Joy Sunday is an American actress of Nigerian descent, celebrated for her compelling portrayal of Bianca Barclay in the Netflix phenomenon Wednesday. She has carved a dynamic path in entertainment, blending acting prowess with production and narration talents.
Profile Summary
| Full name | Joy Sunday |
| Date of birth | September 25, 1996 |
| Place of birth | Staten Island, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Partner | N/A |
| Children | None |
| Occupations | Actress, filmmaker |
| Net worth | Approximately $3 million |
Early Life and Education
In Staten Island, New York, amid a Nigerian family, Sunday nurtured a love for theater starting in middle school.
She honed her skills at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School, a hub for performing arts, though she encountered hurdles in conservatory settings for actors of color, steering her to film. She later secured an honors degree in critical studies from USC’s School of Cinematic Arts, supplementing it with short films through the Tribeca Film Institute.
Career
Sunday launched her TV career with a standout guest role on MacGyver (2018), followed by earning her SAG card in Justin Simien’s horror satire Bad Hair (2020).
Building momentum, she delivered supporting turns in indie hits like Cooper Raiff’s Shithouse (2020) as Sophia, Jim Cummings’ The Beta Test (2021) as Celia, and Channing Tatum’s Dog (2022) as Dr. Gray.
Her pivotal breakout arrived as Bianca Barclay in Wednesday, rivaling Jenna Ortega’s lead and earning global acclaim amid the show’s massive success. Post-Wednesday, she expanded into theater with the political play Intelligence at the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, starred in the 2023 film Rise as Rayowa, and leads the upcoming HBO series DTF St. Louis.
Additionally, she has produced several shorts and dipped into audiobook narration, showcasing her multi-hyphenate versatility.
Personal Life
Sunday guards her private world closely, revealing little about romantic partners or family beyond her Nigerian roots. She channels energy into professional pursuits, maintaining a spotlight-free personal sphere.
Filmography
Television
- Wednesday (2022–present) as Bianca Barclay
- Dear White People (2021) as guest role
- MacGyver (2018) as guest star
Films
- Rise (2023) as Rayowa
- Dog (2022) as Dr. Gray
- The Beta Test (2021) as Celia
- Shithouse (2020) as Sophia
- Bad Hair (2020) as Cynthia
- Her Mind in Pieces (2019) as Joy
Shorts
- Limelight (2020)
- Take My Heart (2020)
- Alive, Again (2018)
- Joy (2018)
- Darling (2017)
- Embody (2015) as Sasha
