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Geek Girl Authority
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
Agape Mngomezulu Talks Bryon and Bracia's Relationship in GINNY & GEORGIA Season 3
If there's one thing you can expect while watching Ginny & Georgia Season 3, it's a rollercoaster of emotional highs and lows. And if explosive family drama is your thing, you're in for a wild ride. For starters, Georgia (Brianne Howey) stands trial for murder, and Ginny (Antonia Gentry) must reckon with her mom's predicament. However, it's not only the titular mother-daughter duo who endures a heaping helping of narrative turbulence. Other characters like Bryon (Agape Mngomezulu) and Bracia (Tameka Griffiths) are navigating uncharted territory — the ups and downs of young love. Recently, I had the privilege of chatting with Agape about his role in Ginny & Georgia Season 3, what viewers can expect and Bryon and Bracia's relationship. RELATED: Everything Coming to Netflix in June 2025 This interview is edited for clarity. Agape Mngomezulu Pictured: Agape Mngomezulu Melody McCune: We at GGA love a good origin story. How did you get into acting? Agape Mngomezulu: I started acting in high school. I would do community plays and musicals. When I was in grade 9 or 10, I was like, 'Yes, this is what I want to do.' In grade 12, I got into background work to see if this was a good fit. Then, right after I graduated from high school, I went to film school. Then, 18 months later, I was in the professional world. Ginny & Georgia Season 3 MM: Let's talk about Ginny & Georgia . Can you tell me what Season 3 is about and how your character fits into the story? AM: Season 3 finds a lot of characters going through their deepest, darkest moments. We see Georgia in the aftermath of her getting arrested at her wedding. We see Ginny deal with her mom going to prison and a whole murder trial. Then, her friends are dealing with their own personal issues. The way my character, Bryon, fits into that is that you see a different side of him. Last season, [he was] very cool, calm and collected. This season, you see him start to comfort Maxine (Sara Waisglass), for example, when she's going through it. You also get to see a more emotional, caring side of him as well. RELATED: Ginny & Georgia : The Possibilities of Season 2 Bryon and Bracia Tameka Griffiths as Bracia Charles, Agape Mngomezulu as Bryon in episode 309 of Ginny & Georgia. Cr. Amanda Matlovich/Netflix © 2025 MM: What can you tease about Bryon and Bracia's relationship in Season 3? How does this season test their bond? AM: This season, you see the ups and downs of young love. You see them wrestle with what love is. Because [this is] the first time they've both been in a situation and wrestled with, 'Do we love each other? What's happening here?' Their relationship definitely gets tested, more so like, 'What are we doing here?' MM: What can viewers expect when they watch this season? AM: A lot of drama. It's a very emotional season, really. Out of the three seasons, this one definitely pushes all the characters to their breaking point. We see them deal with things in ways we've never seen before. MM: Describe Season 3 using three words. AM: Emotional. Deep. Surprising. MM: Do you share any similarities with Bryon? AM: We do have a few similarities. In Season 2, Bryon stops playing football to join the musical because he has a crush on Bracia. When I was in high school, I did the opposite. I played rugby to impress a girl in grade 9 instead of doing theater. It worked, but I quickly realized I'm not a rugby guy. RELATED: Next on Netflix: Check Out the Streamer's 2025 TV Slate MM: Without giving too much away, do you have a highlight or a favorite scene from filming this season? AM: It's always such a joy shooting the musical episodes. It takes me back to when I was still in high school doing musicals for my school. Those are always a treat to do because it's like a combination of doing real-life theater. It feels like a real production, while also getting that film and TV aspect of it. On the Horizon Tameka Griffiths as Bracia Charles, Agape Mngomezulu as Bryon in episode 302 of Ginny & Georgia. