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Joy Sunday

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Joy Sunday
Follows Wednesday Addams' years as a student, when she attempts to master her emerging psychic ability, thwart a killing spree, and solve the mystery that embroiled her parents.
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Wednesday (2022– )
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Joy Sunday was born in Staten Island, New York to Nigerian parents. She completed theater training at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School and graduated from USC's School of Cinematic Arts with an honors degree in Critical Studies. She made her TV debut as a top-of-show guest star on CBS' MacGyver (2016) and got her SAG card by way of Justin Simien's Bad Hair (2020). Joy has since made multiple TV and movie appearances, produced a number of short films, and ventured into audiobook narration.
BornSeptember 25
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    Known for

    Wednesday (2022)
    Wednesday
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Bianca Barclay
    DTF St. Louis
    TV Mini Series
    • Actress
      Dear White People (2017)
      Dear White People
      6.4
      TV Series
      • Claire
      Logan Miller, Dylan Gelula, Cooper Raiff, and Ashley Padilla in Shithouse (2020)
      Shithouse
      6.9
      • Sophia
      • 2020

      Credits

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      Actress

      • Wednesday
        • Bianca Barclay
        • Released
        • TV Series
        • 2025
      • DTF St. Louis
        • In Production
        • TV Mini Series
      • Lauren Neal in Under the Influencer (2024)
        Under the Influencer
        5.2
        • Rachel
        • 2024
      • Sasha Morfaw in Rise (2023)
        Rise
        • Rayowa
        • 2023
      • Wednesday (2022)
        Wednesday
        8.0
        TV Series
        • Bianca Barclay
        • 2022
      • Channing Tatum in Dog (2022)
        Dog
        6.5
        • Dr. Gray
        • 2022
      • Dear White People (2017)
        Dear White People
        6.4
        TV Series
        • Claire
        • 2021
      • The Beta Test (2021)
        The Beta Test
        6.1
        • Celia
        • 2021
      • Limelight (2020)
        Limelight
        Short
        • Didienne
        • 2020
      • Anna Simone Scott, Kim Estes, Marisilda Garcia, Roy Williams Jr., Lana Danielyan, and Joy Sunday in Take My Heart (2020)
        Take My Heart
        3.6
        Short
        • Mac
        • 2020
      • Logan Miller, Dylan Gelula, Cooper Raiff, and Ashley Padilla in Shithouse (2020)
        Shithouse
        6.9
        • Sophia
        • 2020
      • Bad Hair (2020)
        Bad Hair
        5.6
        • Cynthia
        • 2020
      • Cierra Ramirez and Maia Mitchell in Good Trouble (2019)
        Good Trouble
        7.5
        TV Series
        • Janella
        • 2019
      • Patricia Heaton in Carol's Second Act (2019)
        Carol's Second Act
        5.8
        TV Series
        • Macy
        • 2019
      • Ana Alexander, Hana Hayes, and Alexandra Grossi in Her Mind in Pieces (2019)
        Her Mind in Pieces
        5.9
        • Joy (segment "Joy")
        • 2019
      • Kirsten Kollender in Callback (2019)
        Callback
        Short
        • Sarah
        • 2019
      • David Mandell, Salina EsTitties, and Joy Sunday in Yas Kween
        Yas Kween
        TV Series
        • Ria (Same)
        • 2018

      Producer

      • A Family Reunion
        Short
        • producer
        • 2020
      • The Maestro
        Short
        • producer
        • 2018
      • Joy Sunday, Alliance Megala, Kya Brickhouse, and Janelle Clements in Darling (2017)
        Darling
        Short
        • producer
        • 2017
      • Celeste Butler in Celeste Butler: Chosen (2017)
        Celeste Butler: Chosen
        Music Video
        • producer
        • 2017
      • Tasha Ames, Leah Black, and Debba Rofheart in Jenny Loves Satan (2017)
        Jenny Loves Satan
        6.0
        Short
        • associate producer
        • 2017
      • Princess Akojenu in Beautiful Hair (2014)
        Beautiful Hair
        Short
        • producer (as Joy Okon Sunday)
        • 2014

      Director

      • Joy Sunday, Alliance Megala, Kya Brickhouse, and Janelle Clements in Darling (2017)
        Darling
        Short
        • Director
        • 2017
      • Princess Akojenu in Beautiful Hair (2014)
        Beautiful Hair
        Short
        • Director (as Joy Okon Sunday)
        • 2014

      Verified affiliations

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      SAG-AFTRA

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      Official Teaser - Season 2
      Wednesday: Season 2 Official Teaser
      Trailer 2:00
      Wednesday: Season 2 Official Teaser
      Wednesday: Season 2 Official Teaser
      Trailer 2:00
      Wednesday: Season 2 Official Teaser
      Wednesday: Season 2 Cast Reveal
      Trailer 0:53
      Wednesday: Season 2 Cast Reveal

      Personal details

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        • Official Site
      • Alternative name
        • Joy Okon Sunday
      • Height
        • 5′ 5″ (1.65 m)
      • Born
        • September 25
        • Staten Island, New York
      • Relatives
        • Okon, Victor(Sibling)

      Did you know

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      • Trivia
        Wore sliver contacts in the show "Wednesday".

      FAQ

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      • Where was Joy Sunday born?
        Staten Island, New York
      • How tall is Joy Sunday?
        5 feet 5 inches, or 1.65 meters
      • What is Joy Sunday known for?
        Shithouse, Wednesday, DTF St. Louis, and Dear White People
      • Does Joy Sunday have siblings?
        Yes, 1 sibling, Okon, Victor
      • How many award nominations has Joy Sunday received?
        1 nomination

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