Anjelika Washington

Anjelika Washington
Born (1998-05-15) May 15, 1998 (age 26)
Bakersfield, California, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active2014–present

Anjelika Washington (born May 15, 1998)[1] is an American actress known for her work as Fareeda in the Netflix movie Tall Girl[2] and Beth Chapel / Doctor Mid-Nite in the DC Universe series Stargirl.[3][4]

Early life

Washington was born and raised in California.[5]

Career

Washington received considerable acclaim for her role as Fareeda in the Netflix movie Tall Girl.[6] Washington also appeared as Gloria in the ATTN online show Girls Room.[7]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2019 Tall Girl Fareeda
2021 Moxie Amaya
2022 Tall Girl 2 Fareeda
2022 Love and Gelato Addie
2023 Praise This Jess

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2017 Runaways Gert #2 Episode: "Fifteen" and "Refraction"
2018 Young Sheldon Libby Episode: "Dolomite, Apple Slices, and a Mystery Woman"
2020 Girls Room Gloria Main role
2020–2022 Stargirl Beth Chapel / Doctor Mid-Nite Main role

References

  1. ^ ""Hourman and Dr Mid-Nite" with guests Cameron Gellman and Anjelika Washington – Stargirl Aftershow". Archived from the original on 2021-11-15. Retrieved 2020-06-25.
  2. ^ Elisabeth, Sydney (13 September 2019). "'Tall Girl' Review: Struggling to Rise Above". NY Times. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
  3. ^ Nolan, L.D. (18 April 2020). "Stargirl: DC Comics' Doctor Mid-Nite, Explained". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  4. ^ Bucksbaum, Sydney (15 June 2020). "Stargirl's Anjelika Washington on the importance of debuting a Black female superhero now". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
  5. ^ Staff (3 December 2019). "Interview: Anjelika Washington of Netflix's Tall Girl". Urban Magazine. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  6. ^ Crimmins, Tricia (14 September 2019). "Netflix's 'Tall Girl' needs way more of Anjelika Washington's Fareeda". Mashable. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  7. ^ Bowen, Cat (26 February 2020). "'Girls Room' From Lena Waithe & ATTN Hopes To Inspire Girls' Confidence". Romper. Retrieved 8 June 2020.