Emily Alabi
- Actress
Emily Alabi is a versatile actress, dancer, and choreographer whose work seamlessly blends athleticism, artistry, and emotional depth. Of Indigenous, Latin, and Korean heritage, she was born and raised in San Francisco and is now based in Los Angeles. Emily has built an impressive career performing both onscreen and onstage across the United States, Canada, and internationally.
She began her career as a professional dancer, quickly gaining recognition for her commanding stage presence, creative choreography, and storytelling through movement. Her talent has been featured in acclaimed film and television projects including Chef (directed by Jon Favreau), Disney's Austin & Ally and Shake It Up, The CW's Jane the Virgin, Netflix's Selena: The Series, and the Academy Awards.
A graduate of UCLA with a degree in World Arts and Cultures, Emily brings a rare blend of physical strength, technical precision, and heartfelt authenticity to every role. This distinctive combination has fueled her seamless transition from stage to screen, where she continues to captivate audiences with bold, grounded, and deeply human performances.
Most recently, Emily appeared in Season 8 of S.W.A.T. and Season 8 of FBI. Her expanding list of television credits also includes fan-favorite series such as Magnum P.I., Found, Joe Pickett, FBI: International, The Rookie, and NCIS. She has also starred in supporting roles in Lifetime original movies including The Christmas Edition and Blending Christmas.
With an unwavering passion for storytelling and a commitment to representation, Emily is dedicated to bringing nuanced, powerful, and culturally resonant characters to life. She is represented by Michelle Zeitlin at More Zap Productions & Management, Ro Diamond and Steven Jang at SDB Partners for Theatrical, and Bloc Agency for on-camera commercial, dance, and choreography work.
She began her career as a professional dancer, quickly gaining recognition for her commanding stage presence, creative choreography, and storytelling through movement. Her talent has been featured in acclaimed film and television projects including Chef (directed by Jon Favreau), Disney's Austin & Ally and Shake It Up, The CW's Jane the Virgin, Netflix's Selena: The Series, and the Academy Awards.
A graduate of UCLA with a degree in World Arts and Cultures, Emily brings a rare blend of physical strength, technical precision, and heartfelt authenticity to every role. This distinctive combination has fueled her seamless transition from stage to screen, where she continues to captivate audiences with bold, grounded, and deeply human performances.
Most recently, Emily appeared in Season 8 of S.W.A.T. and Season 8 of FBI. Her expanding list of television credits also includes fan-favorite series such as Magnum P.I., Found, Joe Pickett, FBI: International, The Rookie, and NCIS. She has also starred in supporting roles in Lifetime original movies including The Christmas Edition and Blending Christmas.
With an unwavering passion for storytelling and a commitment to representation, Emily is dedicated to bringing nuanced, powerful, and culturally resonant characters to life. She is represented by Michelle Zeitlin at More Zap Productions & Management, Ro Diamond and Steven Jang at SDB Partners for Theatrical, and Bloc Agency for on-camera commercial, dance, and choreography work.
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