Cleopatra Coleman is an Australian actress. She is known for playing Erica on the American comedy series The Last Man on Earth and Rya in the Netflix original sci-fi thriller In the Shadow of the Moon.
Why did Cleopatra Coleman shave her head?
Coleman had a full head of hair while filming the show, but she shaved it all off after viewing Black Panther in theatres three times and deciding styling products were no longer for her.
How Did She Start Her Career?
Coleman began her professional film and television career at age 15 in her native Australia. In 2005, ABC (Australian television network) and Seven Network cast Coleman as the lead in the sci-fi teen drama Silversun.
Is Cleopatra Coleman Biracial?
In large part, Coleman’s ownership of the state is what makes her so compelling. “Because I am biracial, I am the standard for what a black actress in America should be, and that has never been acceptable,” she explains.