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Sicily Sewell (born October 1, 1985) is an American chef, restaurant owner, and actress. She is sometimes known simply as Sicily in movies and TV shows. After having two daughters, Sicily became a successful restaurant owner.

About Sicily Sewell's Early Life

Sicily Sewell was born in Pontiac, Michigan. Her parents divorced when she was young. She then moved to California with her mother and brothers. Other family members lived there too. She grew up in Los Angeles during her childhood.

As an adult, Sicily studied cooking at the Hollywood campus of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts.

Sicily Sewell's Career Journey

Acting on Television and in Films

Sicily Sewell first appeared on TV when she was eight years old. This was on an episode of Sesame Street that won an Emmy Award. She played "Young Aisha" in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. She was in a two-part episode called "Rangers Back in Time." She also appeared in the miniseries Mighty Morphin Alien Rangers.

In 1998, she played young Diana in the popular miniseries Mama Flora's Family. She also acted as Angela Bassett's niece in the movie How Stella Got Her Groove Back.

For four seasons, Sicily played Spirit Jones in the TV show One on One. Spirit was the best friend of Breanna Barnes, played by Kyla Pratt. Sicily left the show in 2005.

Sicily also appeared in the Lifetime movie Fighting the Odds: The Marilyn Gambrell Story. This movie came out in August 2005.

Becoming a Chef and Restaurant Owner

Sicily Sewell's family has a long history of great cooking. She has said in interviews that she enjoys being a chef more than acting.

In 2010, while studying at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, Sicily worked as an intern. She helped out at the Los Angeles Times Test Kitchen. She later graduated with high honors.

Sicily and her mother own a soul food restaurant together. It is called Pinky and Red's and is located in Berkeley, California. In late 2019, Sicily became the chef at a well-known restaurant. This restaurant is called Colors and is in New York City.

Sicily Sewell's Personal Life

Sicily Sewell married Melanie Wilkerson in 2022. She has two daughters.

Sicily Sewell's Filmography