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2025 MM: What else is on the horizon for you, career-wise? AM: I have a movie coming out called Lucky Weekend . It's written, produced and directed by Kevin Alves, who is on Yellowjackets . He also stars in it. That'll come out at some point. It'll be doing a festival run between this year and the upcoming year. That'll be really exciting. It's a fun movie. MM: Have you watched anything interesting lately? AM: I've really been in my reality TV bag. I'm loving this season of Love Island USA . There's something about watching other people go through real-life drama. It's an escape because when I watch movies and TV, I'm analyzing the acting. How things are done in the production. When I'm watching reality TV, I'm like, 'Wow, this is just fun.' MM: You can turn your brain off for a little bit. AM: Exactly. Brain off. We're just enjoying [things] after a long day. RELATED: Cecilia Lee on the Wild Ride That Is Fear Street: Prom Queen MM: Last question. Name your five favorite films. AM: Number one favorite film of all time — Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Mr. Nobody . Meet the Robinsons . Inception . A more recent one, Sinners . I know everyone's talking about it. I didn't want to buy into the hype; I was like, 'I'm going to watch this without any preconceived notions, and I'm going to judge it critically.' Then, I watched it and was like, 'Okay, this is pretty amazing.' All three seasons of Ginny & Georgia are now streaming on Netflix. Be sure to follow Agape on Instagram (@ and keep your eyes peeled for Lucky Weekend when it premieres. Max Parker Gets Musical as Benvolio in JULIET & ROMEO Contact: [email protected] What I do: I'm GGA's Managing Editor, a Senior Contributor, and Press Coordinator. I manage, contribute, and coordinate. Sometimes all at once. Joking aside, I oversee day-to-day operations for GGA, write, edit, and assess interview opportunities/press events. Who I am: Before moving to Los Angeles after studying theater in college, I was born and raised in Amish country, Ohio. No, I am not Amish, even if I sometimes sport a modest bonnet. Bylines in: Tell-Tale TV, Culturess, Sideshow Collectibles, and inkMend on Medium. Critic: Rotten Tomatoes, CherryPicks, and the Hollywood Creative Alliance.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
"They Always Do Black Girls Hair Dirty": Antonia Gentry Had To "Clear Up Some Things" About Her Hair On "Ginny & Georgia," And Here's Why It Has Caught The Attention Of Nearly 14 Million People
Antonia Gentry stars as Ginny in Netflix's "Ginny & Georgia." Season three was released earlier this month. Since its release, the show has been hugely popular, but one detail fans have increasingly noticed is the change in Ginny's hair each season — and it is striking up viral conversations on TikTok. So, Antonia decided to make her own TikTok explaining the whole situation: "Hello from my hotel room. Hi everyone. Thank you so much for watching season three of "Ginny & Georgia." I hope you're enjoying it. I wanted to pop on here for a second and clear up a couple things. I've been seeing some very funny things circulating about my hair, so I just wanted to clear up some stuff," she starts. "My hair is not naturally straight. I don't know who started that, or why anyone would believe that — I'm half Black. I didn't get a perm to play Ginny, my hair is naturally curly. My mom has a beautiful afro. My dad has a wave to his head. So, I have tight curls. And also, I understand that, Ginny's hair from seasons one, two, and three is very, very different. So let me just explain..." "Season one, that is my natural hair. It's my natural hair. Season was a little bit of a challenge for some people to work with my hair. So, you know, it was mostly my hair, but we had a little bit of heat damage in there. It randomly got bleached for no reason — and four inches got cut off." (Here is her hair in season one.) "So, when we went into season two, I was like, 'Hey, my hair got pretty damaged in season one. Can I get a wig?' And they were like, 'All right, bet. We'll give you a wig.' And I was like, 'All right, bet I'm getting a wig.' There were two wigs for season two, and those two wigs were curled very interestingly, and it didn't really work. It wasn't working." "So for like, half of season two, I'm in this wig that doesn't really match my actual hair, it has no movement. And so we stopped using the wig, but in order for us to have it, it was like a continuity thing. They took a wand to my hair and curled each and every section of my hair to match the curl pattern of the wig. So my hair was put through heat every single day to match the pattern of the wig, which we ended up not even using the entire time because it didn't look right. So that's why there's some interesting hair choices for Ginny in season two." Related: Shia LaBeouf Just Shared A Screenshot Of His Private Email Exchange With Timothée Chalamet, And It's Certainly Interesting (And here's her hair in season two.) "But season three, it's my natural hair. It's all my hair, except for the extensions, of course. And Ginny has long hair, and I had someone who did such an amazing job. We didn't use any heat, we took