Joy Sunday

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

0.9883

Gender

Female

Birthday

17-Apr-1995

Age

(31 years old)

Place of Birth

Staten Island, New York, USA

Also Known As
  • Joy Okon Sunday

Joy Sunday

Biography

Joy Sunday is an Nigerian-American actress. She has performed in television notably in Dear White People and Wednesday. In film, she is known for side roles in Bad Hair, Shithouse, and Dog. Sunday was born in Staten Island, New York to a Nigerian family. She studied theater in high school at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School in New York City, before going to study at USC School of Cinematic Arts in Los Angeles and graduating with a degree in critical studies. Outside of academia, she worked as a filmmaker with Tribeca Film Institute on the side, working on several shorts.


Credits

Limelight Limelight (2020) Character: Didienne
Following a controversial political election in the Republic of Congo, eighteen-year-old Bria Emboko finds herself caught between her father’s loyalty to the government and the growing dissent of the citizens around her. Bria begins to question the oppressive environment she is accustomed to and interacts with people her father deems as “rebels”. In the midst of the chaos, Bria finds solace in twenty-year-old Didienne Ngaga. Confident and fun-loving, Didienne is entirely sure of herself despite the chaos around them. Bria grows closer to Didienne and despite great disapproval, their relationship blossoms into something much more than Bria ever expected.
Under the Influencer Under the Influencer (2024) Character: Rachel
Digital artist Lex Carre documents her struggle with anxiety through work that she posts anonymously online. Her pieces capture the attention of cunning curator Andrea Caulfield, who offers mentorship in exchange for control of Lex’s career. When Lex’s mental health starts to spiral from the pressure, Andrea assumes ownership of her work—prompting Lex to plot a psychological showdown against the exploitative mentor who stole her art and nearly destroyed her mind.
Shithouse Shithouse (2020) Character: Sophia
Lonely college freshman Alex has closed himself off from his peers, who all appear to have this whole "college thing" figured out. But everything changes one night when Alex takes a leap and attends a party at Shithouse - a legendary party fraternity - where he forges a strong connection with Maggie.
The Beta Test The Beta Test (2021) Character: Celia
An engaged Hollywood agent receives a mysterious letter for an anonymous sexual encounter and becomes ensnared in a sinister world of lying, infidelity, and digital data.
Dog Dog (2022) Character: Dr. Gray
An army ranger and his dog embark on a road trip along the Pacific Coast Highway to attend a friend's funeral.
Eyimofe Eyimofe (2021) Character: Tolu
A man and a woman in Lagos want to escape their everyday lives, but extricating themselves is no easy task. Two stories narrated with tenderness and restraint that only fleetingly touch, the dream of migrating to Europe floating above them all the while.



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