Ilfenesh Hadera

Biography

Ilfenesh Hadera (born December 1, 1985) is an American actress. She attended the Harlem School of Arts and worked as waitress for ten years. In her acting career, she has collaborated with world-renowned filmmaker Spike Lee after a role in Oldboy (2013). Her father is an Ethiopian refugee and founder of the African Services Committee, a Harlem-based organization that works with African refugees.

Known For

Baywatch

as Stephanie Holden

The Blacklist

as Jennifer Palmer

Marvel's The Punisher

as Mistress

Chicago Fire

as Serena

Oldboy

as Judy

Billions

as Deb Kawi

Billions

Blue Bloods

as Angela Reddick

Godfather of Harlem

as Mayme Johnson

Master of None

as Lisa