care of it, we kept it moving, and I didn't have to worry or stress out at any moment in the hair trailer. Shout out, Stacy. So, yeah, my favorite hair moment for Ginny is season three, because that's the healthiest my hair has ever been filming the show." (This is what Ginny's hair looks like this season.) "I hope that that clears up the mystery of my hair. It's not naturally straight. I don't have a perm, a curly perm. Obviously, I have a little bit of heat damage. My hair is styled all the time for work, and also, just personally, I like to switch it up." "When I was a kid, I had very tight, healthy curls — very full hair, and now I have a bit of heat damage, and my hair is a little bit thinner. We're working on it. Take your vitamins... But I don't have straight hair. I got curly hair. Okay, love y'all, bye." Related: 12 Awkward And Outrageous Celebrity Moments From This Week That Will Have You Cringing Antonia's TikTok has nearly 14 million views — and people have a lot to say: They mostly pointed out the obvious: And some said it was reminding them of Kat Graham's experience on The Vampire Diaries: If you didn't know, Kat Graham has said that showrunner, Julie Plec, wouldn't bring in a hairstylist who knew how to work with Black textured hair. So Kat allegedly asked if she could just wear her natural hair instead, but was told no. Anyway, people were bummed to find out that a streaming service as big as Netflix let this happen: And overall, it is pretty apparent people prefer her natural hair (being styled by someone fit to style it): Lastly, we couldn't help but notice Ginny in braids is a look many are hoping for in season four — and even Antonia recently admitted she is considering boho knottless braids: Whatever hairstyle Ginny has next season, we know Antonia will rock we are so happy she now seems to have a hairstylist fit to do her hair! If you're Black, and have been in a situation like this before, share your thoughts in our anonymous comments form and upload a photo you would like to share for context via the dropbox below. We may feature you in a follow-up post to start more conversations about this for added awareness. Also in Celebrity: 26 Pairs Of Celebrities Who Look Sooo Much Alike, It's A Little Uncanny Also in Celebrity: Keke Palmer's "Sickening" Dress Has The Internet In Shambles Also in Celebrity: After Signing A $125-Million SiriusXM Deal, Alex Cooper Was Just Asked If She Thinks About Her Former "Call Her Daddy" Co-Host Sofia Franklyn
Buzz Feed
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Antonia Gentry's Ginny & Georgia Hair Struggle Goes Viral
Antonia Gentry stars as Ginny in Netflix's "Ginny & Georgia." Season three was released earlier this month. Since its release, the show has been hugely popular, but one detail fans have increasingly noticed is the change in Ginny's hair each season — and it is striking up viral conversations on TikTok. So, Antonia decided to make her own TikTok explaining the whole situation: "Hello from my hotel room. Hi everyone. Thank you so much for watching season three of "Ginny & Georgia." I hope you're enjoying it. I wanted to pop on here for a second and clear up a couple things. I've been seeing some very funny things circulating about my hair, so I just wanted to clear up some stuff," she starts. "My hair is not naturally straight. I don't know who started that, or why anyone would believe that — I'm half Black. I didn't get a perm to play Ginny, my hair is naturally curly. My mom has a beautiful afro. My dad has a wave to his head. So, I have tight curls. And also, I understand that, Ginny's hair from seasons one, two, and three is very, very different. So let me just explain..." "Season one, that is my natural hair. It's my natural hair. Season was a little bit of a challenge for some people to work with my hair. So, you know, it was mostly my hair, but we had a little bit of heat damage in there. It randomly got bleached for no reason — and four inches got cut off." (Here is her hair in season one.) "So, when we went into season two, I was like, 'Hey, my hair got pretty damaged in season one. Can I get a wig?' And they were like, 'All right, bet. We'll give you a wig.' And I was like, 'All right, bet I'm getting a wig.' There were two wigs for season two, and those two wigs were curled very interestingly, and it didn't really work. It wasn't working." "So for like, half of season two, I'm in this wig that doesn't really match my actual hair, it has no movement. And so we stopped using the wig, but in order for us to have it, it was like a continuity thing. They took a wand to my hair and curled each and every section of my hair to match the curl pattern of the wig. So my hair