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Daisy Ridley

Birth Name:
Daisy Jazz Isobel Ridley
Birth Place:
Westminster, London, United Kingdom
Profession
Actress, Producer, Soundtrack
Daisy Ridley

Fast Facts

  • Was awarded the Oscar Wilde Award from the US-Ireland Alliance in 2016
  • Was named Best Newcomer at the 2016 Empire Awards
  • Is the neice of actor Arnold Ridley
  • Made her acting debut in a Resuscitation Council UK's Lifesaver instructional video on dealing with choking
  • Studied classical civilization at the University of London before deciding to become a full-time actress
  • Won a scholarship to attend a performing arts school at the age of nine
  • Best known for her role as Rey in the "Star Wars" franchise

Awards

  • 2015ACCA - Best Cast Ensemble:Nominated
  • 2015DFCC - Breakthrough Artist - International:Winner
  • 2015Pauline Kael Breakout AwardWinner
  • 2015Golden Schmoes - Best Actress of the Year:Nominated
  • 2015Golden Schmoes - Breakthrough Performance of the Year:Winner
  • 2015Festival Honor - Outstanding Acting:Winner
  • 2016Saturn Award - Best Actress:Nominated
  • 2016EDA Female Focus Award - Best Breakthrough Performance:Nominated
  • 2016EDA Female Focus Award - Best Female Action Star:Nominated
  • 2016COFCA Award - Breakthrough Film Artist:Nominated
  • 2016Empire Award - Best Female Newcomer:Winner
  • 2016Breakthrough AwardNominated
  • 2016Blimp Award - Favorite Movie Actress:Nominated
  • 2016MTV Movie Award - Best Female Performance:Nominated
  • 2016MTV Movie Award - Best Fight:Nominated
  • 2016MTV Movie Award - Best Hero:Nominated
  • 2016MTV Movie Award - Breakthrough Performance:Winner
  • 2016National Film Award - Best Breakthrough Performance in a Film:Nominated
  • 2016National Film Award - Best Actress:Nominated
  • 2016OFTA Film Award - Best Breakthrough Performance: Female:Nominated
  • 2016Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Actress: Sci-Fi/Fantasy:Nominated
  • 2016Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie: Chemistry:Nominated
  • 2016Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie: Breakout Star:Winner
  • 2017BTVA Anime Dub Movie/Special Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in an Anime Feature Film/Special:Nominated
  • 2017BTVA Anime Dub Movie/Special Voice Acting Award - Best Female Lead Vocal Performance in an Anime Feature Film/Special:Nominated
  • 2017The BAM Award - Best Cast:Nominated
  • 2018Saturn Award - Best Actress:Nominated
  • 2018Empire Award - Best Actress:Winner
  • 2018Jupiter Award - Best International Actress:Nominated
  • 2018Blimp Award - Favorite Movie Actress:Nominated
  • 2018MTV Movie + TV Award - Best Performance in a Movie:Nominated
  • 2018MTV Movie + TV Award - Best Hero:Nominated
  • 2018Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Actress: Drama:Nominated
  • 2018Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Actress: Fantasy:Nominated
  • 2018Teen Choice Award - Choice: Fight:Nominated
  • 2019National Film Award - Best Performance in an Animation film:Nominated
  • 2021Saturn Award - Best Actress:Nominated
  • 2025National Film Award - Best Actress:Nominated
  • 2026AACTA Award - Best Lead Actress in Film:Nominated
  • 2026FCCA Award - Best Actress - Leading Role:Nominated
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