Shemeka Wright
- Actress
- Director
- Writer
Shemeka Wright is a fearless multi-hyphenate talent, Actress, Writer, Director, and Producer, known for crafting emotionally rich stories that center resilience, depth, and power. With over 30 film and television credits and over 20 years' experience across Lifetime, Hulu, BET+, and Netflix-style platforms, she's built a reputation as both a dynamic performer and a visionary behind the lens.
Shemeka's standout acting roles include Secrets in the Building (2022), June's Crown (2023), Vanished in Yosemite (2023), and the hit web series Dhar Mann (2021 - 2023). Her ability to move between drama, suspense, and heartfelt family stories makes her a go-to for layered, grounded characters.
Behind the camera, she's directed more than a dozen short films, including More Than One (2018) on Amazon Prime, Since I Was Five (2025), SICK (2025), and What the Hell Is Your Name Again? (2025), each one exploring raw, human stories with honesty and cinematic precision. Her work is deeply character-driven, emotionally charged, and unapologetically bold.
Her upcoming project, Unshaken: The Knock, is a vertical drama / suspense short that she wrote, produced, and stars in, a passion piece with the power to expand into a full series. This marks a major moment for Shemeka, who's leading the charge as a content creator determined to tell stories on her own terms.
Originally from the East Coast and now based in California, Shemeka Wright is the founder of Wright Positive Films and the creator of the Balanced Life with Shemeka YouTube brand. She's not just in the industry; she's building a legacy.
Shemeka's standout acting roles include Secrets in the Building (2022), June's Crown (2023), Vanished in Yosemite (2023), and the hit web series Dhar Mann (2021 - 2023). Her ability to move between drama, suspense, and heartfelt family stories makes her a go-to for layered, grounded characters.
Behind the camera, she's directed more than a dozen short films, including More Than One (2018) on Amazon Prime, Since I Was Five (2025), SICK (2025), and What the Hell Is Your Name Again? (2025), each one exploring raw, human stories with honesty and cinematic precision. Her work is deeply character-driven, emotionally charged, and unapologetically bold.
Her upcoming project, Unshaken: The Knock, is a vertical drama / suspense short that she wrote, produced, and stars in, a passion piece with the power to expand into a full series. This marks a major moment for Shemeka, who's leading the charge as a content creator determined to tell stories on her own terms.
Originally from the East Coast and now based in California, Shemeka Wright is the founder of Wright Positive Films and the creator of the Balanced Life with Shemeka YouTube brand. She's not just in the industry; she's building a legacy.
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