CJ Obilom
Biography
With her magnetic presence & fierce dedication to honing her craft, CJ Obilom has captured audiences worldwide. Prepare to be blown away by Obilom, a talented 1st generation Nigerian-American actor whose star is rapidly rising. From Austin, TX to Nigeria & back, her passion for acting has never wavered since she started at the tender age of 11. CJ held tight to her dream, garnering a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater and Dance from the University of Texas at Austin. She then relocated to Los Angeles, where she has studied primarily at Berg Studios and Will Wallace Acting Company. CJ's notable film/TV credits include NBC's 'Grand Crew', BET Plus' 'The Black Hamptons', & the impactful feature film 'Trafficked', where she portrays a victim of sex trafficking. One of her goals as an artist is to work on projects that raise awareness on important issues, and make a difference not only in people, but in the world.
Known For & Full Filmography10 Titles
Drama Series - 2021, 16 episodes • as Journey Jones Destiny Moon
A group of young L.A. professionals navigate the ups and downs of life and love. When they’re ready to unpack it all, they meet at their favorite local bar for a “wine down.”
Drama Series - 2022, 16 episodes • as Adaora Sinclair
A feud between two families in the quaint town of Sag Harbor on Long Island, N.Y., starkly illustrates the difference between old and new money; based on the novel of the same name.
Drama Series - 2020, 16 episodes • as Katrina
Candace and Luvell are the perfect celebrity couple. But their marriage isn’t the love story that the cameras see. If they want a happy ending, they’ll have to work past the lies and manipulation to get back to what’s real.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Sarah
A killer uses a college radio station as a means of instilling fear in his victims. When he threatens the Sigma Zeta Whirlda fraternity house, their Halloween party flares up with panic and fear.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Nanyamka(as Jessica Obilom)
A Sister from the university is invited to stay with her white classmate’s family over a holiday. But when she enters their home, she quickly realizes that he and his mother are up to no good. A horror story rooted in the lessons of history.
Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • as April
A young woman returns to her small hometown to rediscover music, family bonds, and the magic of the Christmas season.
Drama Series - 2022, 16 episodes • as Gaia
In ancient Egypt young Enipheres' powers are given to her by an elder from an advanced alien race which she uses as an adult to battle and subdue a cosmic threat to humanity. Many Millennia past and the threat arises again in present-day Los Angeles. Edie discovers through dreams and visions that she is Enipheres reincarnated. Her world changes radically as she understands the enemy is all around her.
Drama Series - 2025, 16 episodes • as Nova
A group of secretive millennial hackers take on conspiracy theories to seek justice for the murder of one of their own.
Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • as Aimee Mwizerwa
As three fathers fight to save their families, their lives become interwined in an unlikely journey across the globe, where they learn the healing power of forgiveness and reconciliation.
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • as Gaia
After realizing she is the link to saving the inhabitants of earth, one woman and her allies take on a corrupt organization to save the planet and humanity.