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Greta Onieogou
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| Born | 14 March 1991 |
| Citizenship | Canada |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2005–present |
Greta Onieogou (born March 14, 1991) is a Canadian actress. She is best known for her role as Layla Keating in the popular TV drama series All American. She also played Keri Madsen in the CBS show Ransom and Soraya Duval in the Canadian drama Heartland.
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About Greta Onieogou
Early Life and Background
Greta Onieogou was born in Leningrad, which is now called Saint Petersburg, in Russia. Her parents are from Nigeria and Russia. When Greta was five years old, her family moved to Toronto, Canada.
Before becoming an actress, Greta was a rhythmic gymnast. She even trained with famous gymnast Alexandra Orlando for a few months.
Acting Career Highlights
Greta's acting journey began in 2005. In 2018, she got a big role in the pilot episode of All American. This show became very popular. She plays Layla Keating, a main character in the series.
Greta also started her own YouTube channel in 2019. This allows her to connect with her fans in a different way.
Personal Details
Greta Onieogou is fluent in two languages: English and Russian.
Greta Onieogou's Work
Film Appearances
Greta has acted in several movies. Here are some of them:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2005 | Fever Pitch | Tammy | |
| 2009 | Victoria Day | Sara | |
| 2016 | Miss Sloane | Greta (CKW Junior) | |
| 2017 | Undercover Grandpa | Angie Wagner | |
| 2025 | Vipers | Beatrix | Short film |
Television Roles
Greta has appeared in many television shows. She has played both recurring and main roles.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2006 | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Sirina | Episode: "Working for the Weekend" |
| 2009 | Overruled! | Vanessa | Episode: "Worlds Collide" |
| 2007–2015 | Heartland | Soraya Duval | Recurring role; 50 episodes |
| 2015 | Heroes Reborn: Dark Matters | Aly | Recurring role; 6 episodes |
| 2017 | Schitt's Creek | Town Council Speaker | Episode: "Opening Night" |
| Ransom | Keri Madsen | Episode: "Regeneration" | |
| Murdoch Mysteries | Themis | Episode: "Hades Hath No Fury" | |
| Frankie Drake Mysteries | Elsie Thompson | Episode: "Healing Hands" | |
| 2018 | Workin' Moms | Young Woman #2 | Episode: "If Women Had to Give Birth" |
| Imposters | Front Desk Clerk | Episode: "The World Needs Heroes. Over." | |
| Anne with an E | Ruth | Episode: "The Painful Eagerness of Unfed Hope" | |
| 2018–present | All American | Layla Keating | Main role |
| 2022 | All American: Homecoming | Layla Keating | Episode: "Integrity" |
