Effie Morales

Effie
Effie
Power & Book II character
First appearance	"Who's Side Are You On?"; 2019;
Last appearance	"Divided We Stand"; 2023;
Created by	Courtney A. Kemp; Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson;
Portrayed by	Alix Lapri
Date of birth	2002
Franchise	Power Universe
In-universe information
Full name	Effie Morales
Gender	Female
Occupation	Student; Drug dealer;
Affiliation	Tariq St. Patrick; Brayden Weston; Cane Tejada (secretly); Diana Tejada; Monet Tejada;
Significant others	Tariq St. Patrick (ex-boyfriend); Yoli (lover);
Nationality	American
Seasons
	Power; 6;
	Power Book II: Ghost; 1; 2; 3;
	List of Power episodes; List of Ghost episodes;

Josefina “Effie” Morales (mononymously known as Effie within the series)^[3] portrayed by Alix Lapri,^[4]^[5] is a fictional character from the Starz crime drama Power,^[6]^[1] and its spin-off and sequel, Power Book II: Ghost.^[7] She is a drug dealer and a former student at Choate where she supposedly had Tariq St. Patrick expelled from.

Storyline

Power

Season 6

Before her debut appearance, she blackmailed Brayden Weston (Gianni Paolo) into letting her meet Brayden's connect and if the connect declines then she threatened to tell on their drug operation to the feds.^[6] She went on and had Tariq kicked out of school for selling drugs.

Power Book II: Ghost

Season 1

During the sex week period and parents weekend on Stanfield campus, Effie showed up at Tariq's room while he was with Lauren Baldwin (Paige Hurd), Lauren had to leave as Effie had a business proposal for Tariq to sell drugs amounting to fifty thousand dollars. She later bumped into Brayden and his sister whom she sold drugs to earlier on, the sister wanted more product but Effie refused.

Season 2

Apparently Effie came out as bisexual. She’s been seen making out with Yoli. Effie and Diana nearly fought over Tariq and Diana accused Effie of stepping on their product which also led to another heated argument.

Season 3

Morales was apprehended for the attempted murder of Lauren Baldwin, Baldwin who was thought to be dead subsequent to Morales, Cane Tejada and Brayden Weston conspiring in her demise after they learned that she was wearing a wire when she was conversing with St. Patrick thus working with feds.^[8]

After St. Patrick learned of what Effie did to Baldwin he cut her off the drug organization leading Effie to working with Cane to support herself and pay for her tuition. They eventually found themselves in bed, Cane catching feelings and even acting as an attorney just to see how Effie is doing when she was in custody.^[9]

Appearances

Power Universe
Year	Title	Notes	Ref.
2019	Power	Recurring role	^[10]
2020–	Power Book II: Ghost	Main role	^[7]

References

^ ^a ^b Tinubu, Aramide (January 26, 2022). "'Power Book II: Ghost': 50 Cent Offered Alix Lapri the Role of Effie on the Spot". Showbiz Cheat Sheet. Archived from the original on March 30, 2022. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
^ Jennings, Kyesha (January 23, 2022). "Power Book II: Ghost Recap: When All the Tea Is Spilled". Vulture. Archived from the original on March 30, 2022. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
^ "Effie Morales". TV Guide. Archived from the original on March 30, 2022. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
^ "Alix Lapri x Power Book II: Ghost – BELLO Mag". Archived from the original on March 20, 2022. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
^ Petski, Denise (March 14, 2022). "'Power Book II: Ghost': Gbenga Akinnagbe, Kyle Vincent Terry & Caroline Chikezie Join Starz Series As Recurring". Deadline. Archived from the original on March 14, 2022. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
^ ^a ^b "Could Actress Alix Lapri Be Setting Up a Spin-Off on 'Power'?". Distractify. September 6, 2019. Archived from the original on January 25, 2022. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
^ ^a ^b "Alix Lapri - Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
^ ""Power Book II: Ghost's" Lauren plays checkmate with Effie and Twitter says it's giving 'Baby Boy' vibes". Yahoo News. May 5, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
^ Yomary, Tatayana (April 29, 2023). "'Power Book II's Woody McClain Says Cane and Effie's Relationship "Has Nothing to Do With Tariq" (EXCLUSIVE)". Distractify. Archived from the original on June 10, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
^ "'Power' Star Alix Lapri Picks A Side In Effie's Love Triangle — & It's Unexpected". Bustle. May 25, 2023. Archived from the original on June 4, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2023.

