​​​​Olivia Nkómi is an LA based screenwriter, actress and poet.
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She consulted on David Scarpa’s script for Napoleon, leading to a mentorship and her signing with Gersh.
She is currently developing Poppy Bonaparte, a subversive biopic about Napoleon's nymphomaniac sister.​
Olivia spent her childhood and teenage years in South Korea, Gabon, Great Britain, South Africa, and France, following her father, who served as an ambassador.
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She earned an MA in Governance and Public Policy, summa cum laude, from the University of Sheffield, before shifting from public affairs to pursue her passion.​
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Before developing Poppy Bonaparte, Olivia wrote psychological thrillers exploring generational trauma, often laced with dark humor. She co-wrote and starred in the Canal+ thriller Mami Wata, and began her career writing comedy for family audiences.
Her acting repertoire includes performances in both English and French, in 419, Fastlife, and Mami Wata.​
Favorites
Olivia Colman
The corridor fight scene in Old Boy
​The Bent-Neck Lady in Haunting of Hill House
Dominique Fishback
Meryl Streep's eye twitching in Sophie's choice
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