Lyric Ross (born November 30, 2003) is an American actress. She is known for her role as
Deja Pearson in the NBC drama series ''
This Is Us
''This Is Us'' is an American family drama television series that aired on NBC from September 20, 2016, to May 24, 2022. The series follows the lives and families of two parents, and their three children, in several different time frames. It s ...
''.
Early life and career
Ross, raised in
Homewood, Illinois
Homewood is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 19,463 at the 2020 census.
The village sits just a few miles south of Chicago proper. It is bordered by Chicago Heights and Flossmoor to the south, Hazel Crest to ...
, is the daughter of Brandi Smith and Stephen Ross and granddaughter of Margaret Smith.
She started acting when she was five years old, appearing in commercials and guest-starring in ''
Chicago Fire'' and ''
Sirens
Siren or sirens may refer to:
Common meanings
* Siren (alarm), a loud acoustic alarm used to alert people to emergencies
* Siren (mythology), an enchanting but dangerous monster in Greek mythology
Places
* Siren (town), Wisconsin
* Siren, Wisco ...
''.
In 2017, she performed in a recurring role as Deja Pearson on season 2 of ''
This Is Us
''This Is Us'' is an American family drama television series that aired on NBC from September 20, 2016, to May 24, 2022. The series follows the lives and families of two parents, and their three children, in several different time frames. It s ...
'' while in the eighth grade at James Hart School in Homewood, Illinois.
On August 27, 2018, NBC announced that Ross had been promoted to a series regular for season 3.
Philanthropy
Ross serves as a celebrity ambassador for Orphan Myth.
Filmography
Film
Television
Awards and nominations
References
External links
*
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Living people
American actresses
Actors from Illinois
African-American actresses
2003 births