| Ayo Edebiri Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 6½ in |
| Weight | 63 kg |
| Date of Birth | October 3, 1995 |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Ayo Edebiri is an American actress, comedienne, and television writer. She is best known for her appearance in the comedy-drama series The Bear in which she played the role as chef Sydney Adamu. She has won numerous awards and nominations for this show, which includes, 1 Golden Globe Award, 2 Screen Actors Guild Awards, and 1 Primetime Emmy Award, as well as a nomination for a Directors Guild of America Award for directing the episode “Napkins”.
Born Name
Ayo Edebiri
Nick Name
Ayo
Sun Sign
Libra
Born Place
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Nationality
Education
Ayo attended the Boston Latin School in Boston, Massachusetts. After that, she went to the New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts where she majored in dramatic writing. Although, she initially chose ‘teaching’ as her major.
When she was in her junior year of college, she started going to Upright Citizens Brigade (an improvisational and sketch comedy group) as an intern because she was actively following her comedy career.
Occupation
Actress, comedienne, TV writer
Family
- Father – is from Nigeria
- Mother – is from Barbados
- Siblings – None
Manager
She is signed with the Creative Artists Agency (CAA).
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 6½ in or 169 cm
Weight
63 kg or 139 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
She has dated –
- Colin Burgess – She has publicly dated comedian and actor Colin Burgess. There were 2 instances where they sparked dating rumors. One in February 2021 and the other in September 2022 when he called her his girlfriend in an Instagram post when they attended the Emmys together.
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Her mother is Bajan while her father is Nigerian.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Gender Identity
Queer
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Thick black hair with thick eyebrows
Shoe Size
8 (US)
Brand Endorsements
In 2024, she endorsed 2 brands which include Loewe and Neiman Marcus.
Religion
Christianity
As a kid, she regularly went to the church with her parents.
Ayo Edebiri’s Favorite Things
- Food – Tinned fish
- Dessert – The Cool Dog (The hot dog-shaped ice cream)
- Movies – The Good, The Bad & The Ugly (1966), Notting Hill (1999), Phantom Thread (2017), Babe (1995)
Ayo Edebiri Facts
- She is the only child of her parents.
- Ayo was raised in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston.
- When in 8th grade, she started taking an interest in comedy. Hence, she joined the improv club at Boston Latin School.
- In January 2023, she went to attend the 75th Emmy Awards with her parents – both mom and dad.
- Ayo is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America.
- In 2024, she appeared in the music video (as a fan) of the song Noid by rapper Tyler, the Creator.
- In 2025, she directed the music video of Terrapin by Clairo.
- His dad is a first-generation immigrant.
- She is a big fan of actor Leonardo DiCaprio.
- She took piano lessons when young.
- Once a location agent went to their home to ask for their permission to use it for a couple of days for the film shooting which was to be done by director Martin Scorsese in which Leonardo DiCaprio was starring. But, Ayo’s father declined the offer thinking that it be a scam.
- She loves canned food.
- She cannot live without her frosted flakes, La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Sunscreen, Muji Gel Ink Ball Point Pen, Necessaire The Body Exfoliator, Karhu Socks, REI Co-op Nalgene Sustain Graphic Wide-Mouth Water Bottle, a Weekly Planner Scheduler, Zwilling Miyabi Kaizen II Knife, a book titled “How to Blow Up a Pipeline by Andreas Malm“.
- To prepare for her role in The Bear, she trained with co-star Jeremy Allen White, at the Institute of Culinary Education in Pasadena, California. Ayo also worked in multiple Michelin-star restaurants’ kitchens.
- Ayo was born on the same day when O. J. Simpson was freed from the charge of murder.
Featured Image by Ayo Edebiri / Instagram
