Lauryn Ajufo is a 23-year-old British-Nigerian actress who gained fame and recognition for her role as Misha in the Netflix Adventure fiction series titled “The Last Bus.” Ever since Ajufo has continued to wow her fans with her numerous roles.
Lately, Ajufo is currently making the headlines as she is set to portray the character Becca in the Netflix British teen comedy-drama television series “Everything Now.” In this post, we will be discussing Lauryn Ajufo and everything you need to know about her.
Lauryn Ajufo’s Profile Summary
| Full Name | Lauryn Ajufo |
| Age | 23 years old |
| Birth Date | August 15, 2000 |
| Birth Place | Croydon, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Profession | Actress |
| Parents | Father: N/A Mother: N/A |
| Relationship Status | Not Known |
| Boyfriend | Not known |
| Height | 5’4″ 162 cm 1.62m |
| Weight | 56 kg 123 lbs |
| Net Worth | $200k |
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Early Life & Background
Lauryn Ajufo was born in Croydon, England on August 15, 2000, to parents whose names and professions are yet to be revealed.
Despite her place of birth, Lauryn is also of Nigerian descent. This means that either one or both parents are from Nigeria. Still talking about her family, Lauryn has two brothers whose names are Barney De Silva and Tobias De Silva.
In terms of her education, Lauryn attended the BRIT School and later joined the Youth Theatre at the Theatre Royal Stratford East.
Professional Career
Ajufo’s journey in the Film/TV industry began in 2018 when she was discovered through a monologue slam competition. Philip Barantini a notable figure in the industry recognized her talent and cast her in his 2019 short film titled “Boiling Point,” where she played the role of Renee.
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Following her successful performance in “Boiling Point,” Philip Barantini continued to collaborate with Ajufo and gave her a role in his 2020 debut feature film, “Villain.”
In the same year, Ajufo made her television debut with a guest appearance in the soap opera “Holby City,” broadening her acting portfolio.
Ajufo’s career continued to flourish, and in 2021, she had the chance to reprise her role from “Boiling Point” in its feature-length adaptation.
This time, she portrayed the character Andrea alongside Stephen Graham. Her performance in this film garnered critical acclaim, and she received a nomination for the British Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Performance.
In 2022, Ajufo expanded her presence in the entertainment world by starring as Misha Morris in the Netflix science fiction series “The Last Bus” and as Neve in the ITVX and ITV2 teen drama “Tell Me Everything.”
in 2023, she reunited with Philip Barantini in a project called “Accused,” where she starred as Chloe opposite Chaneil Kular.
Additionally, Ajufo appeared as Becca alongside Luca Slade in the Netflix comedy-drama series “Everything Now” and the Netflix film “Luther: The Fallen Sun.”
Filmography
| Film/TV Show | Character | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Everything Now | Becca | 2023 |
| Accused | Chloe | 2023 |
| Luther: The Fallen Sun | Anya Raine | 2023 |
| Tell Me Everything | Neve | 2022 |
| The Last Bus | Misha | 2022 |
| Boiling Point | Andrea | 2021 |
| Villain | Laura | 2020 |
| Holby City | Steph Shaw | 2020 |
| Boiling Point | Renee | 2019 |
