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Sasha Morfaw: How She Became A Hollywood Actress, 7 Other Facts

by Jitte John
May 15, 2022
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Sasha Morfaw

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Sasha Morfaw started her career working in commercials before landing roles in film and television. The Cameroonian-American actress is famous for portraying Nigerian Woman No.1 in Marvel’s Black Panther.

The actress has also been featured in quite a number of successful projects like Watchmen.

Sasha Morfaw Spent a Few Years Performing in Professional Theater before She Started Acting Fully

Morfaw started appearing in several commercials after she moved to Los Angeles. While she was still in college, she spent most of her summer breaks performing professional theater.

Shortly after she arrived in LA, she started getting supporting and leading roles in film and television.

Here are 7 Other Facts about the Actress

1. She is Originally from Cameroon

Although the Bravo expert was born in North Carolina, she is originally from Cameroon. She was born to her parents on January 12, 1991. She hardly talks about her family although she has celebrated her mother’s birthday on social media a couple of times.

Also, it seems she is related to one Viola S. Benekin who passed on March 25, 2021. Based on the latter’s biography shared by Divinity Mortuary, Sasha’s mother, Mary Hollis is her daughter. If this is true, then it is possible that the actress has other siblings.

Also, she has been linked to one Michael Hollis who died in 2007. In the tributes, one of the writers claimed her children attended the same school (Westside High School) as Sasha. Other names that have been associated with the actress are G-Man and Andrea.

2. Sasha is the Second Cameroonian that Appeared in Marvel’s Black Panther 

Among the cast of the movie that brought her to the limelight, Black Panther Sasha and her fellow actress Constance Ejuma were the only Cameroonians cast in the movie.

However, in the movie, she played the role of a Nigerian woman. Marvel’s Black Panther made history after the ticket presales for the film were the largest the production company has ever seen. Other prominent actors featured in the movie include Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyongo, and Forest Whitaker.

Following her elementary and high school studies, the North Carolina native enrolled in Elon University for a BFA in Musical theater.

Aside  from Black Panther, Morfaw has starred in other blockbuster movies like:

  • Emperor
  • The Undertaker’s Wife
  • The Underground Railroad
  • Watchmen
  • An Actor Prepares
  •  Irresistible
  • Survivor’s Remorse
  • Halt and Catch Fire
  • Billy Boy
  • TURN: Washington’s Spies
  • Mercy Street
  • NCIS: New Orleans
  • Scandal
  • Against the Grain
  • San Souci Showdown
  • Champagne
  • Blood Done Sign My Name
  • Wesley

3. Aside from Acting, Sasha Morfaw is also a Creative Project Manager

Morfaw’s LinkedIn profile revealed that she has worked as a creative project manager with a company called Embassy Ross for two years. While she was there, she acted as a liaison between producers, marketing, the production studio, and the creative team.

Also, from February 2019 to March 2020, it shows she worked with Sunrun as the project manager also. She managed a pipeline of more than 250 projects. The profile shows she currently works with Red Ventures as Associate Creative Project Manager.

4. Is the Cameroonian Actress Married?

Sasha Morfaw
Sasha Morfaw and Josh( Instagram)

Based on the photos the 34 year-old actress shared on Instagram, she is in a relationship with a man named Josh. It is not clear if the two are already married although she shared a photo that comes back celebrating their fifth anniversary. In another post, she mentioned that saying yes to the love of her life was one of her achievements for the year.

Sasha and Josh have an Instagram handle together but it is set on private.

Read Also: Andra Fuller 10 Facts You Didn’t Know About The Actor

5. The Black Panther Actress Has a Good Singing Voice

Sasha Morfaw has been seen a couple of times singing. She is often seen with her partner, Josh who in turn plays the guitar. Aside from singing, she runs an IGTV The Bravo Breakdown, which discusses issues ranging from celebrity lifestyle to racism.

6. How Tall is Sasha Morfaw?

The Meet the Saints of Newark actress reportedly stands 4 feet 11 inches tall. With a slender physique and wavy hair, Sasha has the perfect eyes that complete her hair and looks.

7. Is She Also a Model?

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Sasha is a multi-talented person. Aside from acting and hosting, she is also a model. she has worked as a model alongside her partner, Josh. The couple has done quite a number of modeling gigs together.

 

 

Jitte John

Jitte John

A keen and dynamic writer, my interest ranges from entertainment to sports gist. I have over 4 years’ experience in using different research techniques and writing styles to keep readers glued to my pieces. When I am not writing or editing, you can find me arguing that the best Marvel superhero team is 'The Guardians of the Galaxy' and not 'The Avengers'.

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