Pepi Sonuga


Pepi Sonuga, is a Nigerian actress. She is best known for roles as Lacey Emery in the Starz horror-comedy series Ash vs Evil Dead and Tangey Turner in the Freeform drama series Famous in Love.

Life and career

Sonuga was born to a Yoruba father and an Igbo mother in Lagos, Nigeria and moved to Los Angeles, California at age 10. On the transition, Sonuga said, "It was hard to adjust. I didn’t really know much about America, and I obviously had a very thick accent. I found it hard as far as being bullied." At age 15, Sonuga contested and was named Miss Teen Los Angeles. She also began modeling for brands such as Forever 21, Hot Topic, and Skechers. She attended Culver City High School in Culver City, California.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2009Weigh MoneyLenaShort
2013Life of a KingMichelle
2018Under the Silver LakeEmerald Beauty
2018ThrillerKim Morris
2018Leprechaun ReturnsKatie
2024The Six Triple EightElaine White

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2013General HospitalTaylor DuBoisRegular Cast
2015Mortal Kombat X: GenerationsJacqui BriggsEpisode: "Mission Fatigue"
2016The FostersSally BentonRecurring Cast: Season 3
2016Lab Rats: Elite ForceCrossbowEpisode: "The List"
2016Filthy Preppy Teen$KadelynRecurring Cast
2016Ash vs Evil DeadLacey EmeryRecurring Cast: Season 2
2017–18Famous in LoveTangey TurnerMain Cast
2019Welcome to DaisylandDaisyMain Cast
2019Oh Jerome, NoHopeEpisode: "Total Phony"
2019CakeHopeEpisode: "Inside Out"
20199-1-1Young Athena CarterEpisode: "Athena Begins"
2020Into the DarkMisty CarpenterEpisode: "Crawlers"
2021–22QueensLauren "Lil Muffin" RiceMain Cast
2022Pam & TommyMelanieRecurring Cast
2023WalkerLana JonesRecurring Cast: Season 3