Young Black actors under 30 are making significant contributions to entertainment industry. Many actors are known for roles in superhero, teacher, and historical figures. Many are also successful in music, fashion design, and social justice
Won Miss Korea runner-up in 1989. Graduated from Dongguk University with Performing Arts degree
Born in California to artistic parents. Grew up surrounded by music, literature, and performing arts. Showed talent for acting and singing from young age
Born as Katherine Victoria Litwack in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania on June 13, 1986. Youngest of five children to poet mother Ellen and molecular pharmacologist father Gerald. Grew up in haunted Penn Cottage, a 1694 historic Pennsylvania house. Started acting at age 9 in potato chip commercials. Homeschooled, attended Friends' Central School for half-day
Born December 18, 1978 in Louisville, Kentucky. Graduated from Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in England. Worked as backup singer in indie folk band Running Greenville
Born July 15, 1982, in Ankara as the only child. Started ballet lessons at Mimar Sinan University Conservatory at age six. Discovered by Özlem Durak while working at a job. Presented lifestyle program "Tarz-ı Hayat" on Kanaltürk in 2005