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Uzo Aduba

Uzo Aduba

Keynote Speaker: Emmy Award-Winning Actress Known for "Orange is the New Black" & "Mrs. America"

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Uzo Aduba Biography

Uzoamaka "Uzo" Aduba is a Nigerian-American actress. She is best known for her role as Suzanne "Crazy Eyes" Warren on the Netflix original series "Orange Is the New Black," for which she won two Emmy Awards and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. She is one of only two actors to win an Emmy Award in both the comedy and drama categories for the same role, the other being Ed Asner for the character Lou Grant

Aduba has also appeared in a number of films, including 2016 American Pastoral, 2016's Showing Roots, 2017's My Little Pony: The Movie, 2018's Candy Jar, and 2019's Miss Virginia.

In 2020, she played Shirley Chisholm in the Hulu miniseries "Mrs. America," for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie.

In April 2017, Aduba received the Point Courage Award from the Point Foundation for her support of the LGBT community. In June 2018, Aduba became Heifer International's first-ever celebrity ambassador to Africa. She saw Heifer's impact first-hand on 2016 and 2018 field visits to Uganda.

Aduba attended Boston University, where she studied classical voice and competed in track and field.

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Uzo Aduba Videos

Uzo Aduba Reveals Her Quarantine Binge Watches
Uzo Aduba Recounts Childhood Experiences Her Nigerian Name Brought Her
Uzo Aduba: College of Fine Arts Convocation Speaker 2017

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What topics does Uzo Aduba speak about?

Uzo Aduba is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Entertainers, Celebrity, Acting, Television & Film and Entertainment.

Where does Uzo Aduba travel from?

Uzo Aduba generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Uzo Aduba?

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Uzo Aduba is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Entertainers, Celebrity and Acting Speakers. The estimated speaking fee range to book Uzo Aduba for live events is $50,000 - $100,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Uzo Aduba generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Viola Davis, Jameela Jamil and Michaela Jaé Rodriguez. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Uzo Aduba for an upcoming event.

Uzo Aduba Videos

Uzo Aduba Reveals Her Quarantine Binge Watches
Uzo Aduba Recounts Childhood Experiences Her Nigerian Name Brought Her
Uzo Aduba: College of Fine Arts Convocation Speaker 2017
Uzo Aduba Reads a Letter to Her 18-Year-Old Self | Teen Vogue
7 Things You Didn't Know About Uzo Aduba | Essence

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