Priah Ferguson: Biography, Career, Boyfriend, Net Worth & More

By Hafiz Hamza On Oct 20, 2023 14 0

Priah Ferguson is an American actor best known for her role as ‘Erica Sinclair’ in the ‘Netflix’ original series ‘Stranger Things.’ She has loved dance and acting since childhood, and both her parents encouraged her. As soon as Ferguson signed up with an agency in Atlanta, she started getting offers for commercials and other acting jobs. She did, however, start with a charity effort in 2015.

Her first TV shows and movies came out the following year. After making her acting debut on the highly acclaimed ‘FX’ show ‘Atlanta,’ Ferguson appeared in other TV shows and movies, including ‘Daytime Divas,’ ‘Coffee X Cream,’ and ‘Mercy Street.’ She was in several movies at the same time. She had lead parts in a lot of short films that won awards. Ferguson’s perfect comedic timing helped her get a regular role on “Stranger Things.”

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Biography

Priah Nicole was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on October 1, 2006. She has a younger sister named Jayda. Adjua, Priah’s mother, is a graphic designer, art director, and party decor business owner. On the other hand, her father is a multifaceted artist skilled in design and photography. He even shot a commercial for the talented Janelle Monae.

Priah has always had a strong interest in the performing arts. Recognizing this, her parents began introducing her to theater at five. Priah had a soft spot for dancing before discovering the world of theater. Priah started her career in showbiz at a young age, hailing from Atlanta, a hotspot for aspiring young talent. She was soon represented by a talent agency and immersed herself in acting camps and workshops.

Personal Details

Nickname: Priah
Gender: Female
Age: 17 years old (in 2023)
Date of Birth: October 1, 2006
Real Name: Priah Nicole Ferguson
Profession: Actress
Nationality: American
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Zodiac Sign: Libra

Career

Ferguson began her acting career in 2015 by appearing in a video for the non-profit ‘United Way of Greater Atlanta.’ Because of the video’s success, she was given more roles and became their official young ambassador.

Throughout the year, Ferguson took on roles in short and indie films, honing her skills and gaining recognition. In 2016, she made her television debut as ‘Asia’ in the show ‘Atlanta.’ She also appeared as ‘Charlie’ in the romantic drama ‘Coffee X Cream’ and films like ‘Deus Ex Machina’ and ‘Ends.’

She had a big year in 2017. She starred as ‘Fatima’ on ‘Daytime Divas’ and in the ‘PBS’ show ‘Mercy Street.’ She also appeared in films such as ‘Perfectville’ and ‘La Vie Magnifique De Charlie,’ playing a younger ‘Brandy.’ Her most significant break came when she joined the cast of Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things.’ Her role as Lucas Sinclair’s little sister, Erica, was meant to be a one-time thing, but fans loved her so much that she became a regular on the show.

The following year, in 2018, Ferguson appeared in the films ‘The Oath’ and ‘Bluff City Law.’ Atlanta agencies represent her and have a sizable ‘Instagram’ following, indicating her previous commercial work before her big-screen debut.

Boyfriend

Priah is a beautiful and calm-natured girl; her charm and beauty are very appealing. She hasn’t said anything about her love life or current relationship status.

Priya is still too young to start dating anyone. Furthermore, she is completely disconnected from these issues and focuses solely on her career.

Net Worth

Priah Ferguson’s net worth is $1 million as of 2023. Her primary source of income is from her various filming projects and other business ventures.