was put through heat every single day to match the pattern of the wig, which we ended up not even using the entire time because it didn't look right. So that's why there's some interesting hair choices for Ginny in season two." (And here's her hair in season two.) "But season three, it's my natural hair. It's all my hair, except for the extensions, of course. And Ginny has long hair, and I had someone who did such an amazing job. We didn't use any heat, we took care of it, we kept it moving, and I didn't have to worry or stress out at any moment in the hair trailer. Shout out, Stacy. So, yeah, my favorite hair moment for Ginny is season three, because that's the healthiest my hair has ever been filming the show." (This is what Ginny's hair looks like this season.) "I hope that that clears up the mystery of my hair. It's not naturally straight. I don't have a perm, a curly perm. Obviously, I have a little bit of heat damage. My hair is styled all the time for work, and also, just personally, I like to switch it up." "When I was a kid, I had very tight, healthy curls — very full hair, and now I have a bit of heat damage, and my hair is a little bit thinner. We're working on it. Take your vitamins... But I don't have straight hair. I got curly hair. Okay, love y'all, bye." Antonia's TikTok has nearly 14 million views — and people have a lot to say: They mostly pointed out the obvious: And some said it was reminding them of Kat Graham's experience on The Vampire Diaries: If you didn't know, Kat Graham has said that showrunner, Julie Plec, wouldn't bring in a hairstylist who knew how to work with Black textured hair. So Kat allegedly asked if she could just wear her natural hair instead, but was told no. Anyway, people were bummed to find out that a streaming service as big as Netflix let this happen: And overall, it is pretty apparent people prefer her natural hair (being styled by someone fit to style it): Lastly, we couldn't help but notice Ginny in braids is a look many are hoping for in season four — and even Antonia recently admitted she is considering boho knottless braids: Whatever hairstyle Ginny has next season, we know Antonia will rock we are so happy she now seems to have a hairstylist fit to do her hair! If you're Black, and have been in a situation like this before, share your thoughts in our anonymous comments form and upload a photo you would like to share for context via the dropbox below. We may feature you in a follow-up post to start more conversations about this for added awareness.
South China Morning Post
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Meet Ginny & Georgia's Katie Douglas: she's been in the entertainment industry since age 6, beginning with clothing commercials, and says her character Abby is based on someone she knew at school
Since its release in 2021, Ginny & Georgia – a Netflix dramedy following a single mother and her daughter – has become one of the streaming service's biggest hits. The beloved show's third season premiered on June 5, with all 10 episodes released at once, allowing fans to binge-watch as the show picks up where it left off in the season two finale – when Georgia was arrested on the charge of murder. Brianne Howey, Antonia Gentry and Katie Douglas play Georgia, Ginny and Abby respectively on Ginny & Georgia. Photo: @katiedouglas98/Instagram Aside from the show's focus on Georgia and her teenage daughter Ginny, this season fans get a deeper insight into characters such as Abby Littman, played by 26-year-old Canadian actress Katie Douglas. Introduced in season two, Abby is a teenager with dyed red hair, a snarky attitude and a kind heart, who befriends Ginny when she moves to a new school. Advertisement Katie Douglas' character Abby Littman is a teen with a snarky 'tude and a heart of gold. Photo: @katiedouglas98/Instagram Struggling with body image issues, disordered eating and her sexuality in season three, Abby has quickly become a fan favourite. But what do we know about the actress who portrays her? Here's everything to know about Katie Douglas. She's been acting since she was six Katie Douglas has been in the entertainment industry since she was six years old. Photo: @katiedouglas98/Instagram Born in October 1998 in Ontario, Canada, Douglas has been in the entertainment industry since she was six years old. In a 2023 interview with PhotoBook magazine, the actress revealed that, after she appeared in a play at summer camp, she was scouted by one of the parents in the audience who worked as a casting agent. 'It was a [stroke] of luck, I suppose, that my reluctant parents even entertained the idea of signing with an agency, because I learned very quickly that it was an environment that was actually healthy for me. It stuck,' she said. After starring in clothing commercials, Douglas made her screen acting debut at the age of seven in an episode of F2: Forensic Factor, a Canadian true crime documentary series. She also has credits in the TV drama Mary Kills People and the 2018 true crime film Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey. Most recently, Douglas starred in the 2025 American slasher film Clown in a Cornfield. The inspiration behind her portrayal of Abby
