Yvonne Orji (born 2 December 1983) is a Nigerian-born actress, comedian, Instagram influencer and YouTube content creator from Port Harcourt. The breakout role of her career came with an HBO series called “Insecure” in 2016.
The actress had the opportunity to play one of the main roles of Molly Carter in the series. Issa Rae and Larry Wilmore are the creators of the comedy/drama show whose first episode aired on October 9, 2016.
On September 23, 2016, it first became available online through HBO Go and HBO Now. The fourth season of the series premiered on April 12, 2020. Later, in May 2020, the show was renewed for its fifth season of the show.
Some of the other main cast of Insecure are Lisa Joyce as Frieda, Issa Rae as Issa Dee, Jay Ellis as Martin “Lawrence” Walker, Y’lan Noel as Daniel King, Natasha Rothwell as Kelli Prenney, Amanda Seales as Tiffany DuBois, and much more.
Career
Yvonne, 36, made her acting debut after appearing on the television show ‘Love That Girl!’. She acted as Njideka in one of the episodes called “Head Shrunk” in 2011. The series is created by Bentley Kyle Evans and airs on TV One.
Later in 2013, Orji was given the chance to play a main character as Moshinda in the 2013 short film “Sex (Therapy) with the Jones”, directed and written by Hari Williams. The other actors in the movie are Madia Hill Scott as Renee Jones, Khalilah Joi as Amber, Peter Phan as Laila Love etc.
From 2019 to the present, the actress is actively working on the hit TV show “Insecure”. The following year, Yvonne also appeared in the romance/drama show Jane the Virgin based on Juana la Virgen by Perla Farías.
She appeared in two episodes of the show as Stacy. In 2017, the actress made a cameo appearance on the show “Flip the Script” as Ad Exec 1 in the episode “Mad Woman.” In 2018, Orji made her pictorial debut with the comedy film called “Night School” directed by Malcolm D. Lee.
She played a recurring role as Maya, who is a friend of Lisa’s. The movie “Night School” starred Tiffany Haddish, Kevin Hart, Romany Malco, Taran Killam, Rob Riggle, Megalyn Echikunwoke, etc. in the leading roles.
Yvonne Orji’s accumulated net worth is $4-5 million US dollars, as of 2020. Her next project is the movie “Spontaneous” where she plays Agent Rosetti.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CAn6asKpHk6/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet
Body statistics, height and weight
The talented celebrity became interested in the entertainment industry and acting from a very young age. She is also blessed with a high metabolism which helps her maintain her body weight which is around 57kg.
After examining her various social media accounts, dreshare.com came to the conclusion that she is very dedicated to her health and eats a high-protein diet.
He wakes up early in the morning around 6:00 am every day and starts his day with warm lemon water or any other herbal tea. Later, Yvonne trains in the gym for an hour.
Yvonne Orji’s body measurements
The actress does various forms of exercise like weight training, aerobics, yoga, strength training, cardio, etc. Also, Yvonne Orji’s height is estimated to be around 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm tall).
The social media personality possesses a lean and muscular figure that greatly complements his facial attributes. The internet celebrity seems to enjoy experimenting with her hair, which is originally a dark brown.
One of the best features on her face is her beautiful dark brown eyes. The estimated measurement of his toned body is around 34-26-36.
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CAJcdKAp0Fa/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet
| Lifestyle/Biography | |
|---|---|
| Real full birth name | Yvonne Anuli Orji. |
| Nickname | Yvonne. |
| Profession | Actress, comedian, Instagram influencer, and YouTube content creator. |
| Famous for | She is best known for playing Molly Carter on the HBO show Insecure. |
| Various Projects | 1. Insecure. 2. Love that girl! 3. Sex (Therapy) with the Joneses. 4. Joan the Virgin. 5. Night School. |
| Age (How old, as of 2019) | 36 years old . |
| Date of Birth | December 2, 1983. |
| Place of birth | Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria (but lifted on Laurel, Maryland, USA). |
| Nationality | Nigerian-American. |
| Sexuality (gay or lesbian) | Heterosexual |
| Gender | Woman. |
| ethnicity | Nigerian-American. |
| Religion | Christendom. |
| sun sign (zodiac sign) | Sagittarius. |
| Current residence | 1. New York City, USA 2. Los Angeles, California, USA |
| social media accounts | Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/yvonneorji/? Twitter : https://twitter.com/yvonneorji Instagram : https://www.facebook.com/OfficialYvonneOrji/ |
| Physical Statistics | |
| Height | Feet inches: 5′ 7″ . Centimeters: 170cm . Meters: 1.70m . |
| Weight | Kilograms: 57 kg . Pounds: 123 pounds . |
| Bra size | 32B. |
| Body Measurements (Chest-waist-hips) | 34-26-36. |
| Shoe Size (UK) | 7. |
| eye color | Dark brown. |
| Hair color | Dark brown. |
| Family | |
| Fathers | Father : Name unknown. Mom : Celine Orji. |
| Brothers | Brother: — Sister: — |
| personal life relationship | |
| Marital status | Single. |
| Dating history? | Love Affair with her boyfriend. |
| Boyfriend | Name not available. |
| Husband/Spouse Name | — |
| Son | Not yet. |
| Daughter | — |
| Education | |
| Highest Rating | Master’s in Public Health. |
| College | Local high school. |
| Alma mater. | George Washington University. |
| Last update | June 09, 2020 (©️ Copyright – Dreshare.com). |
| Hobbies and favorite things | |
| Favorite Celebrities | Actor: Will Smith. Singer: Beyonce. |
| dream vacation destination | Paris. |
| Favorite color | Black. |
| I love to do | Watch TV series, travel, read and spend time with friends and family. |
| Favorite food | Continental cuisine. |
| brands | Chanel and Louis Vuitton. |
| Can | |
| Heritage (approx.) | $4-5 million US dollars (as of 2020). |
Some lesser known facts about Yvonne Orji
- The actress’s birthday falls on December 2, and Yvonne Orji was born in 1983 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Therefore, her age is 36 years old as of 2019.
- The father and mother of the famous insecure star “Celine Orji” moved to Laurel, Maryland, USA, where Yvonne was raised.
- He graduated from George Washington University with a master’s degree in public health.
- Her parents initially thought their daughter would pursue a career as a pharmacist, engineer, doctor, or lawyer.
- However, he enjoyed doing comedy shows as a graduate student.
- Later, he moved to New York City to become a comedian.
- On YouTube, he created a show called “FirstGen Show” whose first episode “First Gen DocuSeries Ep.1: What Is First Gen?” was released on February 15, 2015.
- However, she is not very active on the platform and released only six episodes of the show.
- During an interview, the actress told her audience that she is a devout Christian and will remain a virgin until marriage.