Erika Coleman is enjoying the fruits of her labor, finding success in her career of film and television in only a short span of time. After landing her first principal role in 2005 playing the daughter of Billy D. Williams in the featured film, Constellation, she continued to amaze critics, booking her first season recurring role as "Sonya" on Sundance Channel premiere series, The Red Road. She also known as "Pearl Grimes" in Big Stone Gap, the film adaptation of the novel of the same name. Born in Los Angeles California, this multiracial actress of Hispanic, Caucasian, Native American, and African American background, relocated to Huntsville, Alabama with her family growing up as a small town girl. After finishing school, Erika knew she had all the tools to be a much sought after name in the South East. Still, this young spirited actress has time to focus on her other passions, becoming a Certified Phlebotomist in 2010. She now has her associate degree in general studies and wishes to further her education by getting a Bachelor's in Film and Theater. Aside from a hectic and busy schedule of filming commercials, voiceovers and television series, she finds time to enjoy the blissful moments in life that she shares with her friends and family. The sky is only the beginning for this amazingly young talent.