External links

Alix Lapri at IMDb
Alix Lapri on Instagram

[Tinubu-1] Tinubu, Aramide (January 26, 2022). "'Power Book II: Ghost': 50 Cent Offered Alix Lapri the Role of Effie on the Spot". Showbiz Cheat Sheet. Archived from the original on March 30, 2022. Retrieved March 30, 2022.

[2] Jennings, Kyesha (January 23, 2022). "Power Book II: Ghost Recap: When All the Tea Is Spilled". Vulture. Archived from the original on March 30, 2022. Retrieved March 30, 2022.

[tvguide3030936399-3] "Effie Morales". TV Guide. Archived from the original on March 30, 2022. Retrieved March 30, 2022.

[4] "Alix Lapri x Power Book II: Ghost – BELLO Mag". Archived from the original on March 20, 2022. Retrieved March 30, 2022.

[5] Petski, Denise (March 14, 2022). "'Power Book II: Ghost': Gbenga Akinnagbe, Kyle Vincent Terry & Caroline Chikezie Join Starz Series As Recurring". Deadline. Archived from the original on March 14, 2022. Retrieved March 30, 2022.

[:0-6] "Could Actress Alix Lapri Be Setting Up a Spin-Off on 'Power'?". Distractify. September 6, 2019. Archived from the original on January 25, 2022. Retrieved March 30, 2022.

[:1-7] "Alix Lapri - Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2023.

[yahoo110718437-8] ""Power Book II: Ghost's" Lauren plays checkmate with Effie and Twitter says it's giving 'Baby Boy' vibes". Yahoo News. May 5, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2023.

[9] Yomary, Tatayana (April 29, 2023). "'Power Book II's Woody McClain Says Cane and Effie's Relationship "Has Nothing to Do With Tariq" (EXCLUSIVE)". Distractify. Archived from the original on June 10, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2023.

[10] "'Power' Star Alix Lapri Picks A Side In Effie's Love Triangle — & It's Unexpected". Bustle. May 25, 2023. Archived from the original on June 4, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2023.

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v t e Courtney A. Kemp
Creator	Power Universe Power (2014–2020) Power Book II: Ghost (2020–2024) Power Book III: Raising Kanan (2021–present) Power Book IV: Force (2022–present)
Writer	The Bernie Mac Show (2001-06 (104 episodes), staff writer (13 episodes), teleplay (1 episode)) In Justice (2006, writer (1 episode)) Justice (2006 (13 episodes), writer (3 episodes)) Eli Stone (2008 (26 episodes), writer (3 episodes)) My Own Worst Enemy (2008 (13 episodes), writer (1 episode)) Happy Town (2010 (10 episodes), writer (1 episode)) The Good Wife (2010-16 (156 episodes), writer (2 episodes)) Power (2014–present (28 episodes), writer (6 episodes) )
Producer	My Own Worst Enemy (2008 (13 episodes), co-producer (9 episodes)) Happy Town (2010 (10 episodes), co-producer (6 episodes)) The Good Wife (2009-16 (156 episodes), supervising producer (32 episodes (2011-2012)), producer (23 episodes (2011-2012)) Hawaii Five-O (2010–present, co-executive producer (4 episodes (2012)) Beauty & the Beast (2012–present, co-executive producer (8 episodes (2012-13)) Power (2014–present, executive producer (28 episodes))