Felisha Terrell (born March 16, 1979) is an American film and television actress.

Felisha Terrell
Born (1979-03-16) March 16, 1979 (age 45)
OccupationActress
Years active2008—present
PartnerDonae Burston
Children1

Background

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Terrell grew up in Chicago, Illinois. Her mother is white and her father is African American. She attended the University of Iowa and worked in pharmaceutical sales after graduation. In 2007, she relocated to Los Angeles to begin an acting career.

In 2009, Terrell had her first recurring role as Arianna Hernandez in the soap opera Days of Our Lives. She has had recurring roles on many television series, such as Marilyn Barnes on Ambitions, Detective Gwen Roberts on Tell Me a Story, Carlita on Shooter, Noelle Jasper on Just Add Magic, Isa Catalano on Survivor's Remorse, and Kali on Teen Wolf. A notable guest role was as "Alternate Michael" on Supernatural in 2018. She has also appeared in films including The Tomorrow War. In 2023, Terrell starred as Daphne Finch on the ABC series The Company You Keep. Though Terrell is biracial, her role on The Company You Keep was her first role as a biracial woman.[1]

Personal life

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Terrell was formerly engaged to Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Terrell Owens.[2] After their relationship, she made a guest appearance on his VH1 reality TV series, The T.O. Show.[3]

She is in a relationship with Donae Burston. Their son was born in August 2017.[4][5][6]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2008 Get Smart CONTROL Assistant
2010 The Social Network Beautiful Woman
2011 Pretty Wicked Anna Short
2014 We Got Next Marissa TV movie
Expecting Brayden Short
On Georgia's Mind Charlie Short
The Lookalike Drew
Fear Clinic Osborn
2017 A Violent Man Angela
2021 The Tomorrow War Conscription Officer Paveza

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2008 Entourage Carol Episode: "Fantasy Island"
2009 Days of Our Lives Arianna Hernandez Regular role
2013 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Competitive Reporter Episode: "Dead Air"
The Goodwin Games Lucinda Hobbes Episode: "Unaired Pilot"
Teen Wolf Kali Recurring cast: Season 3
2014 Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Emily Deville Episode: "The Magical Place"
NCIS: New Orleans Navy Lt Adele 'Addie' Watkins Episode: "Breaking Brig" & "Stolen Valor"
2015 Survivor's Remorse Isa Catalano Recurring cast
2016 Roadside Picnic Guta Episode: "Pilot"
2017 Rosewood Erin Given Episode: "Benzodiazepine & the Benjamins"
Lucifer Courtney Sax Episode: "Candy Morningstar"
2017–18 Just Add Magic Nöelle Jasper Recurring cast: season 2
2018 Shooter Carlita Cruise Recurring cast: season 3
Supernatural Michael Episode: "The Spear"
2019 Ambitions Marilyn Barnes Recurring cast
2019-20 Tell Me a Story Detective Gwen Roberts Recurring cast: season 2
2020 Utopia Hailey Alvez Recurring cast
2021 BMF Commander Mars Recurring cast
Queens[7] Tina Dubois Recurring cast
2022 Dynasty Nina Recurring cast: season 5
2023 The Company You Keep Daphne Main role

References

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  1. ^ Sumerel, Ashley Bissette (May 5, 2023). "Felisha Terrell Talks 'The Company You Keep' and the Dynamic Between Daphne and Charlie [Interview]". Tell-Tale TV.
  2. ^ "Felisha Terrell - Donae Burston's Wife and Baby Mama Who is an Actress". glamourpath.com. 2021-03-16. Retrieved 2022-02-07.
  3. ^ terrellowens (2010-07-20). "Terrell Owens Official Website". Terrell Owens Official Website. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
  4. ^ "Felisha Terrell | The Company You Keep". ABC. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
  5. ^ "Felisha Terrell - Donae Burston's Wife and Baby Mama Who is an Actress". glamourpath.com. 2021-03-16. Retrieved 2022-02-08.
  6. ^ Sisavat, Monica (2023-03-16). "Felisha Terrell Says Being a Mom Is the "Most Important Job of My Life" — Meet Her Son". POPSUGAR Celebrity. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
  7. ^ Petski, Denise (2021-09-28). "Felisha Terrell Joins ABC's 'Queens' & Starz's 'BMF' As Recurring". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-02-07.
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