“I've worked with actors who are like, 'I don't even want to know where the camera is; I just want to feel like this is a real, human moment.' I really love that; but also I think there's that producer side of me - and also that side of me who wants to make things - where it's actually interesting for me to know what the frame is.”

American actress, comedian, television writer, and director

Ayo Edebiri is an American actress, comedian, television writer, and director. She is best known for playing chef Sydney Adamu on the drama series The Bear, which began in 2022 and ran through 2026. For that role, she won a Golden Globe Award, two Actor Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award. She also received directing and writing nominations for episodes of the series, including “Napkins” and “Worms.”