Zoe Renee
Zoe Renee is an American actress. She has acted on the series The Quad and in the films Jinn, Master, Chang Can Dunk, and the film The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.
Zoe Renee | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 30, 1997 Fayetteville, Georgia, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Known for | The Quad Jinn |
Life and career edit
Renee was raised in Fayetteville, Georgia, a city south of Atlanta.[1][2] She has one brother.[1] Her father, Speech, was in the 90s rap group Arrested Development.[3] Renee enjoyed singing, dancing, and acting throughout childhood.[3] She named Keke Palmer and Raven-Symoné as two actresses she admired growing up.[1]
Renee was cast in the BET series The Quad shortly after graduating high school in 2017; it ran for two seasons.[3] She next starred in the independent drama film Jinn (2018) directed by Nijla Mu'min, on which she portrayed a Muslim teenager.[2]
In 2022 she was cast as a lead in the film Master opposite Regina Hall.[4] She played the love interest Kristy in the Disney+ film Chang Can Dunk.[5] Renee is a cast member in the film The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, playing Lysistrata Vickers.[6]
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Welcome to the Bubs | Raina | Short |
| 2018 | Jinn | Summer | |
| 2019 | Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase | George Fayne | |
| 2019 | Gully | Keisha | |
| 2020 | Prom | Kylie | Short |
| 2023 | Chang Can Dunk | Kristy | |
| 2023 | The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes | Lysistrata Vickers |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-2018 | The Quad | Noni Williams | 17 episodes |
| 2019 | Black Lightning | Maryam Luqman | 2 episodes |
| 2019 | (Future) Cult Classic | Mila | TV Movie |
| 2022 | Tell Me Lies | Charlie | 3 episodes |
References edit
- ^ a b c Nordstrom, Leigh. "SXSW: Zoe Renee, Representing". WWD. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
- ^ a b Feaster, Felicia. "Atlanta's Zoe Renee stars in the socially-conscious collegiate horror film "Master"". AJC. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
- ^ a b c Kwateng-Clark, Danielle. "'The Quad' Star Zoe Renee Opens Up About Her Love Of Acting And Being The Daughter Of A Music Icon". Essence. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
- ^ Woods, Kathia. "Zoe Renee deals with real life horrors in 'Master'". Philadelphia Tribune. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
- ^ Scheck, Frank. "'Chang Can Dunk' Review: A Disney+ Coming-of-Age Charmer That's Not as Formulaic as It Appears". THR. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
- ^ Humphrey, Julia. "'The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' Adds Max Raphael, Zoe Renee, and More". Collider. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
External links edit
- Zoe Renee at IMDb
- Official Instagram