Antonia Gentry facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Antonia Gentry
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Antonia Bonea Gentry
September 25, 1997 |
| Alma mater | Emory University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2015–present |
Antonia Bonea Gentry (born September 25, 1997) is an American actress. She is well-known for playing Virginia "Ginny" Miller. This is a main role in the Netflix TV series Ginny & Georgia. The show started in 2021 and is still ongoing.
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Early Life and School
Antonia Gentry was born in Atlanta, Georgia. Her mother is from Jamaica, and her father is American. Antonia knew she wanted to be an actress from a very young age. She was only 5 years old when she decided this.
Becoming an Actress
She went to the John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School in Augusta, Georgia. There, she studied theatre. Later, she attended Emory University to study drama. At Emory, she joined a comedy-improv group called Rathskellar Comedy Improv Group. Improv is a type of acting where performers make up scenes on the spot. Before she graduated in 2019, Antonia was very busy. She balanced her acting roles with being a full-time college student. She also worked a part-time job.
Her Acting Career
Antonia Gentry has acted in many different roles. She started with two short films in 2015. In 2018, she played Jasmine in a romantic comedy movie called Candy Jar. She also appeared in one episode of the superhero TV series, Raising Dion.
Key Roles and Shows
Antonia graduated from Emory University in 2019. In the same week, she got an audition for Ginny & Georgia. She won the part of Ginny Miller. The series was released on Netflix in 2021. This role made her very famous. Antonia also has a main role in the 2024 comedy movie Prom Dates. She also appeared in the Netflix film Time Cut in 2024.
Fun Facts
During her last year of college, Antonia adopted a cat. She named her cat Buttersworth.
Movies and TV Shows
Here are some of the movies and TV shows Antonia Gentry has been in:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2015 | Lone Wolf Mason | Madison | Short film |
| 2018 | Candy Jar | Jasmine Spencer | Netflix movie |
| 2024 | Prom Dates | Jess | Hulu movie |
| Time Cut | Summer Lucy Field | Netflix movie |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2014 | Dont Text and Drive Pay Attention | Teenage Driver | Public Service Announcement (PSA) |
| 2015 | Driver's Ed: Tales from the Street | Sara | Public Service Announcement (PSA) |
| 2019 | Raising Dion | Wendy | One episode of the TV series |
| 2021–present | Ginny & Georgia | Ginny Miller | Main role; Netflix TV series |
Awards
Antonia Gentry has been recognized for her acting.
| Year | Organization | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
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| 2021 | MTV Movie & TV Awards | Best Breakthrough Performance | Ginny & Georgia | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Antonia Gentry para niños
