Alana Bright
Alana Bright | |
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| Born | January 22, 2002 San Antonio, Texas, US |
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| Years active | 2021–present |
Alana Bright is an American actress. She is best known for playing Nikki Vaughn in the drama series Our Kind of People.
Early life
Bright was born in San Antonio, Texas. She attended middle school in New Braunfels for three years. She studied acting, dance and voice at Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Houston.[1]
Career
Before making her acting debut Bright was one of seven people to appear in the HBO MAX documentary Homeschool Muscial:Class of 2020. It was an opportunity for people to perform their musicals online due to the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic[2] She secured an agent shortly after the documentary was aired.[3] Her first big role came playing Nikki Vaughn in the drama series Our Kind of People.[4][5] She has since had a recurring role in the sports drama series All American: Homecoming.
Personal life
Outside of acting Bright also makes music inspired by her great-grandmother who lived with her from the age of 93 to her death at the age of 103. During the covid pandemic Bright produced her first film called Wine West.[6]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2024 | Behold a Lady | Girl | Short |
| 2024 | Sundown | Jada | Short |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2021 | A Black College Show | Aaliyah | 2 episodes |
| 2021-2022 | Our Kind of People | Nikki Vaughn | 12 episodes |
| 2022 | The Blank's YPF | Ariya | Episode; Week 2 |
| 2022-2023 | All American: Homecoming | Melody | 4 episodes |
References
- ^ "Two stars are born: Documentaries feature two SDA students". dramaticarts.usc.edu. Retrieved November 5, 2025.
- ^ "Alana Bright Talks The Power of Art in HOMESCHOOL MUSICAL: CLASS OF 2020 on HBO Max". theatrely.com. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
- ^ "Two stars are born: Documentaries feature two SDA students". uscannenbergmedia.com. September 24, 2021. Retrieved November 5, 2025.
- ^ "'Our Kind Of People': Newcomer Alana Bright To Co-Star In Fox Drama Series". deadline.com. May 27, 2021. Retrieved November 5, 2025.
- ^ "Alana Bright to Make Acting Debut in Fox Drama Series 'Our Kind of People'". variety.com. May 27, 2021. Retrieved November 5, 2025.
- ^ "No Labels, Just Stories: The Infinite Art of Alana Kay Bright". lasentinel.net. November 27, 2024. Retrieved November 5, 2025.
External links
- Alana Bright at IMDb