Greta Onieogou Explained

Greta Onieogou
Birth Date:14 March 1991
Birth Place:Leningrad, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union (now Saint Petersburg, Russia)
Citizenship:Canada
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:2005–present

Greta Onieogou (Russian: Грета Онейогоу; born March 14, 1991)[1] is a Canadian actress, best known for her roles as Layla Keating in the All American drama series, Keri Madsen in the CBS series Ransom, Themis in the CBC series Murdoch Mysteries, and as Soraya Duval in the Canadian drama Heartland.[2] [3]

Early life

Onieogou was born in Leningrad, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union, to Nigerian-Russian parents.[4] When Onieogou was five, she moved with her parents to Toronto.[4] She used to be a rhythmic gymnast and worked with Alexandra Orlando for a couple months during her training.[4]

Career

In 2018, Onieogou was cast in the pilot for All American.[5]

In 2019, Onieogou started her own YouTube channel.[6]

Personal life

Onieogou is fluent in Russian, French, and English.[4]

Filmography

Notes
2005Fever PitchTammy
2009Victoria DaySara
2016Miss SloaneGreta (CKW Junior)
2017Undercover GrandpaAngie Wagner
Notes
2006SirinaEpisode: "Working for the Weekend"
2009Overruled!VanessaEpisode: "Worlds Collide"
2007–2015HeartlandSoraya DuvalRecurring role; 50 episodes
2015Heroes Reborn: Dark MattersAlyRecurring role; 6 episodes
2017Schitt's CreekTown Council SpeakerEpisode: "Opening Night"
2017RansomKeri MadsenEpisode: "Regeneration"
2017Murdoch MysteriesThemisEpisode: "Hades Hath No Fury"
2017Frankie Drake MysteriesElsie ThompsonEpisode: "Healing Hands"
2018Workin' MomsYoung Woman #2Episode: "If Women Had to Give Birth"
2018ImpostersFront Desk ClerkEpisode: "The World Needs Heroes. Over."
2018Anne with an ERuthEpisode: "The Painful Eagerness of Unfed Hope"
2018–presentAll AmericanLayla KeatingMain role
2022Layla KeatingEpisode: "Integrity"

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Happy Birthday Greta . https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/B9t3VJFnjVw . 26 December 2021 . registration. 30 March 2020.
  2. Web site: Stockly . Ed . What's on TV Monday, March 9: '9-1-1: Lone Star' on Fox . The Los Angeles Times . 9 March 2020 . 21 March 2020.
  3. Web site: Anatharaman . Maitreyi . The CW's 'All American' has trouble with the snap . 16 October 2018 . The Michigan Daily . 21 March 2020.
  4. Web site: GRETA ONIEOGOU'S ANSWERS TO LAST WEEK'S QUESTIONS . CBC . 21 March 2020.
  5. Web site: Petski . Denise . Bre-Z & Greta Onieogou Join April Blair/Spencer Paysinger CW Pilot . Deadline . 15 March 2018 . 21 March 2020.
  6. Web site: Greta Onieogou - YouTube. YouTube.