Friday, February 12th, 2021, 7:12 pm
Greater Philadelphia Film Office Congratulations to Nakia Dillard !
To celebrate Black History Month, The Greater Philadelphia Film Office is highlighting local Black filmmakers. Nakia Dillard currently has a recurring role as Terrance Long on the third season of the CW Network television series “Black Lightning.” An actor, writer, director, and entrepreneur, Nakia Dillard is a local native born & raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a child, his love of the arts introduced him to a whole new world of colors, animation, and imagination. It was at the prestigious Freedom Theater in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he met renowned acting coach Ricardo Martin, who introduced him to the Rainbow Company. There, he further pursued his acting abilities and progressed to performing at the distinguished Hedgerow and The Wilma Theaters. Nakia has appeared as a frequent character in the critically acclaimed TV series “The Wire” and has appeared in projects alongside Gerard Butler, Jamie Foxx, Anthony Mackie, Wendell Pierce, Kerry Washington and other notable performers. Today, Nakia is steadily fulfilling one of his lifelong dreams as an activist and entrepreneur in the community that propelled his career. He is the founder of both Aikan Entertainment Solutions and Aikan Acting Academy, organizations focused on the empowerment and encouragement of the entrepreneurial and creative youth. #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM
Instagram: @nakiadillard / @aikanacts
Twitter: @nakiadillard ... See more
