Geffri Maya
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February 25, 1995
- Actress
Geffri Maya | |
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| Born | Geffri Maya Hightower February 25, 1995 Los Angeles, California |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
Geffri Maya Hightower (born February 25, 1995), also known as Geffri Maya, is an American actress. She is best known for playing Simone Hicks in the sports drama series All American and its spinoff All American: Homecoming.
Maya was born in Los Angeles, California on February 25, 1995[1] to single mother Stephanie Renee Hightower.[2] She graduated from Clark Atlanta University, where she studied mass communications and journalism.[3][4]
Career
Maya made her debut on Broadway at the age of 9, playing Young Nala in a production of The Lion King. She gained popularity playing Maya Bennett on the medical drama series Private Practice.[5] Her first big role came playing Simone Hicks in the sports drama series All American.[6] Her biggest role so far has been playing Charlie in the Paramount+ series Lioness.[7][8] She has said that playing the character has made her a stronger person despite it being a depressing role.[9]
