Antonia Gentry (born Antonia Bonea Gentry) is an American actress best known for starring as Virginia “Ginny” Miller in the Netflix drama series Ginny & Georgia.
She has also appeared in the films Candy Jar, Prom Dates, and Time Cut, earning recognition as one of Hollywood’s rising young actresses.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Antonia Bonea Gentry
- Stage Name: Antonia Gentry
- Born: September 25, 1997
- Age: 28 years old
- Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: Jamaican and White American (Biracial)
- Occupation: Actress
- Height: 1.55 m (5 ft 1 in)
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Sandra Gentry and Tony Gentry
- Siblings: None
- Spouse: Ezra Pounds
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: Estimated at $2 million USD
Early Life and Education
Antonia Gentry was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on September 25, 1997, and discovered her love for acting when she was just five years old.
She was brought up by her mother, Sandra Gentry, who is of Jamaican descent and has a background in poetry and art, and her American father, Tony Gentry.
As an only child, she spent much of her childhood performing in local theatre productions, many of which were written by her mother.
Gentry attended John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School in Augusta, Georgia, where she refined her acting skills before earning a degree in Drama from Emory University in 2019.
Career
Antonia Gentry began building her acting résumé through theatre productions, short films, and television appearances while she was still a student.
Her early screen credits included Driver’s Ed: Tales from the Street, the Netflix film Candy Jar, and a guest role in Raising Dion. Balancing auditions with college life, Antonia continued to pursue acting until she landed the opportunity that transformed her career.
Her breakthrough arrived in 2019 after she was cast as Ginny Miller, the lead character in Netflix’s Ginny & Georgia. When the series premiered in 2021, it quickly became one of Netflix’s most-watched shows, introducing Gentry to a global audience.
Her portrayal of a biracial teenager navigating identity, relationships, and mental health received praise from viewers and critics alike.
She later expanded her film career with starring roles in the coming-of-age comedy Prom Dates and the science-fiction thriller Time Cut, further establishing herself as one of the industry’s promising young talents.
Social Media
- Instagram: @_antoniagentry
- TikTok: @antoniagentry
Personal Life
Antonia Gentry, 28, has generally chosen to keep her private life out of the spotlight while focusing on her acting career. She was previously in a long-term relationship with musician Ezra Pounds, although the two have since separated.
She has never been married and does not have any children. Beyond acting, Gentry enjoys playing the piano, singing, reading books, learning new languages, and spending time with her pet cat, Buttersworth.
Net Worth
Antonia Gentry has an estimated net worth of $2 million USD. Her earnings primarily come from acting in television series and films, along with brand endorsements, fashion collaborations, sponsored campaigns, and public appearances.
The worldwide success of Ginny & Georgia has significantly boosted both her profile and her commercial opportunities.
Filmography
- Candy Jar
- Raising Dion
- Ginny & Georgia
- Prom Dates
- Time Cut