Sasha Compère

Sasha Compère is an actress known for her roles in the television shows Miracle Workers and Love Life, and in the film Uncorked.

Early life and education

Sasha Compère was born in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of immigrants from Haiti. She began performing theater in high school and continued while studying at The University of Michigan, where she received a Bachelors in Business Administration and a minor in Dramatic Arts.[1][2]

Career

Compère's breakthrough role was as a series regular, Laura Greene, on season one of the TBS comedy Miracle Workers.[3] Prior to getting that role, Compère worked as a building manager. She said the role on Miracle Workers "changed my life."[4]

Other prominent credits include a recurring character on the HBO show Love Life, starring Anna Kendrick, and a role in the Netflix film Uncorked,[5] starring Mamoudou Athie and written and directed by the show runner for HBO's Insecure, Prentice Penny.[6] Critic Pete Hammond called Compère "perfectly cast" in the film.[7]

Selected filmography

Selected television

References
  1. "sasha compere". SCAD District. Retrieved 2020-08-16.
  2. Trumbore, Dave (2019-02-06). "'Miracle Workers': Jon Bass & Sasha Compere on Being Human in the TBS Comedy". Collider. Retrieved 2020-08-16.
  3. Otterson, Joe (2017-11-21). "TBS Comedy 'Miracle Workers' Casts Sasha Compère as Series Regular (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2020-08-16.
  4. "Sasha Compère discusses connecting to her character on 'Miracle Workers'". District. 2019-02-11. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
  5. N'Duka, Amanda (2018-12-07). "Emmy Nominee Kelly Jenrette, 'HTGAWM' Star Matt McGorry & More Join Netflix Film 'Uncorked'". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-08-16.
  6. Desk, TV News. "Prentice Penny's UNCORKED Adds Kelly Jenrette, Matt McGorry, Sasha Compere, Gil Ozeri and Bernard David Jones". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2020-08-16.
  7. Hammond, Pete (2020-04-01). "'Uncorked' Review: Netflix Drama With Superb Ensemble Plays As Smoothly As A Fine Wine". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
  8. "Sasha Compere as Laura". TBS. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
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