Moriah Brown’s journey is one of authenticity, resilience, and connection to heritage. Her story is carried with quiet strength and an unwavering commitment to uplift others. From childhood experiences in the entertainment industry to her latest role in The Six Triple Eight, she brings a unique energy to her work that is rooted in family, her Afro-Latina identity, and a mission to redefine representation on screen.

Moriah’s love for acting began at just seven years old, sparked by a defining moment on the set of Stuart Little. It was a day that felt almost predestined. “I remember just wandering around on set, being my crazy, expressive self,” she laughs, recalling how she wandered straight into Geena Davis’s trailer. “I knocked, but I didn’t wait. I was seven! I remember Geena smiling and saying, ‘Come on in.’ I thought, ‘Oh my God, this is it. This is what it’s about.’ That openness, that inclusivity—that’s what I wanted to be a part of.” It was a moment that showed her what the acting world could be: inclusive, welcoming, and real.

Raised by parents deeply rooted in East Los Angeles’ entertainment scene, Moriah grew up with a natural love for the arts. Her father had been a child actor, and her mother was a lover of Broadway and creative expression. “My mom went to Hollywood High, and my dad was acting from a young age of 5 to 18 years old,” she explains. “They just instilled in me this love of art, a love of expression.” By age three, she was already modeling, her energy and charisma coming naturally. But despite her early start, Moriah is deeply grounded, finding joy in simplicity and close connections. “People expect me to be this ‘Leo light,’ always attracting attention,” she says with a smile. “But honestly, I like being in the cut with my friends and family just keeping it simple. That’s where the sweetness of life is.”

Yet, her journey hasn’t always been easy. She’s had to navigate the public scrutiny and high expectations that come with the industry. “There were times I didn’t know what would happen next,” she admits. “I’d fall into that trap, worrying about what people thought, what my family would think.” Through it all, Moriah found strength in grace, gratitude, and faith. “I pray, I meditate, and remind myself that God has a plan. The universe uplifts you when your heart is in the right place. That’s what I keep coming back to. And those low moments? They make you stronger. You either face adversity or run from it—that choice defines who you become.”

Her latest role in The Six Triple Eight feels like the culmination of these experiences. Moriah plays Inez, a character inspired by real-life women of the 6888th Battalion, the all-Black, all-female unit that served during World War II. These women sorted and delivered backlogged mail for American soldiers in Europe, completing in three months a mission that was expected to take six. For Moriah, this role is personal. “When I first learned about Inez, I thought, ‘This is my girl. She’s a badass.’ She was one of the few from California, and she worked in the garment district—just like I did,” she says. “It was my way of bringing light to Afro-Latinas in that era. Women like Inez weren’t represented in our history books. I wanted to highlight her strength and her culture in a way that honors who she really was.” This connection gave Moriah an unshakable resolve to do justice to the role. “I felt a responsibility to honor these women, to make their story known. It’s about time people see what these women did.”

The Six Triple Eight. (L-R) Sarah Jeffrey as Dolores Washington, Pepi Sonuga as Elaine White, Kylie Jefferson as Bernice Baker, Shanice Shantay as Johnnie Mae, Moriah Brown as Inez and Ebony Obsidian as Lena Derriecott King in The Six Triple Eight. Cr. Laura Radford / Perry Well Films 2 / Courtesy of Netflix

For Moriah, the story of the 6888th Battalion is about more than the past; it’s about inspiring future generations. She hopes that young Black girls and women of color will see themselves in this film and recognize their own potential. “If I had read about The Six Triple Eight in history books as a kid, it would have changed how I saw myself,” she says passionately. “These women proved the impossible was possible. They accomplished a mission in three months that they were given six months to complete. That’s what we’re capable of.”

Working on set felt like joining a sisterhood, a bond Moriah cherished. “It was like a girl band,” she laughs. “We were all in this together, just like the real-life women of The Six Triple Eight were. The sisterhood we built on set was powerful. It gave us the strength to live up to what they went through.” Surrounded by a talented ensemble, Moriah found the collaborative spirit inspiring. “We were there for each other every day, traveling together, spending nights together. I feel like that’s where the best of this film comes through—in the collective, in us being there for each other.”

The Six Triple Eight. (L-R) Sarah Jeffrey as Dolores Washington, Pepi Sonuga as Elaine White, Milauna Jackson as Captain Campbell, Moriah Brown as Inez, Shanice Shantay as Johnnie Mae and Ebony Obsidian as Lena Derriecott King in The Six Triple Eight. Cr. Laura Radford / Perry Well Films 2 / Courtesy of Netflix

Beyond acting, Moriah is committed to supporting women’s empowerment, a passion that shines through her organization Tribe, a collective for women in Los Angeles. “I’m a girls’ girl,” she says proudly. “I bring women together because together we’re stronger. We’re strong alone, yes, but imagine the power of all of us together.” For Moriah, The Six Triple Eight aligns perfectly with her mission to uplift women and foster a community of shared strength. “When this film comes out, I hope it sparks more opportunities to expand what Tribe means. There’s so much we can do to build each other up.”

Reflecting on her journey, Moriah has a message for women everywhere: “The impossible is always possible. Women create miracles out of nowhere—that’s our magic. Whatever you want to achieve, you can. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.”

Moriah Brown’s story is one of resilience, kindness, and purpose. She’s not only an actress but a trailblazer, using her voice and talent to shine a light on untold stories, empower the next generation, and prove that when women come together, they can achieve the extraordinary.

Photography Credit: Cory Osborne