Javicia Leslie

Actress, Batwoman

Recently named by The Hollywood Reporter as their “Next Big Thing” and by Los Angeles Magazine as their “One to Watch”, exceptionally driven and stunning actress/director/philanthropist Javicia Leslie (she/her, @javicia) is CW’s new “Batwoman” becoming the first bisexual, black actress to play Batwoman. DC’s “Batwoman” premiered fall 2019 as the first superhero series in television history to feature an avowed LGBTQ person as the central character.Javicia was also recently featured in Women’s Health and Emmy Magazine for her breakout series regular role on CBS’ #1 drama, “God Friended Me” as the quick witted and level headed lesbian daughter of ‘Reverend Finer’ (Scandal’s Emmy-nominated Joe Morton). Additionally, Javicia has also begun stretching her muscles behind the camera as well, directing two short films this year, Award winning “Black Excellence” and “Howl.” And next to direct an episode of her series “Batwoman”.

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