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On April 11, 1987, Weruche Opia was born in Lagos, Nigeria. She is an actress best recognized for her roles in Sliced (2019), Bad Education (2012), and I May Destroy You (2020). She established Jesus Junkie Clothing and is its first CEO. Her work in the BBC miniseries I May Destroy You earned her a nomination for a British Academy Television Award (2020).

Opia portrays Terry, a struggling actor who has been Arabella Coel’s best friend for a very long time. Arabella is an influencer turned novelist whose date rape sends her and her friends on a journey of learning, healing, and introspection. The sexual assault that Coel experienced while penning the second season of her critically acclaimed sitcom Chewing Gum served as the inspiration for the program.

Weruche Opia husband

Opia is not married at the moment.

Weruche Opia children

Opia has no kids at the moment.

Weruche Opia parents

Her mother is a seasoned Nigerian broadcaster and television host named Ruth Benamaisia-Opia, while her father, Eric Opia, is a novelist and professor of social sciences.

Weruche Opia siblings

She has a sibling by name of Nnei Opia.