Antonia Gentry
Antonia Gentry | |
|---|---|
| Born | Antonia Bonea Gentry September 25, 1997 |
| Other names | Toni |
| Education | John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School |
| Alma mater | Emory University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Known for | Ginny & Georgia |
Antonia Bonea Gentry (born September 25, 1997)[1] is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Virginia "Ginny" Miller in the popular Netflix series Ginny & Georgia (2021–present)
Early life and education
Antonia Gentry was born in Atlanta, Georgia.[2][1] She is biracial. Her mother is Black and from Jamaica, and her father is white.[3][4][5] Since she was 5 years old, she wanted to be an actress.[1] Her first involvement in theater was acting in plays that her mother wrote at their community theater.[citation needed]
She studied drama at the John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School in Augusta, Georgia.[6] She also attended Emory University for drama.[7][8] At Emory, she was a member of the university's comedy-improv troupe, Rathskellar Comedy Improv Group.[5] Before her graduation in 2019, she balanced acting roles with being a full-time college student in addition to having a part-time job.[8]
Career
Gentry has acted in a variety of smaller roles, including two shorts in 2015. In 2018, she played Jasmine in the romantic comedy feature film Candy Jar and acted in one episode of superhero television series, Raising Dion.[citation needed]
She graduated from Emory in the same week that she got an audition for Ginny & Georgia.[5] She won the role and, in 2021, the series was released on Netflix.[1]
Personal life
Gentry lives in Los Angeles.[1]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Driver's Ed: Tales from the Street | Sara | PSA |
| 2015 | Lone Wolf Mason | Madison | Short |
| 2018 | Candy Jar | Jasmine | Netflix film |
| 2019 | Raising Dion | Wendy | 1 episode TV series |
| 2021–present | Ginny & Georgia | Ginny Miller | Lead role Netflix TV series |
| TBA | Time Cut | TBA | Filming |
Awards
| Year | Organization | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | MTV Movie & TV Awards | Best Breakthrough Performance | Ginny & Georgia | Nominated |
References
- ^ a b c d e Bird, Michele (March 13, 2021). "Here's What You Need To Know About "Ginny & Georgia" Actor Antonia Gentry". BuzzFeed. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
- ^ "2019 Emory Commencement Program" (PDF). 2019.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Sullivan, Corinne (February 23, 2021). "She's Spoken About the Racism She's Faced For Being Mixed-Race". Popsugar. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
- ^ McNab, Kaitlyn (February 24, 2021). "Antonia Gentry's Role in "Ginny & Georgia" Is Her Dream Come True". Teen Vogue. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
- ^ a b c Guy, Zoe (February 24, 2021). "Everything You Need to Know About Antonia Gentry, the Star of 'Ginny and Georgia'". Marie Claire. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
- ^ Sullivan, Corinne (February 23, 2021). "She Attended a Performing Arts High School". Popsugar. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
- ^ Thompson, Avery (February 24, 2021). "Antonia Gentry: 5 Things To Know About The Breakout Star Of 'Ginny & Georgia'". Hollywood Life. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
- ^ a b Marine, Brooke (February 22, 2021). "Antonia Gentry Promises 'Ginny and Georgia' Is Not a 'Gilmore Girls' Rip-off". W Magazine. Retrieved April 18, 2021.