Quick Facts
Born:
1995-04-17
Birthplace:
Staten Island, New York, USA
Credits:
14 Total Roles
Joy Sunday
Acting
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Biography
Joy Sunday is an Nigerian-American actress. She has performed in television notably in Dear White People and Wednesday. In film, she is known for side roles in Bad Hair, Shithouse, and Dog.
Sunday was born in Staten Island, New York to a Nigerian family. She studied theater in high school at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School in New York City, before going to study at USC School of Cinematic Arts in Los Angeles and graduating with a degree in critical studies. Outside of academia, she worked as a filmmaker with Tribeca Film Institute on the side, working on several shorts.
Sunday was born in Staten Island, New York to a Nigerian family. She studied theater in high school at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School in New York City, before going to study at USC School of Cinematic Arts in Los Angeles and graduating with a degree in critical studies. Outside of academia, she worked as a filmmaker with Tribeca Film Institute on the side, working on several shorts.
Known For
Wednesday
Bianca Barclay
Dog
Dr. Gray
MacGyver
Abina
The Beta Test
Celia
Shithouse
Sophia
Good Trouble
Janella
DTF St. Louis
Jodie
Carol's Second Act
Macy
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DTF St. Louis TV | Jodie |
| 2024 | Under the Influencer MOVIE | Rachel |
| 2024 | Hot Ones Versus TV | Self |
| 2022 | Wednesday TV | Bianca Barclay |
| 2022 | Dog MOVIE | Dr. Gray |
| 2021 | The Beta Test MOVIE | Celia |
| 2021 | Eyimofe (This Is My Desire) MOVIE | Tolu |
| 2020 | Limelight MOVIE | Didienne |
| 2020 | Shithouse MOVIE | Sophia |
| 2019 | Carol's Second Act TV | Macy |