Sope Aluko facts for kids

Sope Aluko (born July 5, 1975) is a talented actress. She was born in Nigeria and has British-American roots.

Sope Aluko's Journey to Acting

Sope Aluko was born in Nigeria. She grew up in the United Kingdom. Her father worked in diplomacy, which meant her family traveled a lot. Sope started boarding school at age ten. She studied in the U.K. and earned a master's degree in Marketing.

Sope had always been interested in acting. However, her parents did not approve of it at first. Later, while on holiday in America, she met her future husband. She decided to stay in the U.S. and worked in business for 15 years.

After her parents passed away, Sope decided to follow her dream of acting again. She shared that when she started, people often liked her accent but suggested she change it. She even took classes to try and lose it. But then she realized her accent was part of who she was. The moment she accepted this, her career started to change for the better.

Sope's Roles in TV Shows and Movies

Sope Aluko has appeared in many popular TV shows. These include Bloodline, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and Parks and Recreation. She also had roles in Burn Notice, Graceland, and Army Wives.

She has also acted in several movies. Some of her film roles include Identity Thief and Pitch Perfect 2.

Becoming a Marvel Star

In early 2018, Sope gained a lot of attention. She got a role in the Marvel Studios film Black Panther. She played a character called a Shaman. People in her hometown in Nigeria were very proud of her casting.

Sope talked about preparing for the movie. She said she had to be fit for scenes that involved physical activity. She also had to learn a different accent for her role. She made sure to research the accent well before filming. Being in Black Panther was a dream come true for her. She hoped to act more in Nollywood, which is the Nigerian film industry.

After Black Panther, Sope appeared in the movie Venom. In this film, she played a character named Dr. Rosie Collins. In 2022, Sope was cast in a main role for a new Hulu series called Bammas. She also returned as the Shaman in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever in 2022.

Sope Aluko's Family Life

Sope Aluko is married and has two sons. She is also a practicing Christian.

Because of her role in Black Panther, the Mayor of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Carlos A. Giménez, declared April 10 as "Sope Aluko Day." This shows how much her work is appreciated.

Film and Television Work

Here is a list of some of the films and TV shows Sope Aluko has been in:

Film Roles

Television Roles

See also

In Spanish: Sope Aluko para niños