Happy birthday, Cynthia Erivo! To celebrate the singer/actress' special day, let's take a look at her massive success through the years, her early beginnings, and what to expect from her this 2024.
Born Cynthia Onyedinmanasu Chinasaokwu Erivo on January 8, 1987 in Stockwell, London, England, the musician is now 36 years old.
Growing up, the singer attended La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School. Her career started back in college when she enrolled to get a music psychology degree at the University of East London.
Later on, she decided to further her knowledge into acting so she trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
Cynthia Erivo Career, Net Worth 2024
Later in life, the singer was able to snag her first-ever role on television shows in the United Kingdom such as "The Tunnel" and "Chewing Gum."
She later transitioned into musical roles and her first one was on "I Was Looking at the Ceiling and Then I Saw the Sky" by John Adams and June Jordans. The shows were played at the Theatre Royal Stratford East.
Erivo furthered her career when she starred in the Menier Chocolate Factory production of "The Color Purple" where she portrayed the role of what Whoopi Goldberg played on screen.
Her success in the world of acting and theatre continued when she finally landed her first-ever role in Broadway back in 2015. At the time, she starred in "The Color Purple," but this time, it was being shown in New York City.
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Regarding her movie credits, she first starred in 2018 for the movie "Bad Times at the El Royale," in which she was applauded for her acting skills.
She also portrayed Harriet Tubman in the movie "Harriet" released in 2019. She earned a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture under the drama category.
As of 2023, Cynthia Erivo's net worth is estimated to be around $3 million. (via Celebrity Net Worth)
What to Expect From Cynthia Erivo This 2024?
Cynthia Erivo will have a promising 2024 as many people have been rooting and anticipating her to portray the role of Elphaba in the movie adaptation of the popular Broadway musical "Wicked."
According to Variety, the film will be split into two parts, the first one will be released this November 2024, while the other one wil be in 2025.
Aside from Erivo, people are also waiting for Ariana Grande to portray the role of Glinda the Good Witch.
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