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@Natasha_Ofili

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Actress • Amara|Sade in The Multi • Hailey Cooper: Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 • Principal Vaughn in The Politician on Netflix • Founder of NIOVISION

Los Angeles, CA
Joined December 2016
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
4 years
OH MY GOD! I am in awe right now and full of abundance to see myself in the @insomniacgames game! This is epic. American Sign Language rules! #SpiderManMilesMorales #SpiderMan #blackdeafactress #gratitude
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
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I so happy that he was excited 💛 Thank you for your kind words. 🤟🏿
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Cynthia Skywalker 💫
11 months
Hailey Cooper - Marvel's Spider-Man 2💜 #InsomGamesCommunity My son recently got his first hearing aid and he is adjusting to it. He was excited when he saw Hailey and ran out to tell me he saw a character with hearing aids. Thank you to @Natasha_Ofili for a lovely performance!
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
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@insomniacgames
Insomniac Games
11 months
Hailey Cooper returns in Marvel's #SpiderMan2PS5 ! A local street artist and activist in East Harlem, Hailey has a bright future in the arts. She's one of Miles Morales's closest friends who often motivates him to be greater in and out of the mask. #BeGreaterTogether
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@Natasha_Ofili
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@silverxsable
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The Women of Insomniac Spider-Man.
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
1 year
I am loving this. Yes, she is indeed 😌 Thank you for embracing Hailey. #HaileyCooper #SpiderMan2PS5 #BeGreaterTogether #NatashaOfili
@ursRockrider
Rock Rìder
1 year
Hailey is a vibe. 💗
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
1 year
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
10 months
I want to thank @LilChopShopGal from @eurogamer for interviewing me. This article gives me so much joy and it means so much to share my story. This article reminds me why I do what I do as an actress and that I love what I do. #HaileyCooper #SpiderMan2PS5 #NatashaOfili #deaf
@eurogamer
Eurogamer
10 months
Becoming Hailey: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 actress Natasha Ofili and Insomniac on Deaf representation and more
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
4 years
@MatthewACherry Thank you 🧡☺️!
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
4 years
I just wrap on set and seeing this is... wow! I am so happy I am able to share my message to @latimes about myself and the Black Deaf community. Thank you, @laurnosa , for writing this beautiful piece. #begreater #beyourself #MilesMoralesPS5 #BlackDeafActress
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Laura Zornosa
4 years
Her name sign in ASL means "spray painter at heart." For my last trick as an @latimesent intern, here's the story of how @Natasha_Ofili brought a Deaf, Black character into the Spider-Verse:
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
4 years
@MatthewACherry Thank you for sharing!! This is epic and I am so honored to be part of this as Hailey. #ASL rules!
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
5 years
Thank you for the recognition, I truly appreciate it very much. ☺️
@OprahDaily
Oprah Daily
5 years
This Deaf Actress Is Breaking Barriers with Her Role in Netflix's The Politician
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
1 year
This has been incredible to see all the love for Hailey. Thank you for loving her. All of you have made me smile, truly. I look forward to the journey with you all. Much love to you all. 🤟🏿💛
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@Natasha_Ofili
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
2 years
Be still my heart. Thank you @nbcsnl , working with you all yesterday and today was phenomenal! I will remember this moment. Manifesting to the universe to do some skits at #SNL some day 😊💛 #thankyou #coldplay
@nbcsnl
Saturday Night Live - SNL
2 years
The Astronaut @coldplay feat. @jacobcollier , Jason Max Ferdinand Singers, and ASL by @Natasha_Ofili
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
9 months
I'm floored by all of you. You made my day. I am so grateful for @insomniacgames , @marykanpie , @Binzimation , & everyone at #InsomniacGames for seeing Hailey for who she is & the impact she brings to everyone. Thank you GAMERS for your hearts. I see each of you 🫶🏿 #HaileyCooper
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Natasha Ofili
4 years
🧡! This was an amazing article. Thank you @thegamerwebsite !
