Judi Shekoni facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Judi Shekoni
Shekoni in 2015
Born	Judith Iyabo Shekoni Manchester, England
Occupation	Actress, television personality, businesswoman
Notable work	Twilight, Heroes Reborn, Ice, Maleficent

Judith Iyabo Shekoni is an English actress and businesswoman known for her roles in major movies and TV shows like The Twilight Saga and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil.

Early Life and Background

Judi Shekoni was born in Gorton, a part of Manchester, England. Her father is from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, and her mother is British, with English and Spanish roots. This rich heritage gave her a unique cultural background.

Acting Career

Shekoni's journey to stardom began on television. She landed a memorable role as Marjorie "Precious" Hudson in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. This part helped make her a familiar face to audiences in the United Kingdom.

Moving to the Big Screen

After her success on TV, Shekoni started acting in movies. She appeared in films like Ali G Indahouse and played Renee in The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. She also had a role in the fun family movie Garfield 2.

Success in America

Shekoni moved to Los Angeles to grow her career and lived there for ten years. During this time, she appeared in several hit American TV shows. You might have seen her in episodes of NCIS, The King of Queens, and Damages.

One of her biggest roles came when she was cast as the Amazonian vampire Zafrina in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2. In 2015, she played Joanne Collins in the science-fiction series Heroes Reborn, a reboot of the original Heroes show.

Return to the UK and Recent Roles

In 2016, Shekoni moved back to the UK and starred in the BBC One drama Ordinary Lies. She then took on a leading role in the American series Ice, acting alongside famous actors Donald Sutherland and Ray Winstone.

She later joined the world of Disney in the movie Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, where she played the winged fairy Shrike. More recently, in 2023, she appeared in the Apple TV+ science fiction series Foundation as the character She-Bends-Light.

Business Ventures

Besides acting, Judi Shekoni is also a successful businesswoman. She co-founded a company called Extension Evolution, which sells hair extensions. She has also started other companies to help actors and support creative projects. Shekoni is involved with charities as well, including the Helen Bamber Foundation.

Filmography

Here is a list of some of the movies and television shows Judi Shekoni has been in.

Film

Television

See also

In Spanish: Judi Shekoni para niños