Letitia Wright

Letitia Wright

Letitia Michelle Wright (born 31 October 1993) is a Guyanese-born British actress. She is known for playing Shuri in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), beginning with Black Panther (2018), and then in Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019), and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022). She also starred in the television series Black Mirror (2011–2019), Humans (2015–2016), and Top Boy (2019).

Wright was born in Georgetown, Guyana, and moved to London with her family when she was seven years old. She began acting at the age of 16, appearing in small television roles before making her film debut in Victim (2011). She gained wider recognition for her role as Shuri in Black Panther, for which she received critical acclaim and was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.

Wright has also appeared in the films The Commuter (2018), Ready Player One (2018), and Death on the Nile (2022). In 2021, she starred in the independent film Mangrove, which was part of the Steve McQueen anthology series Small Axe.

Wright has been praised for her performances in both film and television. She has been described as a "rising star" and "one of the most exciting young actresses working today."

In addition to her acting career, Wright is also a vocal advocate for diversity in the entertainment industry. She has spoken out against the lack of representation of black women in film and television, and has called for more opportunities for black actors and actresses.

Wright is a role model for many young people, and she is an inspiration to aspiring actors and actresses around the world. She is a talented and versatile actress who is sure to continue to make a big impact in the entertainment industry for many years to come.

Personal life

Wright is a Christian. She is also a vegan and an advocate for animal rights. She is a supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Wright is a private person and does not share much about her personal life. She is not known to be dating anyone at the moment.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Director 2011 Victim Nyla Andy Goddard 2012 My Brother the Devil Aisha Sally El Hosaini 2015 Urban Hymn Jamie Harrison Michael Caton-Jones 2017 The Commuter Jules Jaume Collet-Serra 2018 Black Panther Shuri Ryan Coogler 2018 Ready Player One Rebecka "Art3mis" Steven Spielberg 2018 Avengers: Infinity War Shuri Joe and Anthony Russo 2019 Avengers: Endgame Shuri Joe and Anthony Russo 2022 Death on the Nile Rosalie Otterbourne Kenneth Branagh 2022 Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Shuri / Black Panther Ryan Coogler

Television

Year Title Role Notes 2011 Top Boy Chantelle 2 episodes 2011–2019 Black Mirror Various roles 4 episodes 2013 Coming Up Abi Episode: "Big Girl" 2013 Chasing Shadows Taylor Davis 4 episodes 2015–2016 Humans Renée 12 episodes 2019 Top Boy Shelley 4 episodes 2020 Small Axe Altheia Jones-LeCointe Episode: "Mangrove"

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result 2018 Screen Actors Guild Award Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Black Panther Nominated 2019 Black Reel Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress, Motion Picture Black Panther Won 2019 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture Black Panther Nominated 2021 British Academy Television Awards Best Supporting Actress Small Axe Nominated 2022 Black Reel Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress, Motion Picture Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Nominated 2023 Golden Globe Awards Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Nominated