Weruche Opia
Biography
Reanne Weruche Opia, born April 11, 1987, is an actress and entrepreneur. She serves as the founding CEO of the clothing line Jesus Junkie Clothing. Opia was nominated for a British Academy Television Award for her performance in the BBC miniseries I May Destroy You, which aired in 2020. Her screen credits include appearances in Top Boy, Inside No. 9, and Black Mirror. Additionally, she has worked as an audiobook narrator, providing the voice for The Extraordinary Life of Mary Seacole.
Career overview
Weruche Opia is a British-Nigerian actress and entrepreneur who serves as the founding CEO of the clothing line Jesus Junkie Clothing. Her acting career includes a television debut with a guest appearance in a 2010 episode of The Bill. She gained further recognition for her performance in the BBC miniseries I May Destroy You, which aired in 2020. For her work in the miniseries, she received a nomination for a British Academy Television Award.
In addition to her television work, Opia is credited across various film and television databases. Her known credits include appearances in projects listed as Top Boy, Black Mirror, and Inside No. 9. Her professional background also extends into audio work, as she narrated the audiobook titled The Extraordinary Life of Mary Seacole, authored by Naida Redgrave.
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18 titles- Ladies First (2026) as Ruby
- Bait (2026) as Felicia
- Iwájú (2024) as Otin (voice)
- The Jetty (2024) as Riz
- High Desert (2023) as Carol
- Slumberland (2022) as Agent Green
- Our House (2022) as Merle
- Bad Education: Reunion (2022) as Cleopatra 'Cleo' Ofoedo
- I May Destroy You (2020) as Terry Pratchard
- Sliced (2019) as Naomi
- Haircut (2019) as Funmi
- Genius (2017) as Coretta Scott King
- Dérè: An African Tale (2017) as Dérè
- Just a Couple (2017)
- The Bad Education Movie (2015) as Cleopatra 'Cleo' Ofoedo
- Inside No. 9 (2014) as Maz
- When Love Happens (2014) as Mo
- Black Mirror (2011) as Actress
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Weruche Opia best known for?
Weruche Opia is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Ladies First (2026), Bait (2026), Slumberland (2022), I May Destroy You (2020).
When and where was Weruche Opia born?
Weruche Opia was born on April 11, 1987 in Nigeria.
How many credits does Weruche Opia have?
Weruche Opia has accumulated over 18 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2011 to 2026.
What is Weruche Opia's background in cinema and television?
Reanne Weruche Opia, born April 11, 1987, is an actress and entrepreneur. She serves as the founding CEO of the clothing line Jesus Junkie Clothing. Opia was nominated for a British Academy Television Award for her performance in the BBC miniseries I May Destroy You, which aired in 2020. Her screen credits include appe...