Anjelika Washington is an American actress. She currently stars as Beth Chapel (Dr. Mid-Nite) in the TV series Stargirl.[1][2]
Background[]
Anjelika was born and raised in Bakersfield, California.[3] She received considerable acclaim for her role as Fareeda in Netflix's Tall Girl.[4] Anjelika partnered with Netflix again for a supporting role in the orignal film Moxie. She had a recurring role in the CBS hit sitcom Young Sheldon, before her starring role on the DC Universe/The CW series Stargirl as Beth Chapel/Dr. Mid-Nite.
Filmography[]
Movies[]
| Year | Project | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Tall Girl | Fareeda Marks | Netflix original film |
| 2020 | Max and Me | Gemma | |
| 2021 | Moxie | Amaya | Netflix original film |
| 2022 | Love & Gelato | Addie | Netflix original film |
| 2022 | Tall Girl 2 | Fareeda Marks | Netflix original film |
| 2023 | Praise This | Jess | Peacock original film |
Television[]
| Year | Project | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Dating Pains | Scary Spice | 1 episode |
| 2017 | Shameless | Lulu | 1 episode |
| 2017 | Versus | Kalin | 2 episodes |
| 2018 | Young Sheldon | Libby | 1 episode |
| 2018 | We're Not Friends | Mia | 4 episodes |
| 2019 | Those Who Can't | Sheena | 1 episode |
| 2020-2022 | Stargirl | Beth Chapel/Dr. Mid-Nite | Main Character |
| 2020 | Girls Room | Gloria | 5 episodes |
| 2022 | Close Enough | Rikki | Voice role; 1 episode |
Trivia[]
- Anjelika spoke candidly about her age being a lie on the internet, with the idea that she is sixteen or in her teens being false. She is actually in her early twenties.
- She auditioned for the Disney film Stargirl a week before getting the script for DC's Stargirl.
- She is the most-like her character, Beth Chapel, as they are both bubbly, talkative, nice, optimistic, and see the positive sides of situations.
- She attended the 2020 DC FanDome panel event.
- Anjelika was part of the Geena Institute Q&A for the Season 2 premiere of Stargirl.
External links[]
Anjelika Washington on the Internet Movie Database
Follow Anjelika Washington [@AnjelikaW] on Twitter
Follow Anjelika Washington [@anjelikaw] on Instagram
References[]
- ↑ "Stargirl - Anjelika Washington Joins DC Universe Series" - SpoilerTV
- ↑ https://tvline.com/2018/11/02/the-view-ana-navarro-guest-host-fridays
- ↑ "Interview: Anjelika Washington of Netflix's Tall Girl" -Urban Magazine
- ↑ Netflix's 'Tall Girl' needs way more of Anjelika Washington's Fareeda - Mashable