Annie Ilonzeh facts for kids

Annette Ngozi Ilonzeh (born August 23, 1983), known as Annie Ilonzeh, is an American actress. She is famous for her roles in popular TV shows. Many people know her as Maya Ward in the soap opera General Hospital or as Kate Prince in the 2011 reboot of Charlie's Angels.

She also played the paramedic Emily Foster in the action-packed drama series Chicago Fire. Ilonzeh has appeared in many other shows, including Arrow and Empire.

Early Life and First Roles

Annie Ilonzeh was born in Grapevine, Texas. Her father is from Nigeria, and her mother is American. She went to Colleyville Heritage High School.

In 2007, she started her acting career with a guest role on the popular TV show How I Met Your Mother. After that, she appeared in small parts in movies like He's Just Not That Into You and Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief. She also had a recurring role on the TV series Melrose Place from 2009 to 2010.

Career on Television

General Hospital and Charlie's Angels

From 2010 to 2011, Ilonzeh became well-known for playing Maya Ward on the ABC soap opera General Hospital. A soap opera is a TV drama with ongoing stories about the lives of its characters.

In 2011, she got a main role as one of the "Angels" in the new version of the classic TV show Charlie's Angels. She played Kate Prince, a smart and tough ex-police officer. The show was a big opportunity for her, but it was canceled after only a few episodes.

Chicago Fire and Other Shows

From 2018 to 2020, Ilonzeh joined the cast of the NBC drama Chicago Fire. She played Emily Foster, a brave paramedic who helps save lives. This role made her a familiar face to many viewers. She was a main character for two seasons.

Over the years, Ilonzeh has appeared in many other TV shows. She had roles in:

• Arrow, where she played Joanna De La Vega.
• Drop Dead Diva, a comedy-drama series.
• Empire, a popular drama about a music company.
• Person of Interest, a crime-fighting show.
• S.W.A.T., where she joined the cast in 2024 as Officer Devin Gamble.

Movie Career

In 2017, Ilonzeh played Kidada Jones in the movie All Eyez on Me. The film tells the life story of the famous hip-hop artist Tupac Shakur.

That same year, she starred in the thriller 'Til Death Do Us Part. In 2018, she acted alongside Jennifer Garner in the action movie Peppermint.

More recently, she has starred in several thriller and horror movies. These include Fear (2023), Ruined (2023), and Soul Mates (2023).

Selected Filmography

Here are some of Annie Ilonzeh's most well-known roles in movies and television.

Film

Television