Greta Onieogou facts for kids

Greta Onieogou (born March 14, 1991) is a Canadian actress. She is best known for her role as Layla Keating in the popular drama series All American. She has also appeared in other well-known shows like Heartland and Murdoch Mysteries.

Early Life and Background

Greta Onieogou was born in Leningrad, which is now called Saint Petersburg, in Russia. Her parents are from both Nigeria and Russia.

When Greta was five years old, her family moved to Toronto, Canada. Growing up, she was a rhythmic gymnast. She even trained with famous Canadian gymnast Alexandra Orlando for a short time.

Greta's Acting Career

Greta Onieogou began her acting journey in 2005. One of her early roles was in the movie Fever Pitch.

From 2007 to 2015, Greta played a character named Soraya Duval in the Canadian TV series Heartland. This was a recurring role, meaning she appeared in many episodes.

In 2018, Greta got a big role in the TV show All American. She plays Layla Keating, one of the main characters in the series. She also appeared as Layla in All American: Homecoming in 2022.

Greta has also acted in other TV shows. These include Ransom, Murdoch Mysteries, and Schitt's Creek.

In 2019, Greta started her own YouTube channel. On her channel, she shares videos about her life and experiences.

Personal Facts

Greta Onieogou can speak two languages fluently. She speaks both English and Russian.