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Jessica Henwick Biography

Birth Name:Jessica Henwick

Birth Place:Surrey, England, United Kingdom

Profession Actress, Writer, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Was named one of Variety's top breakout stars of 2017
  • Started out acting with the National Youth Theatre
  • Trained in acting at the Redroofs Theatre School
  • Made her stage debut in the play "Running on the Cracks․"
  • Trained for six months to use a bullwhip for her role as Nymeria Sand in "Game of Thrones․"
  • Trained in martial arts for her role in the series "Spirit Warriors․"
  • Is the first actor of East-Asian descent to play the lead role in a British TV series

Awards

  • 2016Award of Excellence-Short Film: winner
  • 2017Best Ensemble Cast-Short: nominated
  • 2017Best Original Script-Short: winner
  • 2017Best Original Script-: winner
  • 2020Festival Honors Award-Brit to Watch: winner
  • 2022Honorable Mention-Best Supporting Actress: winner
  • 2023Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated