisexual.[4] She is a Christian[6] and trained in Muay Thai.[3]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | MuSicktuation | Kiyoko | Short |
| 2016 | Killer Coach | Samantha Morgan | TV Movie |
| Prototype | Waitress | TV Movie | |
| 2017 | Neva~eh | Princess Omni | Short |
| 2018 | Pas Honteux | Michelle | Short |
| 2019 | Stuck | Ebony | Short |
| First Day Back | Linda Jones | Short | |
| Always a Bridesmaid | Corina James | ||
| 2020 | Roped | Britney | |
| 2022 | We Are Gathered Here Today | Jen Stone-Spitz | |
| Something from Tiffany's | TBA |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–17 | Chef Julian | Monisha | Recurring Cast |
| 2016 | Hello Cupid Reboot | Mo | Main Cast |
| 2017 | Broke & Sexy | Monisha | Episode: "Broke&Sexy Finale" |
| 2017-18 | MacGyver | Jesse Colton | Episode: "Hook" & "Riley + Airplane" |
| 2018-21 | The Family Business | Paris Duncan | Recurring Cast: Season 1-2 & 4, Guest: Season 3 |
| 2018-20 | God Friended Me | Ali Finer | Main Cast |
| 2021-22 | Batwoman | Ryan Wilder/Batwoman | Main Cast: Season 2-3 |
| 2021 | The Flash | Episode: "Armageddon, Part 3 & 4" [7] | |
| 2023 | TBA | Guest role[8] |
References
- Hampton University (August 19, 2019). "Javicia Leslie Welcomes Onyx 12". Retrieved July 8, 2020 – via YouTube.
- "Javicia Leslie – God Friended Me Cast Member". God Friended Me. CBS. Archived from the original on July 11, 2020. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
Javicia Leslie was born in Augsburg, Germany. She moved to Maryland at a young age and was raised in Upper Marlboro, near Washington, D.C. … Her birthday is May 30.
- Crabtree, Erin (July 9, 2020). "Javicia Leslie Cast as New Batwoman for Season 2: 5 Things to Know". Us Weekly. Archived from the original on July 9, 2020. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
Leslie, 33 [as of July 9, 2020]...
- Ausiello, Michael (July 8, 2020). "Batwoman Taps Javicia Leslie to Replace Ruby Rose in Title Role". TVLine. Archived from the original on July 30, 2020. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
- Otterson, Joe (July 8, 2020). "'Batwoman' Casts Javicia Leslie as New Series Lead". Variety. Archived from the original on July 9, 2020. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
- Yan, Jack (April 28, 2020). "Javicia Leslie: balancing act". Lucire. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
As a Christian, Leslie felt God guided her to make the transition.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - Damore, Meagan (August 25, 2021). "Team Flash's Season 8 Roster Is Basically the Arrowverse's Justice League". CBR. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
- Bucksbaum, Sydney (October 24, 2022). "'The Flash' casts 'Batwoman' star Javicia Leslie in mystery role for final season". EW.com. Retrieved 2022-10-26.
External links
- Javicia Leslie at IMDb
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