Best known as Sasha in Netflix’s ‘She’s Gotta Have It’ (2017–2019), Kamala Khan’s mother in ‘Ms. Marvel’ (2022) and Jenny in ‘Someone Great’ (2019).
Films
- The Girl in the WoodsEllen2021
- FatherhoodLiz2021
- Someone GreatJenny2019
- How It EndsSuzanne2021
- The WeekendAdea2018
- Barbershop: The Next CutShantae2016
- LemonsSage2015
- A Picture of YouKisa Jenkins2013
TV shows
- Ms. MarvelMuneeba Khan2022
- She’s Gotta Have ItSasha2017–2019
- UndergroundClarissa2016–2017
- The Twilight Zone (2019)Andrea2019
- Shots FiredShantel2017
- The Get DownShylah2016
- The Good WifeOlive2015
- Boardwalk EmpireSophie2013
- The Maury Povich ShowGuest2010
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About Dewanda Wise
DeWanda Wise is an American actress who has built a strong screen career in both film and television since the early 2010s. She gained widespread recognition for her leading role as Sasha in Spike Lee’s Netflix series ‘She’s Gotta Have It’, and later joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Muneeba Khan in ‘Ms. Marvel’. Her film work includes the romantic comedy ‘Someone Great’ and the…
FAQs
What is DeWanda Wise best known for?
She is best known for playing Sasha in the Netflix series ‘She’s Gotta Have It’ (2017–2019) and Muneeba Khan in the Marvel series ‘Ms. Marvel’ (2022).
Has DeWanda Wise been in any Marvel projects?
Yes, she played Muneeba Khan, the mother of Kamala Khan (Ms. Marvel), in the Disney+ series ‘Ms. Marvel’ (2022).
What films has DeWanda Wise starred in?
Notable films include ‘Someone Great’ (2019), ‘Fatherhood’ (2021), and the horror-thriller ‘The Girl in the Woods’ (2021). She also appeared in ‘Barbershop: The Next Cut’ (2016).
Is DeWanda Wise also a stage actress?
Yes, she has performed in theatre, including the off-Broadway production of ‘The Call’ and a workshop of ‘The Thank-You Note’.
Does DeWanda Wise have any upcoming projects?
As of early 2025, she is set to appear in the film ‘My Wife and Kids’ and the series ‘The Good Fight’ spin-off ‘Elsbeth’.
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