Biography
Tenika Davis was born on July 16 in Toronto, Canada, and grew up in the small town of Newmarket, Ontario. At the age of 10, she developed a strong passion for public speaking and the performing arts, beginning to participate in various speech competitions and captivating audiences with her voice. Around the same time, Tenika started rigorous training in the disciplined martial art of Taekwondo, quickly excelling and competing at the national level, where she earned numerous gold medals, trophies, and awards for her exceptional skills. This training not only provided a positive outlet for her energy but also laid the foundation for her future acting career.
Tenika launched her career as a finalist on the first season of the popular reality TV show "Canada's Next Top Model." Following the show, she signed with the prestigious Ford Models agency. Her talent, dedication, and hard work led to her first leading role in the indie hit 'Jumping the Broom,' starring alongside Angela Bassett, Paula Patton, Loretta Devine, and Meagan Good, among other notable actors. Soon after, she was cast as Sara Suarez, the alluring action heroine in the successful horror franchise 'Wrong Turn.' Most recently, Tenika was cast as Petra Small in Netflix's original superhero drama 'Jupiter's Legacy,' based on the comic book series.
Throughout her career, Tenika Davis has had the opportunity to work on blockbuster films and television series, collaborating with prominent actors, directors, and producers at a pace few young professionals experience.
