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Revision as of 21:03, 10 January 2024
Phylicia Pearl Mpasi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 November 1993 |
| Alma mater | Elon University |
| Known for | The Color Purple (2023 film) |
Phylicia Pearl Mpasi (born 16 November 1993)[1] is an American actress best known for her debut role as Celie in the 2023 film version of The Color Purple.
Early life and education
Phylicia Pearl Mpasi was born in Silver Spring, Maryland,[2] and is the daughter of immigrants from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Growing up, she sang in her church choir.[3]
She attended Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic High School in Olney, Maryland, and graduated in 2011.[4] She then went on to complete her undergraduate studies at Elon University, where she graduated from the theater program in 2015.[5] While at Elon, the musical version of The Color Purple was part of the program's curriculum.[6]
Career
Mpasi began her career in theater, performing in various roles in The Lion King musical on Broadway and on tour from 2015 until 2020. During the pandemic, she began creating YouTube videos.[3] She then pivoted to television writing, working on the television show Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies and the HBO scripted podcast "We Stay Looking," starring Terri J. Vaughn.[7]
In 2021, she initially auditioned for the role of adult Celie for the film adaptation of the musical The Color Purple. After the role went to Fantasia Barrino, Mpasi went on to audition for the role of young Celie, which she was awarded. She had also previously auditioned for roles in the Broadway musical when starting her career.[8]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Color Purple | Celie | Film debut |
Theater
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-2020 | The Lion King | Various |
References
- ^ Jackson, Angelique (2023-12-24). "Introducing Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, 'The Color Purple's' Young Celie: 'This Is Work I Was Meant to Do'". Variety. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ^ "Phylicia Pearl Mpasi". Playbill. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ a b "After years of auditioning for Celie, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi became her. Inside her 'Color Purple' debut". Yahoo News. 2023-12-26. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ^ Staff, M. C. S. (2024-01-02). "Phylicia Pearl Mpasi of 'The Color Purple' Holds Private Screening At Regal in Germantown". The MoCo Show. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ^ "Phylicia Pearl Mpasi '15 says bigscreen debut in 'The Color Purple' has been 'the greatest gift'". Today at Elon. 2023-12-20. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ^ "Go Behind the Scenes of 'The Color Purple' with Phylicia Pearl Mpasi". Town & Country. 2023-12-25. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ^ "The Color Purple Actress Phylicia Pearl Mpasi Details Receiving Call from Oprah After a Difficult Scene (Exclusive)". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ^ Williams, Alexis P. (2023-12-22). "To Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, her debut in 'The Color Purple' feels 'meant to be'". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- 1993 births
- Living people
- 21st-century American actresses
- African-American actresses
- Actresses from Maryland
- Elon University alumni
- American musical theatre actresses
- 21st-century African-American women
- American stage actresses
- American film actresses
- African-American television writers
- American people of Democratic Republic of the Congo descent