Cynthia Erivo

Cast · Writer

Born

January 8, 1987 · Stockwell, London, England, UK

Birth name

Cynthia Chinasaokwu Onyedinmanasu Amarachukwu Owezuke Echimino Erivo

Cynthia Erivo (Stockwell, London, 1987) is a British actress, singer, and composer. Trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, she appeared in musical film as Elphaba in the cinematic adaptation of Wicked and starred in Harriet, earning an Academy Award nomination. She also appeared in series such as Genius: Aretha. Her career has been defined by the integration of singing and acting, excelling in roles that demand strong vocal performance and dramatic presence, establishing her as a leading figure in contemporary musical cinema.