Imani Lewis
Imani Lewis | |
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| Born | April 12, 1999 New York City, New York |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
Imani Lewis (born April 12, 1999) is an American actress. She is best known for playing Calliope Burns in the supernatural teen series First Kill and Charmaine in the crime drama series Hightown.
Early life
Lewis was born in New York City[1] on April 12 1999.[2]
Career
Lewis made her on-screen debut in the musical drama series The Get Down. She also appeared in Alternatino with Arturo Castro, and Wu-Tang: An American Saga early on in her career[3] Her first recurring role came playing Karen in the music drama series Star.[4] Her first big role came playing Calliope Burns in the supernatural teen series First Kill.[5] Her character is a lesbian who gets into a relationship with Sarah Catherine Hook.[6][7] She played a lead role in the crime drama series Hightown.[8]
Personal life
She cites Wesley Snipes character Blade as a major influence. She took kickboxing lessons for a couple of years. Her favourite TV show growing up was Sabrina the Teenage Witch.[9]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2017 | Hearsay | Alex | Short |
| 2018 | Eighth Grade | Aniyah | |
| 2019 | Premature | Shonte | |
| 2020 | The Forty-Year-Old Version | Elaine | |
| 2020 | Farewell Amor | Michelle | |
| 2020 | Vampires vs. the Bronx | Gloria | |
| 2021 | Shoplifters of the World | Babs | |
| 2021 | Killer Among Us | Ricki Fennel | |
| 2023 | Among the Beasts | Bella | |
| 2023 | Miguel Wants to Fight | Cass | |
| 2025 | Ricky | Jaz | |
| 2025 | Haint | Kassie | Short |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Get Down | Zulu Girl Tanya | 3 episodes |
| 2017-2018 | Star | Karen | 8 episodes |
| 2019 | Alternatino with Arturo Castro | Girl | Episode; The Dreamer |
| 2019 | Wu-Tang: An American Saga | Roxanne Shante | Episode; Box in Hand |
| 2021-2022 | The Equalizer | Kisha Griffin | 2 episodes |
| 2022 | First Kill | Calliope Burns | 8 episodes |
| 2022 | Flatbush Misdemeanors | Honor | Episode; Obigeli |
| 2023 | Blue Bloods | Shayla Alexander | Episode; Close to Home |
| 2020-2024 | Hightown | Charmaine | 16 episodes |
References
- ^ "New York's Very Own Imani Lewis takes on monsters in Netflix drama 'First Kill'". pix11.com. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ^ "Imani Lewis". tvinsider.com. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ^ "Netflix YA Vampire Romance Series 'First Kill' Casts Imani Lewis, Sarah Catherine Hook". variety.com. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ^ "Woman Crush Wednesday: Imani Lewis Slays in 'First Kill'". decider.com. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ^ "First Kill's Imani Lewis Sinks Her Teeth Into Her Next Role". wmagazine.com. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ^ "Sarah Catherine Hook And Imani Lewis From "First Kill" Might Be The Best Costars Around, And Here's The Proof". buzzfeed.com. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ^ "Imani Lewis Chats First Kill, Wielding Power and Strength & Pursuing Many Passions!". tvfanatic.com. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ^ "Imani Lewis From First Kill Has Been In A Ton Of Highbrow Stuff". elitedaily.com. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ^ "Exclusive: Imani Lewis on the refreshing approach to queerness in First Kill". gaytimes.com. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
External links
- Imani Lewis at IMDb