Born: October 3, 1995, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. (Show more) Ayo Edebiri (born October 3, 1995, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.) is an American actress, comedian, and writer whose breakthrough role was the earnest sous chef Sydney Adamu in the FX hit series The Bear. For her performance in the series’ second season, she won a Golden Globe for best actress in a TV comedy, an Emmy for best supporting actress in a comedy series, and a Screen Actors Guild Award for outstanding performance by a female actor in a comedy series. Edebiri, an only child, was born to a father and mother who had emigrated from Nigeria and Barbados, respectively. She ...(100 of 628 words) Access the full article Help support true facts by becoming a member. Subscribe today!