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Shemeka Wright

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Shemeka Wright
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Shemeka Wright is a film and television actress, based in LA. Owner of Wright Positive, d/b/a Be You Candles. Shemeka was born in New Haven, CT and attended elementary school up until middle school when her family moved to Hamden, CT. Shemeka has an Associates Degree from Gateway Community College and a Bachelors Degree from Southern New Hampshire State University. Her acting career began in 2003 where she received a Diploma from the New York Film Academy. Starting as a background actor, she volunteered on short films and student projects to learn the craft in front and behind the scenes as well as participating in film festivals, training classes and workshops. Throughout the years, Shemeka has been in numerous Commercials, Industrials, Films (Feature and Short), Television and Print projects. In 2017, Shemeka began script writing and by 2018 had written, produced and directed her first short film, 'More Than One' (2019) which is available on Amazon Prime and was featured at the California Women's Film Festival in 2019. Known for her roles as Jen in 'Two Christmases (2021), Dr. Rivera in 'Bittersweet' (2018), and Millie Horn on ID Channel's 'Shattered' (2017).
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Shemeka Wright showcasing her Be You Candles brand at the Buy From a Black Woman 2022 Holiday event presented by H&M
BTS - Secrets in the Building
BTS - Secrets in the Building
Behind the scenes music video “Today” by music artist Cordae. Shemeka Wright portrayed his mother.
Secrets in the Building cover
Buy From A Black Woman Holiday Market presented by H&M
Shemeka Wright
Shemeka Wright
Shemeka Wright
Shemeka Wright
Shemeka Wright
Shemeka Wright

Known for

More Than One (2019)
More Than One
6.6
Short
  • Producer
  • 2019
Secrets in the Building (2022)
Secrets in the Building
5.4
  • Michelle Green
  • 2022
Shattered (2017)
Shattered
TV Series
  • Millie Horn
The Rhythm in Blue (2017)
The Rhythm in Blue
  • Keisha Anderson
  • 2017

Credits

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Actress

  • Dhar Mann in Dhar Mann (2018)
    Dhar Mann
    • Gossip Parent 1
    • Chris's mom
    • Landlord ...
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • Secrets in the Building (2022)
    Secrets in the Building
    • Michelle Green
    • 2022
  • Eric Coker's Good Poison (2022)
    Eric Coker's Good Poison
    • Nora
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • Gabi Gimson in Killer Siblings (2019)
    Killer Siblings
    • Sherleatha Lee
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • Shemeka Wright in Cordae Feat. Gunna: Today (2022)
    Cordae Feat. Gunna: Today
    • Mom
    • Music Video
    • 2022
  • Two Christmases (2021)
    Two Christmases
    • Jen
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2021
  • The Weekend Fix (2020)
    The Weekend Fix
    • Diner Patron #2
    • 2020
  • Grace Imo in Bragoh (2018)
    Bragoh
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2018
  • The Chrysalis (2018)
    The Chrysalis
    • Detective
    • Short
    • 2018
  • Bittersweet (2018)
    Bittersweet
    • Dr. Rivera
    • Short
    • 2018
  • Shattered (2017)
    Shattered
    • Millie Horn
    • TV Series
    • 2017
  • The Rhythm in Blue (2017)
    The Rhythm in Blue
    • Keisha Anderson
    • 2017
  • Erik Bloomquist in The Cobblestone Corridor (2016)
    The Cobblestone Corridor
    • Teacher
    • TV Series
    • 2016
  • Mike Colter in Luke Cage (2016)
    Luke Cage
    • Family Member (uncredited)
    • TV Series
    • 2016
  • The Talk (2014)
    The Talk
    • Williams, Shelly
    • Short
    • 2014

Producer

  • More Than One (2019)
    More Than One
    • executive producer
    • Short
    • 2019

Director

  • More Than One (2019)
    More Than One
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2019

Videos18

Runner
Demo Reel 1:19
Runner
Inconsistent
Demo Reel 1:43
Inconsistent
Secrets in the Building
Demo Reel 1:30
Secrets in the Building
Secrets In The Building
Demo Reel 0:26
Secrets In The Building
Dhar Mann: Evil Karen Calls Cops on Biker
Demo Reel 0:50
Dhar Mann: Evil Karen Calls Cops on Biker
Dhar Mann: Student Breaks Into School
Demo Reel 0:56
Dhar Mann: Student Breaks Into School
Dhar Mann: Influencer Gets Cancelled
Demo Reel 0:39
Dhar Mann: Influencer Gets Cancelled
Two Christmases
Demo Reel 0:56
Two Christmases
SMITH.ai
Demo Reel 0:31
SMITH.ai
Little White Lies
Demo Reel 1:10
Little White Lies
Aint Playin Wit Ya
Demo Reel 12:56
Aint Playin Wit Ya
Shemeka Wright Dramatic Reel
Demo Reel 3:12
Shemeka Wright Dramatic Reel

Personal details

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    • Be You Candles
  • Height
    • 5′ 6″ (1.68 m)
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Interviews

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  • Gender / Gender identity
    • Female
  • Pronouns
    • she/her
  • Race / Ethnicity
    • Black / African American

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  • Trivia
    Shemeka's a Cancer survivor. Diagnosed at 23 years old with Thyroid Cancer, she underwent a thyroidectomy followed by radiation treatment and has been Cancer-free ever since.
  • Quotes
    There's Never A Wrong Time To Hear The (Wright) Thing

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