@thegamerwebsite
TheGamer
4 years
We Should Be Making A Bigger Deal About Hailey In Spider-Man: Miles Morales
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
4 years
Very excited about tomorrow! Check this out!👇🏿I am among the lineups and have a beautiful collaboration with @LaurenRidloff to share with all of you! See you all tomorrow. Much love 🧡! #BidenHarrisInauguration #unity
@ClaudiaLGordon
Claudia L Gordon Esq
4 years
Tune in tmw @ 7 PM EST for the ‘Signs of Unity’ Deaf Community Virtual Inaugural Ball! Excited to be among the lineup along w/ @LaurenRidloff @Natasha_Ofili @NyleDiMarco @mandyharvey @seanforbes + a host of friends & Deaf org reps. Watch: #CripTheVote
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
5 years
@oprahmagazine Thank you for the recognition. I truly appreciate it very much! ☺️🤟🏿
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
4 years
Written and produced by Natasha Ofili and @thestormysmith . Creative direction by Storm Smith.
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
4 years
@BillRosemann @latimes @SpiderMan @insomniacgames @MarvelGames My heart beams! It was an enriching experience to portray Hailey. I look forward to more 🤞🏿. Thank you for sharing. 😊 #gratitude
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
3 years
So much love @MAKERSwomen ! Thank you so much. Sharing my story gave me vulnerablity, made me alive and free. It generates my inner light to keep on thriving.
@MAKERSwomen
MAKERS
3 years
. @Natasha_Ofili is truly a gem.💎 The inspiring actress sat down with us at the 2021 #MAKERSConference and opened up about changing her inner narrative to find self-love.❤️ Watch the full 2021 #MAKERSConference interview here:
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
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@FIDM
FIDM
5 years
FIDM Grad, @Natasha_Ofili worked as a fashion designer before becoming an actress. As Principal Vaughn in @netflix ’s new show, @the_Politician , she’s breaking barriers for deaf actors & advocating for her community on & off camera. Read more:
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
1 year
I am so excited! This is going to be epic!! I can’t wait to play the game! #SpiderMan2PS5
@MarvelGames
Marvel Games
1 year
“We’re going to heal the world.” See Venom in action in the new story trailer for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 that just dropped at the Symbiotic Relationships panel at #MarvelSDCC ! #BeGreaterTogether #SpiderMan2PS5
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
4 years
@maryknews 🧡🧡🧡🤟🏿
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
5 years
Thank you, Thrive Global, for this beautiful piece that captures the essence of my being. #BeBrave @thrive
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
4 years
An iconic and legendary Black Beautiful Woman. Thank you Cicely Tyson for your existence that paved the way for us. Your persistence and joy gave me the inspirations and strength to be who I am. I look forward to reading your book. Keep on celebrating on the other side. 🧡
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
2 years
To our current and future BIPOC Deaf youth 🧡, let’s continue to thrive. Thank you @1in4coalition for the love. #InternationalDayofSignLanguages #internationalweekofdeafpeople #Deaf #YouMatter
@1in4coalition
1IN4 Coalition
2 years
To celebrate International Week of Deaf People and International Day of Sign Languages, we’re highlighting actor, writer, filmmaker, and 1IN4 co-founder @Natasha_Ofili , who explains why BIPOC Deaf representation matters behind and in front of the camera.
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
4 years
Love me some @violadavis ! #goal as an Black Deaf Actress. Thank you for continuing to inspire me.
@violadavis
Viola Davis
4 years
Thrilled to share this cover and interview with @VanityFair . Available now!
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
4 years
#instacaptioning let’s get moving on this. 😔
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
2 years
It was such an honor to performed with Coldplay at @nbcsnl . It was an amazing epic night! Thank you #coldplay & #snl . 💛
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
5 years
Yes!! Congratulations @the_Politician ! 👏🏿👏🏿
@ButWhyThoPC
But Why Tho?
5 years
Netflix's #ThePolitician is nominated at the #GoldenGlobes this year for Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy. Editor @lizzylynngarcia reviewed the series and praised it for its inclusion of disabled actors @RyanJHaddad and @Natasha_Ofili :
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4 years
@maryknews ☺️🧡
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
1 year
@CotyCraven @insomniacgames Thank you @Ben_Bayliss for the tag. Such a beautiful article. I am so happy that I was able to act as Hailey Cooper and bring her existence to life.
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
4 years
Wow!! There’s a glimpse of me in the trailer! I’m still...!!! This is epic!!Sleek and cool! Please buy this for your friends, kids, nieces and nephews, spouses, yourself, who are fans of #MilesMorales This video game has authentic representation of #ASL ! #BeGreater #BeYourself
@Marvel
Marvel Entertainment
4 years
It's almost time! 🕷️ "Marvel's Spider-Man: #MilesMorales " comes exclusively to PS5 and PS4 on November 12! #BeGreater #BeYourself
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
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@AliensElement
ALIEN
2 years
Spider-Man: Miles Morales Hailey Cooper #NPCSunday
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
5 years
My heart! I love this short animated film so much! 💓 Very touching.
@SonyAnimation
Sony Pictures Animation
5 years
#HairLove , an animated short film from @MatthewACherry , tells a touching story about a father learning to do his daughter’s hair for the first time.
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
2 years
Yes, I couldn’t agree more! His performance was full of depth and amazing! I love this episode!
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Jen White-Johnson #ForTinu
2 years
Mr. #KeivonnWoodard Your performance on ep5 @hbomax #TheLastOfUsHBO was powerful. In the game Sam’s character was not deaf so to witness Black Disabled representation on screen was everything! It added another layer of cultural intersectionality to the story that is often erased!
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
4 years
@BrianHortonArt @maryknews Thank you so much @BrianHortonArt 🧡 🤟🏿!
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
4 years
@DeafmemesExe I said Thank you and have a good day every time.
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
5 years
My heart 💓
@Complex
Complex
5 years
Real friends ❤️
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
4 years
This coming Sunday!! #ADA30
@CripCampFilm
Crip Camp Film
4 years
Come celebrate #ADA30 with #CripCampVirtual Sunday, 7/26! This 2hr special edition of camp will have six of the Crip Camp & Adobe fellowship advisors announcing the inaugural cohort of fellows, along with other fun surprises! Join the fun at 2:00p PST:
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
5 years
I wish I can go! For all the NYC Deaf and HOH peeps, please check this out! And they are providing captioning!!
@RyanJHaddad
Ryan J. Haddad
5 years
Please get your tickets for my shows at @joespub January 8-17! And I’m very excited/grateful that @UTRFestival and Joe’s Pub are providing Open Captioning at all four of my performances, so please help spread the word to your Deaf/deaf and hard-of-hearing friends.
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
3 years
@TheHeyTonyTV Can you captions your videos? They look so funny and I would like to know what you are saying. 🙏🏿🧡
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
4 years
@maryknews @CastilleJoshua ❤️❤️❤️ we are all the coolest and you @maryknews is the coolest!
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
1 year
Image description: Natasha is wearing a bright green beanie with retro rose pink glasses. She has a navy white stripes tank while holding the PS5 controller.
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
4 years
We will not stop here with the post — we have more work to do to push this project further. Until then, please send us the photo of yourself and send via DM.
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
4 years
Yes yes!! Love this! #LeanOnMe . Love these Black & POC Deaf Men Talent! They are representing 🙌🏿.
@IamHaroldFoxx
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
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@silverxsable @insomniacgames Wow! I can’t wait to play the game! Thank you for your kind words 💛🤟🏿
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
3 years
Taking the big leap to create and produce my own film with an incredible team has been so rewarding. When I am not being seen, I make myself seen. You can do it too: make yourself be seen.
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
4 years
🙏🏿 Thank you 🥰
@ProBonoASL
ProBono ASL
4 years
@Natasha_Ofili Congratulations on your role as Hailey in the new Spider-Man: Miles Morales game for ps5! We love seeing Black Deaf representation 🤟🏾✨🕷
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
3 years
ID: Natasha is a character wearing a mustard flowy kimono with white tank and tan printed shorts. Her one arm is reaching towards the ceiling while holding a lighter which is lit. Behind her are two leather white chairs and large floor to ceiling windows panels. There is a
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
3 years
Thank you for the recognition! 🧡
@TropicsMagazine
Tropics Magazine®
3 years
[ POWERLIST ] The @TropicsMagazine is honoured to unveils its Top 500+ annual powerlist influential Africans. To browse the full list, you can either: - Download our mobile app on Google Play 👉🏽 or - Check the list on the web 👉🏽
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
4 years
Yes yes yes @ajkwailes !! I’m so proud of you girl! #BlackDeafActress
@obieawards
Obie Awards
4 years
For breaking down boundaries with depth and rigor, the judges have awarded a Special Obie Citation for Sustained Excellence as an Artist and Advocate to @ajkwailes . #ObieAwards @PublicTheaterNY
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
5 years
Yes!!!!! I’m so excited!! 👏🏿🤟🏿💓 #InsecureHBO
@IssaRae
Issa Rae
5 years
📽 Day One. Season 4. #InsecureHBO
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
2 years
💛💛💛 Thank you @IamHaroldFoxx !
