Vanessa Ifediora

Vanessa Ifediora is an Irish actress, photographer, and poet. She is known for her roles in Belfast and Derry Girls.

Early life Ifediora was born in Belfast. She is of Irish and Nigerian heritage. Ifediora lived in Japan for a several years and speaks conversational Japanese. Ifediora has spoken about the racism she experienced growing up in Belfast and later when living in Cork. She moved to Dublin in 2017, which she described as "a different world" where she encountered less racism. She now lives in Belfast.

Career Ifediora studied acting at the Irish Film Academy in Dublin.

Selected filmography