
Vivienne Acheampong is a 37-year-old British actress, model, and theatre artist who currently plays Lucienne in the TV series The Sandman.
The Sandman is the long-awaited television adaptation of celebrated comic book writer Neil Gaiman's seminal graphic novel series of the same name. Acheampong plays a gender-reversed portrayal of Lucien, the head librarian in the Dreaming, where dreams reside and the home of the protagonist of The Sandman, Lord Morpheus of Dream of the Endless.
Due to the cult status and underground fame of the graphic novel The Sandman, many fans were apprehensive and had strong feelings about the then-upcoming show. When the show finally dropped, fans were rabid in their viewing, and discourse burst online.
Thankfully, many fans liked it, but Acheampong has stated that she was gobsmacked by just how much exposure she'd received due to her role in the show. People stop her on the streets and call her name, which is something the actress had never had to face before.
Acheampong has gone on many interviews where she talks about her feelings about her newfound fame. The actress is not new to the screen, though, and has had roles in television series since 2015, but still, her career seems to be going through growing pains.
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Age: | 37 |
Net Worth: | $2 - 3 Million |
Profession: | Actor |
Nationality: | British |
Religion: | Christianity |
Height: | 1.7 m (5 ft 7 in) |
Weight: | 132 lbs (60 kg) |
Years Active: | 2015 - Present |
Who Is Viviene Acheampong From The Sandman?
Viviene Acheampong was born on November 30, 1984, and is of mixed African ethnicity of Ghanian origin.
However, the actress was born and raised in London, England, and is a British citizen. She was born to her father, who is an entrepreneur, and mother, Rise Acheampong.
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According to her Instagram, her parents adore their daughter and are very supportive of her endeavors in the entertainment industry. Acheampong also has a sister called Barbara, although her exact profession hasn't been revealed to the public.
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Since Acheampong has only just entered the mainstream public's eyes, there's not much information about her online. However, her portrayal of Lucienne has garnered good press among the media and the fans, which is a good sign because usually, whenever a character from a comic book is gender-swapped or race swapped too, in her case, the public reaction is less than tasteful.
However, it is a testament to her performance that not only do people have no complaints as of yet, but people are also applauding her performance and those of everyone else in the show.
Is Vivienne Acheampong Married? Does She Have A Husband?
No, Vivienne Acheampong is not married, and as far as the media and the public know, she is not in a relationship.
Acheampong has been quite busy, so it's not a wild conjecture to assume that she has focused on her career rather than a relationship. A cursory glance at her filmography shows just how inspirational her work ethic is.
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From her first appearance in a television anything in 2015 to her latest appearance in 2022's The Sandman, she has appeared in close to 15 projects, with 14 of them being television series and films, and one being a voice acting role in World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth.
However, it's not like her roles before The Sandman were only bit parts; she has had prominent supporting roles in television series like The One and Ellie & Natsia, as well as a supporting role in the Robert Zemeckis-directed and Anne Hathaway-starring The Witches in 2020. Still, its no denying that her profile has risen considerably due to The Sandman, and how could it not?
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Not only was The Sandman a much-anticipated property, but its original author, and the show's executive director, Neil Gaiman, was hyping up the series and its actors for years. He also had a direct hand in fans being more accepting of people of color having roles in the show as he gave his blessings for such decisions even before the trailer dropped.
How Much Is Vivienne Acheampong's Net Worth?
Vivienne Acheampong has an estimated net worth of approximately $2-3 million as of 2022.
The success of The Sandman is sure to affect her net worth, as well as everyone involved in the show, because it ranked in the number-one spot amongst streamed shows on its first weekend.
The reviews for the show, both by critics and fans, have been nothing short of stellar, with people loving its visual interpretation of the original story's ethereal dreamland. The cast is also being applauded, Acheampong among them, for bringing something new to the believed comic's stellar stable of characters.
All the cast and their corresponding characters work because the team behind the show spent a whole year auditioning for the cast. When Acheampong got the job, the best advice was given by Neil Gaiman himself, who stated that the show's casting staff picked her for a reason and to trust herself.
It is precisely that self-assurance she brings to the screen playing Lucienne, Morpheus's faithful advisor. Acheampong has stated that she had a lot of fun with the character and that the role has made her up her game.
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