Sonequa Martin-Green
Sonequa Martin-Green | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sonequa Martin March 21, 1985 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Spouse | Kenric Green |
Sonequa Martin-Green (born March 21, 1985)[2] is an American actress. She is best known for her recurring roles on The Good Wife as Courtney Wells, Once Upon a Time as Tamara,[3][4][5][6] and on The Walking Dead as Sasha.[7]
Early life
Martin-Green graduated from the University of Alabama in 2007 with a degree in theatre.[1]
Career
Martin-Green has had many recurring roles in TV shows, including The Good Wife, NYC 22, and Once Upon a Time. She was most recently cast in a recurring role in The Walking Dead as Sasha, the sister of Tyreese (Chad Coleman).[8] She was upgraded to a series regular for season 4.[9][10][11][12]
Personal life
Martin-Green is married to Kenric Green. They met while acting in a play together in Princeton, NJ. [13]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Not Quite Right | Coco Delight |
| 2007 | I-Can-D | VJ |
| 2008 | Blind Thoughts | Jenna Lopez |
| 2009 | Toe to Toe | Tosha |
| Rivers Wash Over Me | Shawna King | |
| 2011 | Da Brick | Rachel |
| Yelling to the Sky | Jojo Parker | |
| 2012 | Shockwave Darkside | Private Lang |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Kiana Richmond | 1 episode |
| 2009 | Army Wives | Kanessa Jones | 3 episodes: "Duty to Inform" (season 3: episode 13) "Need to Know Basis" (season 3: episode 14) "Shrapnel and Alibis" (season 3: episode 16) |
| 2009-11 | The Good Wife | Courtney Wells | Recurring role, 8 episodes: "Crash" (season 1: episode 5) "Threesome" (season 1: episode 9) "Fleas" (season 1: episode 16) "Heart" (season 1: episode 17) "Unplugged" (season 1: episode 21) "Cleaning House" (season 2: episode 4) "VIP Treatment" (season 2: episode 5) "Closing Arguments" (season 2: episode 23) |
| 2011 | Gossip Girl | Joanna | 1 episode |
| 2012 | NYC 22 | Michelle Terry | Recurring role, 5 episodes: "Pilot" (season 1: episode 1) "Firebomb" (season 1: episode 2) "Thugs and Lovers" (season 1: episode 3) "Crossing the Rubicon" (season 1: episode 6) "Ransom" (season 1: episode 11) |
| 2012–present | The Walking Dead | Sasha | Season 3 (recurring; 5 episodes) Season 4-present (series regular) |
| 2013 | Once Upon a Time | Tamara | Recurring role, 7 episodes: "The Queen is Dead" (season 2: episode 15) "Selfless, Brave and True" (season 2: episode 18) "Lacey" (season 2: episode 19) "The Evil Queen" (season 2: episode 20) "Second Star to the Right" (season 2: episode 21) "And Straight On 'til Morning" (season 2: episode 22) "The Heart of the Truest Believer" (season 3: episode 1) |
References
- ^ a b Flanagan, Ben (April 4, 2013). "UA alum Sonequa Martin-Green upgraded to 'Walking Dead' series regular". AL.com. Retrieved April 5, 2013.
- ^ "Twitter / SonequaMG: Well @TheWalkingFans, on this". Twitter.com. Retrieved 2013-04-04.
- ^ Matt Webb Mitovich (2012-12-31). "'Once Upon a Time' Season 2 Spoilers — Sonequa Martin-Green as Tamara". TVLine. Retrieved 2013-04-04.
- ^ "'Walking Dead' Actress Sonequa Martin-Green Is Headed To 'Once Upon A Time'". Huffingtonpost.com. 2012-12-31. Retrieved 2013-04-04.
- ^ Published Wednesday, Jan 2 2013, 18:08 GMT (2013-01-02). "'Walking Dead' actress Sonequa Martin-Green joins 'Once Upon a Time' - Once Upon a Time News - Cult". Digital Spy. Retrieved 2013-04-04.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "UA theatre alum Sonequa Martin-Green lands role on ABC hit 'Once Upon a Time'". al.com. Retrieved 2013-04-04.
- ^ Name * (2012-12-31). "Actress Sonequa Martin-Green Does Double Duty On ABC's 'Once Upon A Time' And AMC's 'The Walking Dead', Highlight Hollywood News". Highlight Hollywood. Retrieved 2013-04-04.
- ^ 3 DAYS (2013-01-04). "'Walking Dead' Dissection: Robert Kirkman on the Major Fatalities and Comic Book Detour". Hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved 2013-04-04.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Slezak, Michael. "The Walking Dead' Season 4 Cast — Tyreese, Sasha, Beth Upgraded To Series Regulars". TVLine. Retrieved 2013-04-04.
- ^ Abrams, Natalie. "The Walking Dead Promotes Chad Coleman, Sonequa Martin-Green and More to Series Regular". seattlepi.com. Retrieved 2013-04-04.
- ^ 7 HRS (2013-03-04). "'Walking Dead' Promotes Three to Series Regular for Season 4". Hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved 2013-04-04.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "'The Walking Dead' Promotes Three To Series Regulars". Inquisitr.com. 2009-11-15. Retrieved 2013-04-04.
- ^ https://twitter.com/SonequaMG/status/303305486650970112