These 5 African actresses are making it big in Hollywood

Megalyn Echikunwoke

Discovered in summer art camp at the age of 14 years old, Echikunwoke was born to an English, German and Irish mother and a Nigerian father. Starting in the “The 4400” TV series, she appeared in series “Raising The Bar” broadcasted on TNT. She also held roles on CBS’ “Made In Jersey” “90210” “That’s The 70’s 

She is reported dating comedian Chris Rock with the pair rumored to be getting married.

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