Zuri Adele
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Zuri Adele is an American actress. She is best known for playing Malika Williams in the drama series Good Trouble.
Early life
Adele grew up in a family of performance poets, dancers, writers, actors, and educators. She attended the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls and the University of California, Los Angeles.[1]
Career
Adele made her debut in 2010 in a short film called Russian Roulette.[2]
She is best known for playing Malika Williams in Good Trouble.[3][4] She had to audition four times for the role, and was starting to think she wouldn't make it in the acting business.[5] She hopes to act in a sports film in the future.[6]
Personal life
Adele is very spiritual. She practices prayer, yoga, meditation, crystal sound bowl healing, connections with loved ones, and continuous self-care.[7]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2010 | Russian Roulette | Michelle | Short |
| 2014 | The Social Worker | Margo Winters | Short |
| 2016 | Plenty | Rae | |
| 2018 | C.R.E.A.M. & Butter | Vawn | Short |
| 2019 | Split Milk | Lena | Short |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Under the Dome | Mother | Episode; Witch Hunt |
| 2019-2024 | Good Trouble | Malika Williams | 88 episodes |
References
- ^ "Staying Grounded with Zuri Adele". jejunemagazine.com. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
- ^ "Zuri Adele's Journey: From Aspiring Actress to 'Good Trouble' Star". bombshellbybleu. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
- ^ "Zuri Adele on Colorism in Beauty, Wearing Dreadlocks on TV and Her Skin-Care Fridge". newbeauty.com. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
- ^ "What's Her Story With Sam & Amy". omny.fm. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
- ^ "Good Trouble's Zuri Adele Talks Normalizing Black Joy, Romance, and Everyday Lives Onscreen". popsugar.com. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
- ^ "Zuri Adele Talks Black Liberation, Spelman And Getting Into 'Good Trouble'". blavity.com. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
- ^ "A Spiritual Conversation with Zuri Adele". perceptionmag.com. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
External links
- Zuri Adele at IMDb