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Currently, Shukura is 34 years, 10 months and 2 days old. Shukura will celebrate 35rd birthday on a Sunday 23rd of February 2025. Below we countdown to Shukura upcoming birthday.
| Popular As | Shukura |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Age | 34 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Born | February 23, 1990 () |
| Birthday | February 23 |
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Shukura’s zodiac sign is Pisces. According to astrologers, Pisces are very friendly, so they often find themselves in a company of very different people. Pisces are selfless, they are always willing to help others, without hoping to get anything back. Pisces is a Water sign and as such this zodiac sign is characterized by empathy and expressed emotional capacity.
Shukura was born in the Year of the Horse. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Horse love to roam free. They’re energetic, self-reliant, money-wise, and they enjoy traveling, love and intimacy. They’re great at seducing, sharp-witted, impatient and sometimes seen as a drifter. Compatible with Dog or Tiger.
SHukura the name means "grateful" in the Swahili language and is destined to be a force to be reckoned with in whatever roles she chooses.SHukura can be seen in the recurring role of Prison Guard Raina on NBC TV's, New Amsterdam (2018).
SHukura can also be seen in a coveted co-starring role on the final season of the Netflix award winning series, Orange Is the New Black (2013). Her television and film looping credits include in HBO's The Wire (2002) and Warner Brothers Pictures Liberty Heights (1999).
SHukura has also stared in both films and Web Series including the film Blue Flame, The Trade (2015), Pocket Full of Nickels-Te Adoro (2013), 12 Steps to Recovery (2010), The Department of... Ed (2017) and How Did That Happen?.
SHukura's numerous national and international commercials has gained her recognition with television audiences. Among the many were, Coca Cola, Johnson and Johnson, Mountain Dew, KFC, Nintendo, MCI, Jello, Sony, Kellogg's Pop Tarts, Wrigley Spearmint Gum, Oxy, and three consecutive commercials for Wendy's.
SHukura has also worked in voice overs for national radio commercials including Burger King, a PSA for Domestic Violence and a PSA for HIV.SHukura is also no stranger to the stage. SHukura already knew she wanted to be an actor from winning each annual Story Telling Contest in her elementary school starting at age seven.
Her studies in acting began at age eleven due to her being discovered by an acting teacher who insisted she attend the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. Subsequently SHukura's acting studies continued for consecutive years.
Alongside the American Academy, SHukura attended a middle school for the performing arts where she majored in drama. After middle school due to a Knock out audition, SHukura was then granted admittance to the prestigious world renowned Fiorello H.
LaGuardia High School of Performing Arts-the school made famous by the movie Fame, where she also majored in drama. After college SHukura began pursuing a professional career in acting by performing in theater productions at some of New York and Los Angeles' finest theater houses, including Playwrights Horizons and The Ivar theater.
SHukura, the world is "grateful" for your amazing talent.Union affiliations- SAG/AFTRA
