Geffri Hightower is an American actress, director, and writer. She’s most recognized for her Private Practice (2007–2010).
Some of her notable acting projects include All American (2022), Loco (2022), and East of La Brea (2018).
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Career
Geffri Hightower has loved art since she was a young age. She built her interest in becoming an actress to succeed in Hollywood. Thus, she made her acting debut in the drama series Jericho in 2006.
She became popular because of her appearance in the Disney – ABC domestic television medical drama series Private Practice. Since then, she has had the opportunity to become a part of various movies and TV shows.
During her journey as an actress, she found numerous challenges in acting professionally. Before she got famous, she faced massive rejections every day. Fortunately, she kept her goal in line and carried on with her purpose as an actress.
After that, Geffri got a bootable moment career in her role in All American. The movie was great and got numerous attention from her act.
Besides her passion as an actress, she participated as a director and writer to make the art of movies and acting.
In addition, she created an official Instagram and Twitter account to greet her fans around the world, as well as an online presence.
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Profile
- Full Name: Geffri Maya Hightower
- Stage Name: Geffri Hightower
- Nickname: Geffri
- Birthday: February 25, 1995
- Birthplace: South Central Los Angeles, United States
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Nationality: American
- Religion: Christian
- Profession: Actress, Director, Writer
- Education:
Alexander Hamilton High School
Clark Atlanta University - Hobbies: Dancing, Singin, and Painting
- Facebook: –
- Twitter: @GeffriMaya
- Instagram: @girlwithaboysname
- TikTok: –
- YouTube: –
Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance
- Height: 167 cm (5’6”)
- Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
- Blood Type: –
- Hair Color: Black
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Body Measurements: 36-26-34 (Bust -36, Waist -26, and Hips -34 in inches)
- Shoe Size: 7 (US)
- Dress Size: –
Family
- Father: –
- Mother: –
- Brother: –
- Sister: –
Boyfriend & Dating History
Maya has not shared any information about her relationship status, whether dating, or single. In this case, she kept her personal life under wraps and was unknown to the public.
Net Worth
Her net worth is estimated to be $5 million. Her wealth is earned from several jobs such as actress, director, writer, and social media.
Facts
- Besides acting, Geffri Hightower is known for her dancing, painting, and singing talent.
- She is an African American ethnicity.
- Her Instagram and Twitter account have verified her badge from the platform.
- She has been active in the entertainment industry since she was 9 years old.
- Her ideal type is…
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Movies
- Loco (2020), as Lydia
- With(out) You (2019), as Delphine
- Blaq Gold (2015), as Jasmine Hardaway
TV Series
- All American (The CW | 2022), as Simone Hicks
- Snow Fall (FX | 2021), as Khadijah Brown
- Black-ish (ABC | 2019), as Zion
- East of La Brea (NBC | 2018), as Aisha
- The Pre-Quarter Life Crisis (Netflix | 2018), as Kevin-Rose Hankins
- Nasty Habits (TV Guide | 2017), as Sky
- Shots Fired (Fox | 2018), as Eufaula
- Cream X Coffee (ITV | 2016), as Bridesmaid
- The Inspectors (CBS | 2015), as Kristin Mastrantonio
- Private Practice (TV Guide | 2007–2010) as Maya BennettMaya Davis
- Everybody Hates Chris (CBS | 2005), as Laurinda
- Jericho (CBS | 2006), as Allison
Quotes
“For as long as I can remember, I have always loved the arts. As a child, I was so in awe of tv shows starring children because I thought to myself ‘if they can do it, why can’t I?'”
“I used to tell my mom that I wanted to be inside of the tv! Who would have known that years later I’d be doing just that.”
“I started my acting career at the age of 9 on broadway starring as “young nala” in Disney’s “The Lion King”. By the time I was a teenager, I transitioned from stage to tv and film and have been on the journey ever since!”
“What are dreams without a journey? With any and every passion or profession, there’s challenges to be met on the way! The biggest challenge thus far within my career is facing rejection!”
“Rejection is something we as artist deal with everyday…many for reasons that are beyond our control! But I’ve always been raised to believe and embrace that with rejection, comes blessings!”
“What I continue to gain amidst my challenge is that with every door closed, there’s one opening FILLED with endless possibilities and opportunities to carry us on our path of purpose.”
“I am an actress, writer and director! I’ve been blessed with many other talents too like dancing, singing and painting!”
“I’m most proud of the mindset that my mother has instilled in me…to be open to expressing ALL that is in me and continue to let my artistry be led with things that come from genuine places: my heart and soul.”
“The proudest moment in my career so far is embracing my truth as what type of artist I want to be. Saying “no”. Being secure in all of my artistic choices. I’m proud of ALL of the work I’ve done thus far.”
“There’s also still so many lovely opportunities I’d want or people I’d love to work with or certain stories that I’d love to write or be apart of so I’m just staying present and being open to my path!”
“I would just say, Geffri Maya is just growing and blossoming. Leaning into and trusting all that she’s destined to be and all that she’s ever dreamed of. Just a flower blooming and trying to figure her life out. Going with the flow.”
“There was a sense of vulnerability that I had to have to be able to play these roles in a way that people could connect with them. That’s the point of being an artist anyway: to share and tell stories that people can always and forever be connected to.”
“As rough as the pandemic was, it was a blessing in disguise for me. Everyone’s pandemic experience shaped them in different ways; especially emotionally and mentally. It just gave me a lot of downtime.”
“I went to school and discovered my love for writing and directing. I discovered my love for painting and just being in the world.”
“There were moments where I wasn’t doing what I was used to doing, I was working regular jobs and I just lived life. I feel like, without those mementos of just truly living, I wouldn’t be where I am today.”
“Having those ups and downs, being able to have real experiences, that is so necessary to who we are as artists. Acting is not just about what’s on the page, it’s about giving life to these people. Without living, I can’t even dig deep to share certain aspects of myself with these characters.”
“A lot of what we experience as Black people, we may feel the need to run from it when it comes to storytelling.”
“There were these moments where we didn’t want to look like this or that onscreen. But we have stories that deserve to be told. We have people and lives that are being portrayed in these shows that we love—and THAT is the responsibility. It doesn’t mean that we only have to talk about the things that hurt us but we can’t not be honest about the lives we’ve lived.”
“It’s also a responsibility for Black artists to tell the stories that make us happy, even the ones that are complete fantasy. We are full of magic and sci-fi and mystical worlds—we have a lot in us that are our inner children deserve to see. We have so many triumphs to share. From athletics to artistry to music to science. There are so many stories that we can tell.”
As an actress, she works hard to gain her purpose in the entertainment industry. With this in mind, she can get numerous roles in TV series and movies.