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Saniyya Sidney (/ s ə ˈ n aɪ ə /; born October 30, 2006) is an American actress. Her accolades include nominations for three Black Reel Awards, two Critics' Choice Awards, an NAACP Image Award, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards.
91K Followers, 329 Following, 691 Posts - Saniyya Sidney (@saniyyasidney) on Instagram: "CAA/ Transcend Talent Management- I am blessed to be a blessing. Genesis 12:2."
Saniyya Sidney is an American actress who has worked with Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Will Smith and Ridley Scott. She is known for her roles in Roots, Hidden Figures, Fences, The Passage and King Richard.
- January 1, 1
- 1.65 m
- Los Angeles, California, USA
Jan 12, 2022 · The 15-year-old actress talks about playing Venus Williams, meeting Will Smith, and her love for tennis and singing. See her stunning photos by Tim Walker and read the full interview in W's Best Performances issue.
Dec 14, 2021 · Saniyya Sidney, who plays young tennis superstar Venus Williams in the new release “King Richard,” booked her first job when she was 8, in the film “Fences.”
- Lisa Rosen
Actress: Fences. From a young age, destiny seemed to call upon Saniyya Sidney to work with some of the most respected actors and directors in the industry. Her first role was iconic. Filming five weeks in New Orleans, she played "Young Kizzy" in the new adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots."
Feb 20, 2024 · Saniyya Sidney is a 15-year-old actress who stars as young Venus Williams in King Richard and as Sasha Obama in The First Lady. She talks about her roles, her training, and her inspiration from the iconic women she portrays.
