Ciera Angelia is an American actress known for her roles in Sisters and Empire. She is also a writer and producer who created and starred in Pay Up Hollywood and Sarahnormal.
Personal life
Ciera Angelia married Dame Pierre.
She was born in Detroit, Michigan, and studied at the University of Illinois.
Breakthrough in *Sisters* and *Empire*
Angelia began her acting career with a guest role on FOX's Empire, appearing alongside Jussie Smollett. Her acting debut came in Tucker's Wind in 2009.
Her breakthrough followed with a leading role as Diamond in BET's Sisters. She has also appeared in projects including A Verry Merry Hood Christmas, Millennials, The Divorce Lawyer, A Mother's Confession, and The Mistress.
Writing and producing
Alongside acting, Angelia has developed work as a writer and producer. She wrote, executive-produced, and starred in Pay Up Hollywood and Sarahnormal.
She co-created Pay Up Hollywood and has also worked as a producer or executive producer on projects including Nola, Max and Lucy, The Nun, the Witch and the Bloodsucker, and All the Shine.
Awards and selected roles
Angelia won the Best Actress award at the African American Indie Film Awards in 2021. She also received a Hollywood Prestigious Award nomination for Best Actress for her role in Circumstances 2: The Chase.
Her film roles include Tanya in Trust Nobody and Trust Nobody 2: Still No Trust, Agent Li Chan in Circumstances 3, Tequila in Quik Money, Kimora Divine in Black Strait Blues, and Richie Warren in All the Shine.
Quick facts
- Ciera Angelia holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Illinois.
- Her acting debut came in the 2009 film Tucker's Wind.
- Her on-screen career launched with a guest role on FOX's Empire.
- Angelia's breakthrough role was a leading part in BET's Sisters.
- She won Best Actress at the African American Indie Film Awards in 2021.
- She received a Hollywood Prestigious Award nomination for Best Actress for Circumstances 2: The Chase.
- Angelia wrote, executive-produced, and starred in Pay Up Hollywood and Sarahnormal.
- She co-created the show Pay Up Hollywood.
- She played Diamond in Sisters, Tanya in Trust Nobody and Trust Nobody 2: Still No Trust, and Agent Li Chan in Circumstances 3.
- She played Richie Warren and served as a producer on All the Shine.
FAQs about Ciera Angelia
How tall is Ciera Angelia?
Ciera Angelia is 5 feet 2 inches tall, or 1.57 metres.
Is Ciera Angelia married?
Ciera Angelia married Dame Pierre.
What is Ciera Angelia's nationality?
Ciera Angelia is American.
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