Renika Williams
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Renika Williams | |
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| Born | November 5, 1992 Dayton, Ohio |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
Renika Williams is an American actress. She is best known for playing Willow in the teen comedy-drama series The Sex Lives of College Girls and as the college intern in the Walt Disney short film Once Upon a Studio.
Williams was born in Dayton, Ohio. She became interested in the 6th grade when she auditioned for the local arts magnet school.[1] She graduated from Wright State University in 2015.[2]
Career
Williams first recurring role came playing Leslie in the comedy series Placeholders starring Teyonah Parris.[3] Her first big role came playing the lead as a college intern in the Walt Disney short film Once Upon a Studio.[4] Her biggest role so far has been playing Willow in the teen comedy-drama series The Sex Lives of College Girls[5] She played Olivette in the final season of the medical drama series New Amsterdam.[6] She made a one-off appearance playing the teenage version of the lead character Mercedes played by Brandee Evans in the drama series P-Valley.[7]
Personal life
Williams is involved for raising awareness of Sickle Cell Anemia which took the life of her best friend. In her spare time she likes yoga, cycling and reading. Her favourite book is Sula by Toni Morrison.[8]