Uzo Aduba Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 8 in |
Weight | 65 kg |
Date of Birth | February 10, 1981 |
Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Spouse | Robert Sweeting |
Uzo Aduba is an American actor, producer, stage artist, and voice actor who has gained acclaim with her performance as Suzanne “Crazy Eyes” Warren in the Netflix original comedy-drama series Orange Is the New Black, for which she won an Emmy Award for “Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series” in 2014, an Emmy Award for “Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series” in 2015, and 2 Screen Actors Guild Awards for “Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series” in 2014 and 2015. Her other popular role was that of Shirley Chisholm in the Hulu historical drama miniseries Mrs. America, for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award for “Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie” and the Critics’ Choice Television Award for “Best Supporting Actress in a Movie/Miniseries”. She has also played Officer Kubritz (voice) in the computer-animated science fantasy television series 3Below: Tales of Arcadia, Dr. Brooke Taylor in the HBO drama series In Treatment, and Bismuth (voice) in the animated series Steven Universe. Moreover, Uzo Aduba has been cast in movies such as Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip, Miss Virginia, Showing Roots, Pearly Gates, We Are Boats, Beats, Steven Universe: The Movie, Tallulah, Really Love, and American Pastoral.
Born Name
Uzoamaka Nwanneka Aduba
Nick Name
Uzo
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Born Place
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Residence
She resides in the Fort Greene neighborhood of New York City, New York, United States.
Nationality
Education
Uzo Aduba went to Medfield High School and graduated in 1999.
She got enrolled at Boston University on an athletic scholarship and participated in track and field events. She graduated from the university in 2003 with a BA in Classical Voice and Drama.
Occupation
Actor, Producer, Voice Actor
Family
- Siblings – Obi Aduba (Younger Brother) (Professional Hockey Player), Chioma Aduba (Sister), Rick Aduba (Brother)
Manager
Uzo Aduba has been represented by –
- Management 360, Talent Management Company, Los Angeles, California, United States
- United Talent Agency, Talent Agency, Beverly Hills, California, United States
Net Worth
According to CelebrityNetWorth.com, her net worth had been $1 Million.
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 8 in or 173 cm
Weight
65 kg or 143 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Uzo Aduba has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Her mother and father are from Nigeria. They belong to the Igbo community in Nigeria.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Gapped front teeth
- Broad smile
Measurements
36-30-38 in or 91.5-76-96.5 cm
Dress Size
12 (US) or 42 (EU)
Bra Size
34B
Shoe Size
8 (US) or 5.5 (UK) or 38.5 (EU)
Best Known For
- Being cast in the role of Suzanne “Crazy Eyes” Warren in the Netflix comedy series, Orange Is the New Black
- Having played the supporting role in the Ewan McGregor and Jennifer Connelly starrer drama movie, American Pastoral (2016)
First Film
In 2015, Uzo made her theatrical movie debut in one of the leading roles in the drama movie, Pearly Gates.
First TV Show
In 2012, Uzo made her first TV show appearance in the Putting on The Glitz episode of the reality TV series, Project Runway: All Stars.
Personal Trainer
Uzo keeps herself fit and in perfect shape by running. She regularly participates in the marathons. To prepare for her marathon races, she starts running long distances in advance. However, apart from running, she is not a fan of any other training methods.
When it comes to diet, she follows a healthy and clean diet. She focuses on eating a lot of protein-rich foods such as fish and egg whites, along with eating a lot of green vegetables.
Uzo Aduba Favorite Things
- Breakfast – Mushroom and cheese egg white omelet with some blueberries, turkey bacon, and a green tea.
- Lunch – Turkey sandwich and salad.
- Dinner – Salmon with roasted potatoes, and either sautéed spinach or roasted Brussel sprouts.
- Cities for Food – Cape Town, New York City, Tokyo, and Durban
- New York City Restaurant – Jane Restaurant in SoHo
- Backstage Snack – Emergen-C and String Cheese
- Summer Drink – Bellini
- Dips for Fries – Mayonnaise and ketchup
- Nigerian Delicacy – Egusi
- Movie Snack – Popcorn or potato chips
- Desert Island Dessert – Reese’s Pieces sundae with vanilla, hot fudge, peanut butter, and whipped cream
- Dream Dinner Party Guest List – Oprah Winfrey, Nelson Mandela, and Carrie from Sex and the City
Source – The New Potato, Bon Appetit
Uzo Abuda Facts
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