Age: 42
female
Lena Waithe (/weɪθ/; born May 17, 1984) is an American actress, producer, and screenwriter. She is the creator of the Showtime drama series The Chi (2018–present) and the BET comedy series Boomerang (2019–20) and Twenties (2020–21). She also wrote and produced the crime film Queen & Slim (2019) and is the executive producer of the horror anthology series Them (2021–present). Waithe gained recognition for her role in the Netflix comedy-drama series Master of None (2015–2021) and became the first African-American woman to win the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series in 2017 for writing the show's "Thanksgiving" episode, which was loosely based on her personal experience of coming out to her mother. She has also appeared in Steven Spielberg's 2018 adventure film Ready Player One and the HBO series Westworld. In 2023, she was nominated for Best Play at the 76th Tony Awards, her production work on the sketch-comedy play Ain't No Mo'. Waithe was named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2018 and was included on Fast Company's Queer 50 list in 2021 and 2022. Description above from the Wikipedia article Lena Waithe, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Lena Waithe
Writer
for Writer in Breaking Through: Latina Trailblazers on Screen
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"Breaking Through: Latina Trailblazers on Screen" is a captivating TV series that delves into the untold stories of Latina actresses who shattered stereotypes and broke barriers in Hollywood, spanning from the early 1900s to the present day. Each episode of this compelling series will focus on a different era, highlighting the struggles, triumphs, and contributions of Latina actresses who paved the way for future generations. From the silent film era to the Golden Age of Hollywood, from the Chicano Movement of the 1960s to the modern era of streaming platforms, viewers will be taken on a journey through time, exploring the rich tapestry of Latina representation on screen. Through in-depth interviews, archival footage, and expert analysis, "Breaking Through" will uncover the challenges faced by Latina actresses, including typecasting, discrimination, and limited opportunities, while also celebrating their resilience, talent, and groundbreaking achievements.
