Michele Weaver
Michele Weaver | |
|---|---|
 Weaver in 2018 | |
| Born | Michele Berniece Weaver March 19, 1995 Littleton, Colorado, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Pepperdine University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2011–present |
Michele Weaver is an American actress (born March 19, 1995), known for playing the leading role in the Oprah Winfrey Network romantic drama series, Love Is.
Life and career
[edit]Weaver was born and raised in Littleton, Colorado. She is the daughter of a Haitian mother and her father from Colorado.[1] Weaver attended Pepperdine University and later began performing in theatre.[2] On screen, she began appearing in small films, and played secondary roles on television shows include Switched at Birth and Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life. She played bigger roles in the Syfy television film 2 Lava 2 Lantula (2016), and was co-lead in the thriller Illicit (2017) opposite David Ramsey and Vivica A. Fox.[3]
In 2018, Weaver was cast in a leading role on the Oprah Winfrey Network romantic drama series, Love Is created by Mara Brock Akil and Salim Akil. The series is based on the Akils’ relationship, the series told the story of a power couple navigating the landscape of Black Hollywood.[4][5] On July 31, 2018, it was originally renewed for a second season, but on December 19, 2018, OWN reversed the decision and canceled the series after Salim Akil was accused of domestic violence and copyright infringement.[6]
In 2019, Weaver appeared opposite Delta Burke, Tim Reid, Brooke Elliott in an episode of Netflix anthology series Dolly Parton's Heartstrings. In 2020, she starred in the short-lived NBC drama series, Council of Dads.[7]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | One Night at Monich's | Susan | Short |
| 2012 | Unidentified | Rebecca Copeland | Short |
| Death Suspects a Murder | Sandra Elin | ||
| 2014 | Emancipation | Imani | Short |
| Diana Leigh | Diana Leigh | Short | |
| The Miracle of Tony Davis | Serena | Video | |
| 2015 | The Daughters of Eve | Rebecca | Short |
| Sister Code | Sonya | ||
| A Teacher's Obsession | Burly Shark | TV movie | |
| Evolution | - | Short | |
| 2016 | Superpowerless | Brianne | |
| 2 Lava 2 Lantula | Raya West | TV movie | |
| 2017 | Illicit | Faren | |
| 2018 | Cathedrals | Rita | Short |
| 2019 | Nighthawks | Alison | |
| Portals | Frantic Caller (voice) | ||
| 2021 | I Forgive | Gang Girl | |
| 2022 | Beverly H. | Morgan | |
| 2023 | Christmas of Yes | Amy Bell | TV movie |
Television
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | The Cost of Living | Amber Gray | Main Cast |
| 2014 | Day Job | Emily | Episode: "Joining the Team!" |
| 2015 | Switched at Birth | Felicity | Episode: "How Does a Girl Like You Get to Be a Girl Like You" |
| 2016 | Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life | Attractive Girl | Episode: "How to Survive Your Crazy Ex" |
| 2018 | Love Is | Nuri Summers | Main Cast |
| 2019 | Dolly Parton's Heartstrings | Phyllis | Episode: "If I Had Wings" |
| 2020 | Briarpatch | Felicity Dill | Recurring Cast |
| Council of Dads | Luly Perry | Main Cast | |
| 2022 | Real Husbands of Hollywood | Akira | Main Cast |
| 2023 | Ahsoka | Lieutenant Callahan | Episode: "Part One: Master and Apprentice" |
References
[edit]- ^ "OWN 'Love Is___' Casts Haitian-American Michele Weaver in Lead Role". 8 June 2018. Retrieved 2 August 2018.
- ^ "Love Is___". Retrieved 2 August 2018.
- ^ Leydon, Joe (5 May 2017). "Film Review: 'Illicit'". Retrieved 2 August 2018.
- ^ Pedersen, Erik (6 December 2017). "'Love Is___': Michele Weaver & Will Catlett Set As Leads For OWN Series From Akil Productions". Retrieved 2 August 2018.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (6 December 2017). "OWN Drama 'Love Is___' Casts Michele Weaver, Will Catlett in Lead Roles". Retrieved 2 August 2018.
- ^ Patten, Dominic (December 19, 2018). "OWN Breaks Up With 'Love Is _' Amidst EP Salim Akil Domestic Violence Claims".
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 13, 2019). "Sarah Wayne Callies To Star In NBC Pilot 'Council Of Dads'; Michele Weaver & J. August Richards Also Cast".