Ilfenesh Hadera

Ilfenesh Hadera

39 · Born: Dec 1, 1985

2019
2018

Personal Details

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BornDec 1, 1985 Harlem, New York City, New York, USA
Parents
  • Asfaha Hadera
  • Kim Nicholas

Biography

Ilfenesh Hadera, an American actress born on December 1, 1985, in the vibrant neighborhood of Harlem, New York City. Her parents, Asfaha Hadera, an Ethiopian refugee and founder of the African Services Committee, and Kim Nichols, Co-Executive Director of the same organization since 1984, instilled in her a strong sense of social responsibility and community engagement.

Growing up in Harlem, Ilfenesh's passion for the performing arts was nurtured at the Harlem School of the Arts, where she honed her skills and prepared herself for entry into Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts. Her educational journey continued with an MFA in Text and Performance studies from the prestigious RADA/King's College London.

Ilfenesh made her acting debut in the 2010 film 1/20, and since then, she has become a frequent collaborator with renowned director Spike Lee, appearing in various projects including Da Brick, The Blacklist, Oldboy, Show Me a Hero, Chi-Raq, Chicago Fire, The Punisher, and She's Gotta Have It.

Her impressive filmography also includes co-starring roles in the 2017 film Baywatch, as Stephanie Holden, and in the TV series Deception, playing Kay Daniels, a character she has portrayed since 2018. Ilfenesh has also secured a recurring role in the Showtime series Billions, playing Deb Kawi, the secretary of Bobby Axelrod.

Throughout her career, Ilfenesh has demonstrated her versatility as an actress, taking on a wide range of roles that showcase her talent and dedication to her craft. With her impressive resume and continued success, Ilfenesh Hadera is an actress to watch in the entertainment industry.

Career

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2025
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2024
Werewolves
Werewolves as Lucy Marshall
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2023
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2019
Godfather of Harlem
Godfather of Harlem as Mayme Johnson
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2018
Deception
Deception as Kay Daniels
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2017
Baywatch
Baywatch as Stephanie Holden
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2016
Billions
Billions as Deb Kawi
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2015
Chi-Raq
Chi-Raq as Chifon
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Show Me a Hero
Show Me a Hero as Carmen Febles
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2013
Oldboy
Oldboy as Judy
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The Blacklist
The Blacklist as Jennifer Palmer
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2020