Carlacia Grant is an American television actress. She is a series regular on Netflix teen mystery drama Outer Banks.
Carlacia Grant | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Education | Florida State University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2016-present |
| Television | Outer Banks |
Early life
editGrant was born in New Haven, Connecticut and also lived for a time in Florida.[1][2] She graduated from Florida State University in May 2023, with a Bachelor of Science in Media and Communication Studies with a minor in English.[3] She started acting at a summer camp production of Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island when she was 13 years-old following a suggestion to try it from her grandmother.[4][5][2]
Career
editShe made her television debut playing Irene in the History Channel’s 2016 remake of Roots. She played Danielle Turner in OWN series Greenleaf series and Leesha in Game of Silence. She also appeared in a 2021 episode of The Resident.[6]
In November 2020 she auditioned for Netflix teen mystery drama Outer Banks.[7] The following year, she debuted in a recurring role as Bahamian Cleo on season two of the series.[8][9][10] She reprised the role for season's three and four, promoted to be a series regular.[11][12][13]
Personal life
editHer parents are from the Caribbean and she has Haitian heritage through her mother and Jamaican heritage from her father.[1][4]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Roots | Irene | 1 episode |
| 2016 | Game of Silence | Leesha | 4 episodes |
| 2016-2017 | Greenleaf | Danielle Turner | 8 episodes |
| 2021 | The Resident | Trinity | 1 episode |
| 2021 | Apollyon | Janet | |
| 2022 | Bae Night: The Little Black Book | Kim | |
| 2021-present | Outer Banks | Cleo | Series regular |
References
edit- ^ a b Messina, Victoria (Aug 4, 2021). "On Our Radar: Carlacia Grant's Pogue Initiation Is Complete". Pop Sugar. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Interview - Carlacia Grant". Schon Magazine. May 24, 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ Tolley, Hannah (27 February 2023). "CARLACIA GRANT FROM 'OUTER BANKS' IS TEAM POPE & CLEO". hercampus. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ a b Martin, Rachel (22 May 2023). "Carlacia Grant". 1883 Magazine. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ Puckett-Pope, Lauren (30 July 2021). "Carlacia Grant Welcomes You to The New Outer Banks". Elle. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "What movies and TV shows has Carlacia Grant been in?". Capitalfm.com. 16 April 2024. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "How Carlacia Grant Got Cast as the Breakout Star of 'Outer Banks' Season 2". Backstage. 27 August 2021. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ Seitz, Loree (30 July 2021). "How 'Outer Banks' Star Carlacia Grant Channeled Rihanna for Season 2". The Wrap. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ Del Rosario, Alexandra (April 15, 2021). "'Outer Banks': Carlacia Grant Joins Season 2 Cast In Recurring Role". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ Zorrilla, Mónica Marie (July 30, 2021). "'Outer Banks' Bosses and Carlacia Grant on the Shocking Season 2 Finale and Season 3 Hopes". Variety. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ Fuentes, Tamara (27 February 2023). "'Outer Banks' Stars Madison Bailey and Carlacia Grant Reveal Their Big Season 4 Hopes for Kiara and Cleo". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (February 18, 2023). "'Outer Banks' Lands Early Season 4 Renewal At Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ McPherson, Chris (Sep 24, 2024). "The Hunt for Blackbeard's Treasure Is On in 'Outer Banks' Season 4 Trailer". Collider. Retrieved 3 October 2024.