Pepi Sonuga facts for kids

Pepi Sonuga (born Stephanie Sonuga, September 8, 1993) is a talented Nigerian American actress and singer. She is well-known for her roles in popular TV shows. Pepi played Lacey Emery in the horror-comedy series Ash vs Evil Dead (2016). She also starred as Tangey Turner in the drama series Famous in Love (2017–2018).

Pepi's Early Life and Career Beginnings

Pepi Sonuga was born in Lagos, Nigeria. Her father is from the Yoruba group, and her mother is from the Igbo group. When she was 10 years old, Pepi moved to Los Angeles, California, in the United States.

Moving to a new country was a big change for her. Pepi shared that it was "hard to adjust." She didn't know much about America, and she had a strong accent. This made it difficult, and she faced bullying.

Becoming Miss Teen Los Angeles

At age 15, Pepi entered a beauty contest. She won the title of Miss Teen Los Angeles. Around the same time, she also started a career in modeling. She worked for well-known clothing brands like Forever 21 and Hot Topic. She also modeled for shoe brand Skechers. Pepi went to Culver City High School in Culver City, California.

Pepi Sonuga's Acting Roles

Pepi Sonuga has appeared in many movies and television shows. She started acting in 2008 and has been busy ever since.

Movies Pepi Has Been In

Pepi has acted in several films. Some of her movie roles include:

• In 2009, she played Lena in a short film called Weigh Money.
• In 2013, she was Michelle in Life of a King.
• In 2018, she had roles in Under the Silver Lake, Thriller, and Leprechaun Returns.
• In 2024, she played Elaine White in The Six Triple Eight.

Television Shows Pepi Has Starred In

Pepi has had many roles on television. She has been a regular cast member, a recurring character, and a main star in different series.

• From 2013, she played Taylor DuBois in General Hospital.
• In 2015, she was Jacqui Briggs in Mortal Kombat X: Generations.
• In 2016, she appeared in shows like The Fosters as Sally Benton. She also played Crossbow in Lab Rats: Elite Force and Kadelyn in Filthy Preppy Teen$.
• Her role as Lacey Emery in Ash vs Evil Dead (2016) was very popular.
• From 2017 to 2018, she was a main cast member as Tangey Turner in Famous in Love.
• In 2019, she played Daisy in Welcome to Daisyland and Hope in Oh Jerome, No and Cake. She also played Young Athena Carter in 9-1-1.
• In 2020, she was Misty Carpenter in Into the Dark.
• From 2021 to 2022, Pepi was a main cast member as Lauren "Lil Muffin" Rice in Queens.
• In 2022, she played Melanie in Pam & Tommy.
• In 2023, she appeared as Lana Jones in Walker.

More About Pepi Sonuga

In Spanish: Pepi Sonuga para niños

• List of General Hospital characters
• List of The Fosters characters
• Children of General Hospital
• Evil Dead
• List of 9-1-1 characters