Maya Babanikos — Shaft Character Profile

About Maya Babanikos

John Shaft's ex-wife and JJ's mother. A strong, independent woman who prioritizes her family's safety above all.

Maya Babanikos — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Emotional resilience, Protective instincts, Community leadership, Conflict mediation, Independence

• Strength: 5.5/10
• Intelligence: 7.5/10
• Charisma: 7/10
• Morality: 9/10
• Influence: 6/10

Character Facts

Played by

Regina Hall

Appears in

Shaft (2019)

Role

Supporting

More characters from Shaft

• John Shaft (Samuel L. Jackson)
• JJ Shaft (Jessie T. Usher)
• Sasha Arias (Alexandra Shipp)
• Pierro 'Gordito' Carrera (Isaach de Bankolé)
• John Shaft, Sr. (Richard Roundtree)
• Manuel "Manny" Orozco (Ian Casselberry)
• Bennie Rodriguez (Luna Lauren Vélez)
• Ron (Leland L. Jones)
• Sergeant Keith Williams (Robbie Jones)
• Karim Hassan (Avan Jogia)
• Sugar (Tashiana Washington)
• Ms. Pepper (Adrienne C. Moore)