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
3 years
@BrianHortonArt @GameDev_Cam @JessReed @insomniacgames 🙌🏿 Congratulations to you and your team! This is epic!
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
4 years
Sigh. I just... this is too much. #BreonnaTaylor All of this... when is this going to end with our Black brothers and sisters? When?!
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
7 years
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
4 years
I will continue to carry her legacy within myself. I will smile. I will be in her heart on other side. I always be with her as she will always be with me. Thank you Grandma, for the seeds you planted in this world and our family. Celebrate in Paradise. You lived a long life.
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
4 years
Join us 🖤
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
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❤️
@Mike_Yosh
Mike Yosh
4 years
@James_Ham90 @amritnangla @Spideycomics7 @brianwyser @Natasha_Ofili brilliantly played the roll of Hailey, TjStory -Miles, CastilleJoshua consulted @maryknews -writer @brianwyser & I Anim directed & many animators- Alex Zemke/Boola Robello/ @LiamMurphywip / BrentWhittngron & @cubicmotion put the work in 2 bring our #ASL to life
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
4 years
Thank you @Forde999 & @techradar for the fun chat with me and allowing me to share my thoughts and journey as Hailey. Thank you @maryknews for taking a leap to introduce Hailey as a Deaf character. #MilesMoralesPS5 #insomniacgames #ASL
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
5 years
YES!!! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
@OprahDaily
Oprah Daily
5 years
The Actor Who Plays James on The Politician Is Coming to Showtime This Year
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
4 years
You are my inspiration @violadavis . Thank you.
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
4 years
Thank you 🙏🏿 to all the ASL interpreters out there. Thank you 💓!Much love to you all. Please continue to stay safe and healthy. #ThankYouASLinterpreters #ASLisEssential
@MarleeMatlin
Marlee Matlin
4 years
We want to thank all the ASL interpreters for their hard work during this pandemic 🤟🏼 #ThankYouASLinterpreters #ASLisEssential
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
4 years
Thank you 🙏🏿🧡!
@CaptainIronDog
CaptainIronDog
4 years
Wanted to share an appreciation post for @Natasha_Ofili 's Hailey Cooper. Definitely one of my favorite characters. I was really surprised on the ASL representation. Can't wait to see more. #MilesMoralesPS5 #PS5Share
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
5 years
@NyleDiMarco @NyleDiMarco I am just now seeing this! This is what happens when you aren’t on Twitter. I guess I’m gonna join the Twitter bus again, lol! Thank you so much for the shout-out ❤️! I can’t wait for the show to be released on Sept 27!
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
3 years
Thank you @moviemakermag for this amazing article and giving me the platform to share my #story . Most importantly, thank you for asking what is my story. @MargeauxSippell 🧡 #shortfilm #TheMulti_film #slamdance2022 #BlackGirlMagic
@moviemakermag
MovieMaker Magazine
3 years
“No one asks my story, so I express my story through my art,” says @Natasha_Ofili , who wrote, produced, and stars in the @Slamdance short “The Multi,” based on her experience as a Black Deaf woman healing from trauma.
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
4 years
Emotional draining. Endless pain...
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
3 years
cinematographer, Cooper. He is wearing a dark grey short sleeve tee with dark blue jeans and black cap, wearing a mask. He is holding an Arri Alexa Mini facing Natasha. Next to Natasha and Cooper is a coffee glass table filled with lit candles. Left of Natasha, a black couch.
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
10 months
@Binzimation Thinking of you, I’m so sorry. 😔 Hang in there 💛
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
4 years
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@Natasha_Ofili
Natasha Ofili
4 years
Thank you for sharing. I will continue to shine light and break down barriers. #IPDP2020 #BlackDeafActress #letsshine
@OnTheRedCarpet
On The Red Carpet
4 years
. @Natasha_Ofili  is breaking ground as the first deaf Black actress to be depicted as a character in Marvel's #SpiderManMilesMorales video game. She says she hopes the role will shine a light on the the diverse skillset people with disabilities have. 🙌
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