Yvonne Orji, 36, is a Nigerian-American actor and comedian.
Yvonne Orji, 36, is a Nigerian-American actor and comedian.
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She's best known for playing Molly on the HBO series "Insecure."
She's best known for playing Molly on the HBO series "Insecure."
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Orji's comedy is often based on her relationship with her Nigerian parents. In 2015, she produced a pilot show on the subject, called "First Gen."
Orji's comedy is often based on her relationship with her Nigerian parents. In 2015, she produced a pilot show on the subject, called "First Gen."
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Orji's parents wanted her to become a doctor; instead she moved to New York to pursue comedy.
Orji's parents wanted her to become a doctor; instead she moved to New York to pursue comedy.
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Orji caught the attention of Issa Rae, creator of "Insecure," who encouraged her to audition for the role.
Orji caught the attention of Issa Rae, creator of "Insecure," who encouraged her to audition for the role.
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Orji successfully landed the role of Molly, a successful attorney who is unsuccessful at relationships.
Orji successfully landed the role of Molly, a successful attorney who is unsuccessful at relationships.
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"Insecure" is now in its fourth season. Orji's performance on the show has earned her multiple award nominations.
"Insecure" is now in its fourth season. Orji's performance on the show has earned her multiple award nominations.
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Yvonne Orji is pictured speaking onstage during the 2018 Essence Black Women In Hollywood Oscars Luncheon.
Yvonne Orji is pictured speaking onstage during the 2018 Essence Black Women In Hollywood Oscars Luncheon.
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Yvonne Orji attends the 70th Emmy Awards in 2018.
Yvonne Orji attends the 70th Emmy Awards in 2018.
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Orji debuts her first HBO comedy special, titled "Momma, I made it," on June 6.
Orji debuts her first HBO comedy special, titled "Momma, I made it," on June 6.
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