Ayo Edebiri
Biography
Ayo Edebiri, born on October 3, 1995, is a multi-talented American actress, comedian, and television writer. She has gained significant recognition for her role as chef Sydney Adamu in the acclaimed comedy-drama series *The Bear*, which premiered in 2022. Her outstanding performance in this role earned her several prestigious accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award. Additionally, she received a nomination for a Directors Guild of America Award for her impressive work directing the episode titled "Napkins."
In the realm of animation, Edebiri has been a prominent writer and voice actor on the Netflix hit series *Big Mouth* since 2020. She also contributed her writing talents to the popular comedy series *What We Do in the Shadows* in 2022. Edebiri's versatility extends to film; in 2023, she lent her voice to characters in both *Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse* and *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem*. Furthermore, she appeared in the comedies *Theater Camp* and *Bottoms*, showcasing her range as an actress. Looking ahead, she is set to reprise her voice role in *Inside Out 2*, scheduled for release in 2024. Ayo Edebiri continues to make waves in the entertainment industry with her diverse talents and captivating performances.
Filmography
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After the Hunt
2025 • Maggie Resnick
Inside Out 2
2024 • Envy (voice)
How It Ends (2021)
2021
The Sweet East
2023 • Molly
Theater Camp
2023 • Janet Walch
Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between
2022 • Stella
Opus
2025 • Ariel Ecton
Omni Loop
2024 • Paula
As of Yet
2021 • Khadijah
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
2023 • April O'Neil (voice)
Bottoms
2023 • Josie
The Premise
2021 • Eve Stone
Mulligan
2023 • General Scarpaccio / Jayson Moody (voice)
Clone High (2023)
2023 • Harriet Tubman (voice)
The Bear
2022 • Sydney Adamu
Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
2024 • April O'Neil (voice)