Laila Odom
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 19, 1986 in USA
- Active Years
- 2008–2024 (17 Years)
- Total Credits
- 19 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Laila Odom (Acting).
Goal: Factual identity profile.
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Source material: Provided snippets [1] through [6].
Strict Rule: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the sources. No guessing.
Name: Laila Odom.
Profession: Actress and producer.
Birth Date: October 19, 1986 [1, 4] or October 19, 1988 [6]. (I should note the discrepancy or pick one if I can't reconcile, but usually, in archival work, if sources conflict, I should be careful. However, the prompt says "Write a... profile". I will use the 1986 date as it appears in two sources [1, 4] vs one [6]).
Birth Place: USA [1, 4] or New Jersey, USA [2].
Known for: Salt-N-Pepa (2021) [2, 4, 6], The Bobby DeBarge Story (2019) [2, 4, 6], and Game Shakers (2015) [2, 4].
Role: Pepa in the Salt-n-Peppa biopic miniseries [3].
Education: B.F.A. in Theater Arts from Rutgers University's Mason Gross School of the Arts [5].
Training: Improv comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade [5].
Other roles/affiliations: Voices Ambassador for the American Cancer Society [5].
Laila Odom is an American actress and producer. She was born in the United States, specifically in New Jersey. Her professional credits include roles in the 2021 television film Salt-N-Pepa, where she played the role of Pepa, the 2019 biographical drama The Bobby DeBarge Story, and the 2015 production Game Shakers. Odom holds a B.F.A. in Theater Arts from Rutgers University's Mason
Career overview
Topic: Career overview of Laila Odom (Acting).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources.
Constraint 2: No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Constraint 3: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
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Constraint 5: Length: 180-260 words.
Constraint 6: Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
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[1] Laila Odom (TMDB): Female, Birthday Oct 19, 1986, Place of Birth USA, Known for Acting, 19 known credits.
[2] Laila Odom (IMDb): Actress and producer. Known for Salt-N-Pepa (2021), The Bobby DeBarge Story (2019), and Game Shakers (2015). Born in New Jersey, USA.
[3] Laila Odom (WikiBiography): American actress and model. Role: Pepa in Salt-n-Peppa biopic miniseries.
[4] Laila Odom (CelebWhoIs): Born Oct 19, 1986, USA. Actress and producer. Known for Salt-N-Pepa (2021), The Bobby DeBarge Story (2019), and Game Shakers (2015).
[5] Laila Odom (Wikiwand): American actress. B.F.A. in Theater Arts from Rutgers University's Mason Gross School of the Arts. Trained in improv comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade. Voices Ambassador for the American Cancer Society.
[6] Laila Odom (EverybodyWiki): Born Oct 19, 1988 (Note: conflicting date with [1] and [4], I will stick to the more consistent one or just mention the birth year if needed, but the prompt asks for a career overview). Known for Salt-N-Pepa (2021) and The Bobby DeBarge Story (2019).
Paragraph 1: Background and Training.
Laila Odom is an American actress and producer. She holds a B.F.A. in Theater Arts from Rutgers University's Mason Gross School of the Arts. Her training includes improv comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade.
Paragraph 2: Notable Works.
Odom is recognized for her work in several productions. She is known for her role as Pepa in the Salt-N-Pepa biopic miniseries. Other notable credits include the biographical drama The Bobby DeBarge Story (2019) and Game Shakers (2015).
Paragraph 3: Other details (if needed for length).
In addition to her acting and producing career, she serves as a Voices Ambassador for the American Cancer Society.
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Laila Odom is an American actress and producer. She earned a B.F.A. in Theater Arts from the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University. Her professional training includes improv comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade.
Odom is known for her performances in various television and film projects. She is recognized for her role as Pepa in the Salt-N-Pepa biopic miniseries. Her other notable credits include the biographical drama The Bobby DeBarge Story, released in 2019, and the production Game Shakers from 2015.
Beyond her work in the entertainment industry, Odom serves as a Voices Ambassador for the American Cancer Society. She is also identified as a model.
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"Laila Odom is an American actress and producer. She earned a B.F.A. in Theater Arts from the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University. Her professional
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Full Filmography
19 titles- The Match (2024) as Korrine
- Lunar Lockdown (2024) as Christina Jenkins
- Salt-N-Pepa (2021) as Sandra 'Pepa' Denton
- For the Love of Jason (2020) as Lacy Lattimere
- Kiss Me for Christmas (2020) as Cara
- Undercover Brother 2 (2019) as Chief Honey
- The Bobby Debarge Story (2019) as Teri DeBarge
- My Online Valentine (2019) as Lalah
- The Preacher's Son (2017) as Natasha
- Bad Dad Rehab (2016) as Robin
- Bikini Model Academy (2015) as Ella
- Four Seasons (2014) as Bianca
- Holla 2 (2013) as Micky
- Into The Woods (2012) as Keisha
- Video Girl (2011) as Video Girl
- He's Mine Not Yours (2011) as Kim
- Lord, All Men Can't Be Dogs (2011) as Erotica
- Nora's Hair Salon 3: Shear Disaster (2011) as Nina
- Zane's Sex Chronicles (2008)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Laila Odom best known for?
Laila Odom is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Kiss Me for Christmas (2020), Undercover Brother 2 (2019), My Online Valentine (2019), The Preacher's Son (2017).
When and where was Laila Odom born?
Laila Odom was born on October 19, 1986 in USA.
How many credits does Laila Odom have?
Laila Odom has accumulated over 19 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2008 to 2024.
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Subject: Laila Odom (Acting). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: 90-130 words, plain prose only, no markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes. Source material: Provided snippets [1] through [6]. Strict Rule: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the sources. No guessing. Name: Laila Odom. Pr...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- My Online Valentine (2019) as Lalah — aged about 32
- The Preacher's Son (2017) as Natasha — aged about 30
- Undercover Brother 2 (2019) as Chief Honey — aged about 32
- Kiss Me for Christmas (2020) as Cara — aged about 33
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