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Ayo Edebiri

1995–

United States

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Funmilayo "Ayo" Edebiri ( EYE-oh ə-DEB-ər-ee; born, October 3, 1995) is an American actress, comedian, television writer, and director. She played chef Sydney Adamu in the drama series The Bear (2022–2026), for which she won a Golden Globe Award, two Actor Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award, as well as nominations for a Directors Guild of America Award for directing the episode "Napkins" and Writers Guild of America Award for co-writing "Worms". As a film actress, she starred in the comedy films Theater Camp and Bottoms (both 2023).

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