Faith The Lioness, professionally known as Faith Marie Jefferies and Nikkita Lyons in WWE, is a multifaceted entertainment professional recognized for her achievements in professional wrestling, music, acting, and martial arts. After securing national commercials and an independent film role, Faith The Lioness established herself as a multifaceted talent, becoming a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) member. Demonstrating a diverse skill set, she earned a Black Belt in Taekwondo and received an award for her choreography within the Los Angeles Unified School District Reflections program, honored with a certificate from Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. Faith further showcased her abilities as a Top Ten finalist on the international hit show American Stars for Singing, Dancing, and Martial Arts.
She released the studio album Rough Cuts in 2024, which was followed by the music video for her track ‘To Be A Champion’ in the same year. Her acting credits include the role of She-Raw in the TV series One Mo’ Chance (2020) and Ms. Bellum in the film PowerPuff Girls: Day of Reckoning (2021). Committed to philanthropy, Faith serves as an Ambassador for The Shoe Crew, a charity providing new athletic shoes and school supplies to underprivileged youth, personally raising over $2,000 for the organization through a ‘Sneaker-Ball’ event.
Faith’s influence extends to her role as an Anti-Bullying advocate, promoting self-confidence for women and actively participating in events that champion kindness and equality. In 2024, she notably appeared in Trick Williams’ music video ‘The Realest.’ Recognized for her leadership, she was awarded the NCA All-American Cheer Team award by the National Cheerleaders Association and served as both Dance Captain for the Show Choir Department and Varsity Cheerleader Captain. Faith The Lioness continues to inspire through her diverse professional endeavors and commitment to empowering others through her personal motto: ‘Aspire to Inspire.’