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It Was Sometimes Like This
2017 · 12m
country: United States
Six slice-of-life, ultra-short films depicting true memories from the lives of the actor-writers.
Known for Acting
Ayo Edebiri (born Funmilayo Edebiri, October 3, 1995) is an American actress, comedian, and television writer, and director. She first gained industry recognition for her writing, including work on Big Mouth (2020–2025), where she later voiced the character Missy. Her breakthrough came with her role as Sydney Adamu in the comedy-drama series The Bear (2022–2026), a performance that earned widespread critical acclaim and major awards, including an Emmy, two Actor Awards, and a Golden Globe. She was also nominated for a Directors Guild of America Award for directing the episode "Napkins". She has since starred in comedy films such as Bottoms (2023), and continued to do voice work for projects including Inside Out 2 (2024). In 2025, she starred in both the horror film Opus and the thriller film After the Hunt. Edebiri has also made her Broadway debut in Proof (2026).
Born
October 3, 1995 (age 30)
Birthplace
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Filmography
28 films, 45 shows
It Was Sometimes Like This
2017 · 12m
country: United States
Six slice-of-life, ultra-short films depicting true memories from the lives of the actor-writers.