Metro
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Netflix show tops chart with 17,600,000 views as fans call it 'best season yet'
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video After a two-and-a-half year long wait, Netflix's hit coming-of-age series Ginny & Georgia has returned for a third season. The popular show follows the titular mother and daughter duo (played by Antonia Gentry and Brianne Howey) as the try to put down roots in a new town and escape their past. By season three we see mum Georgia subjected to a grisly murder trial with the whole nation 'judging every dark secret she's tried to hide'. Meanwhile, as well as coping with her mother's high-profile trial, Ginny is navigating the usual teenage highs and lows of anguished romance and friendship woes. It's already proven to be the huge hit the streamers hoped it would be, easily topping the global Netflix charts with a whopping 17.6million viewers in its first week alone. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. This comes alongside rave audience reviews with the third season receiving its highest score on Rotten Tomatoes yet with an impressive 82%. For those looking to whet their appetite before diving into the chaos of the new season, look no further. Several fans have praised the tonal-shift of the new episodes, moving away from the more cringey dialogue of seasons part for a deeper and grittier plot. In particular fans shared their love for Max's (Sara Waisglass) character arc and performance. 'They ate down and devoured this was an amazing season, it was not cringy at all. It was so different from the first two seasons, it was so serious and I was so into it. I binged watched the whole series,' RT user Adi F wrote. 'Best season yet!!! The writing on this show (at least for Netflix) is REAL TV, especially through Max's character. 'There's so much going on and this should be a lesson to streamers to let a show grow and find its footing before you cancel it. After finishing the last two episodes, I can't wait to see what happens next,' Tyler D echoed. 'WOW! WOW! WOW…Season 3!!! How amazing to be 'reunited' with my favorite characters and slip right back into the twists and turns of the nuanced world that is Ginny & Georgia! The writing, the performances were next level!' Lisa S shared. 'Season three does not disappoint! Once again, I had a range of emotions…happy, pissed, relieved, tears, elation, shocked. It was so good! So much going on.' Marni C added. 'There's just something about this season that really hit different. I've loved Ginny & Georgia from the start, and the team behind it keeps proving how talented they are. While the first two seasons had some cheesy moments, this one felt more grounded and real,' Carley M agreed. 'You could honestly tell why this season took so long to come out. The amount of effort put in by the writers was noticeable, carefully developing previously neglected characters while still doing right by plot lines carried over from previous seasons. 'Certain scenes were truly gut-wrenching. This was hands down my favorite season of the show,' Accursed B declared. After ending on a suitable dramatic note, fans have been saved the agony of waiting for a renewal, with Netflix already greenlighting a fourth season. Discussing her approach to the third season and exploring Georgia's relationship with her children, creator Sarah Lampert told Hollywood Reporter that they spoke with a psychologist. More Trending She explained: 'We chatted with [psychologist] Dr. Taji again and we were like: 'If we were going to bring them to a more healed relationship, what would have to happen?' And she said, 'You'd have to break Georgia,' 'Georgia needs to feel like she really might lose her kids, and only then could she change and want to change.' As for exactly how that pans out, you'll have to watch and see. View More » Ginny and Georgia is available to stream on Netflix now. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Cast of beloved 70s drama claim one episode 'would not happen today' MORE: Fiona Harvey says she's going blind during 'stress' of Baby Reindeer lawsuit MORE: Netflix fans feel 'violated' by spitting scene in trailer for new series
