Genneya Walton
Born and raised in Southern California, Genneya Walton began her career in the Arts as a dancer which eventually led to acting. In her biggest and most exciting role, Genneya stars as a series regular on Kenya Barris/Rashida Jones' new Netflix show #BlackAF premiering in April 2020. She was also a series regular on the Netflix show, Project MC2. Amongst her note-worthy roles are major recurring guest star appearances opposite Angela Bassett on 9-1-1, Steven Spielberg's Extant with Halle Berry and Nickelodeon's The Thundermans. Not only is she a talented actress, Genneya is also a professional dancer who has graced the stage with Janet Jackson on her comeback tour, Will Smith at the Kids' Choice Awards, Kat Graham's Variety's Power of Youth along with many more live performances. Genneya has also trained in XMA (extreme martial arts) and stunts for film. Genneya is an advocate for the homeless and hopes to help with the crisis in Los Angeles.
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- 2025 ยทDaredevil: Born Againas BB Urich
- 2024 ยทDead Seaas Tessa Miles
- 2023 ยทCandy Cane Laneas Joy Carver
- 2022 ยทDarby and the Deadas Bree
- 2021 ยทThe Beginning & the Middleas
- 2020 ยทNever Have I Everas Ms. Thompson
- 2020 ยท#blackAFas Chloe Barris
- 2018 ยทThe Residentas Valerie
- 2018 ยท9-1-1as Laila Creedy
- 2015 ยทProject Mcยฒas Bryden Bandweth
- 2014 ยทAn American Girl: Isabelle Dances Into the Spotlightas Renata
- 2014 ยทExtantas Teenage Terra
- 2014 ยทExtantas Terra
- 2011 ยทJessieas Nora