"Cynthia Erivo's debut screen role was in Chewing Gum, where she played Magdaline in the 2015 episode Tolled Road. After Chewing Gum, Erivo has had roles in the likes of Mr Selfridge, Broad City and The Outsider."
"Cynthia Erivo identifies as queer and bisexual. She first spoke openly about her sexuality in an August 2022 issue of British Vogue and has always been a standout advocate for LGBTQ+ rights."
"Cynthia Erivo was born in Stockwell, London, to Nigerian parents who immigrated to the UK after the Nigerian Civil War began in 1967. Her mother is a nurse."
"Cynthia Erivo's mother raised her after she was disowned by her father at 16 years old. She remains estranged from him but has a great relationship with her maternal parent."
Cynthia Erivo is currently starring in the West End play Dracula at the Noël Coward Theatre. She gained fame for her role in the musical adaptation of Wicked. Erivo's acting career includes roles in Chewing Gum, Mr Selfridge, and Disney's Pinocchio. She identifies as queer and bisexual, advocating for LGBTQ+ rights. Born in London to Nigerian parents, she has a close relationship with her mother, who raised her after her father disowned her.
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