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Priah Ferguson: 10 facts about Stranger Things' Erica you need to know
Priah Ferguson plays Erica Sinclair in Stranger Things. From her previous TV roles to how she scored the role of Lucas' little sister, here's everything you need to know.
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1. Everything you need to know about Stranger Things' Priah Ferguson
Priah Ferguson became the internet's favourite resident of Hawkins, Indiana, with her break-out role in Stranger Things 2 as Lucas' iconic little sister. She returned in season 3 with a bigger and even more hilarious appearance, after being promoted to a recurring role. She's now back in Stranger Things 4 as a series regular. But just how well do you know her and her career so far? Here's all the facts you need to know ahead about the rising star... [Presley Ann/FilmMagic]
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2. How old is Priah Ferguson?
Priah Ferguson’s birthday is on October 1st. She was born in 2006, making her currently 16 years old. She’ll turn 17 in 2023. [Paul Archuleta/Getty Images]
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3. Where is Priah Ferguson from?
Priah Ferguson is was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. In fact, she got the role on Stranger Things because the show was filming close to her own home. [Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic]
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4. How tall is Priah Ferguson?
There's no accurate information on how tall Priah Ferguson actually is but at the 2020 SAG Awards, she stood just a few inches shorter than Millie Bobby Brown who is around 5ft 3 inches tall. However, Priah is still a growing teenager so it's possible she may tower over her cast mates soon! [Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Netflix]
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5. Who plays Erica in Stranger Things?
Priah Ferguson plays the role of Lucas’ iconic little sister Erica Sinclair on Stranger Things. She appeared in season 2 where she was supposed have a small part. She was so brilliant in the role, they decided to include her in more scenes. She was eventually promoted for a bigger, recurring role in Stranger Things 3 – and was made a main cast member in season 4. She'll return for the fifth and final season. [Netflix]
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6. What is Priah Ferguson's net worth?
Not much is known about Priah Ferguson’s exact net worth but after her promotion to series regular ahead of Stranger Things 4, she'll probably be taking home a pretty decent amount of pay per episode. Priah appeared in all 8 episodes of season 3 in a recurring role, and was promoted to main cast in season 4. [Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic]
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7. What movies has Priah Ferguson been in?
Priah Ferguson is only just starting her career but she’s already appeared in a few films. She was in 2018’s The Oath with Tiffany Haddish and Ike Barinholtz. And she also appeared in La Vie Magnifique De Charlie, as Young Brandy. In 2022, Priah starred in Netflix's The Curse of Bridge Hollow. [Marcus Ingram/Getty Images]
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8. What other TV shows has Priah Ferguson been in?
Before Stranger Things, Priah Ferguson appeared on a few TV shows. She appeared on Cream X Coffee as Michelle, in one episode of Daytime Divas as Fatima (alongside Vanessa Williams) and also appeared in PBS’ Mercy Street, pictured above. She was also in one episode of Donald Glover’s Atlanta. [PBS]
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9. What episode of Atlanta is Priah Ferguson in?
Priah Ferguson appears in one episode of Donald Glover’s FX series Atlanta. She played the role of Asia in the episode 'Streets on Lock' (Season 1, episode 2). She scored the role on the critically acclaimed series after just one year working with her talent agent. [FX]
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10. Is Priah Ferguson on Instagram?
Yes! Priah Ferguson does have an Instagram where she posts behind the scenes pictures. You can follow her at @priahferguson. She’s also on Twitter at @priahferguson. [@priahferguson via Instagram]