Geffri Maya
Geffri Maya | |
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| Born | February 25, 1995 Los Angeles, California |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
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.
Early life
Maya was born in Los Angeles, California on February 25, 1995.[1] Her name Geffri is from her mothers like of mixed masculine and feminine names. She graduated from Clark Atlanta University.[2]
Career
She 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.[3] Her first big role came playing Simone Hicks in the sports drama series All American.[4] Her biggest role so far has been playing Charlie in the Paramount+ series Lioness.[5][6]She has the said playing the character has made her a stronger person despiting it being a depressing role.[7]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Q & A | Girl | Short |
| 2015 | Southern Lights Over-Exposed: The Visual Album | Girl | Short |
| 2015 | Blaq Gold | Jasmine Hardaway | |
| 2016 | Defending Daddy | Adult Mandy | Short |
| 2019 | With(out) You | Delphine | Short |
| 2019 | Beast Mode | Girl | |
| 2020 | Loco | Lydia |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Jericho | Allison | Episode; Fallout |
| 2008 | Everybody Hates Chris | Latrinda | Episode; Everybody Hates Ex-Cons |
| 2007-2010 | Private Practice | Maya Bennett | 12 episodes |
| 2015 | Finding Carter | Woman | Episode; The Sound and the Fury |
| 2016 | The Inspectors | Kristin Masterantonio | Episode; The Great Postal Truck Robbery |
| 2016-2017 | Cream X Coffee | Bridesmaid #1 | Episode; Black Love Matters |
| 2017 | Shots Fired | Eufaula | Episode; Hour Seven: Content of Their Character |
| 2017 | Nasty Habits | Sky | Episode; Somebody's Mom |
| 2018 | The Pre-Quarter Life Crisis | Kevin-Rose Hankins | 10 episodes |
| 2018 | East of La Brea | Aisha | Episode; Stay Walking |
| 2019 | WTF Baron Davis | Zoe | 7 episodes |
| 2024 | Black-ish | Zion | 2 episodes |
| 2021 | Snowfall | Khadijah Brown | 7 episodes |
| 2024 | All American | Simone Hicks | 27 episodes |
| 2022-2024 | All American: Homecoming | Simone Hicks | 41 episodes |
References
- ^ "Geffri Maya". tvinsider.com. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
- ^ "Soft and Strong with Geffri Maya of 'All American: Homecoming'". blackgirlnerds.com. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
- ^ "Who is Geffri Hightower? Age, TV roles, background and family Read more: https://www.tuko.co.ke/facts-lifehacks/celebrity-biographies/458785-who-geffri-maya-hightower-background-boyfriend-family-tv-roles/". tuko.co.ke. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
{{cite web}}: External link in|title= - ^ "All American: Homecoming's Geffri Maya Celebrates the Layers of Black Excellence and Simone Hicks". thekoalition.com. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
- ^ "Geffri Maya Brings An Authentic HBCU Experience To The CW's 'All American: Homecoming'". hellobeautiful.com. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
- ^ "'All American: Homecoming' Star Geffri Maya Discusses Season 3 Premiere & The End Of The Love Triangle". deadline.com. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
- ^ "Q&A: All American: Homecoming star Geffri Maya on art imitating life, working with Coco Gauff, and why she's forever grateful to Atlanta". atlantamagazine.com. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
External links
- Geffri Maya at IMDb