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BIOGRAPHY
Sophia is an actress with a versatile yet consistent talent. Born in England to
a Spanish mother and British father, she speaks Spanish fluently and has
striking Mediterranean features mixed seamlessly with soft English colouring.
Sophia was brought up in an international environment predominantly in Aberdeen,
Scotland, and as such has flair for accents and an eye for cultural details. She
started acting at a young age when she landed her first role as the lead in a
stage production of Annie. Since that first role, she has appeared in numerous
musicals and plays with various fringe and theatre groups and has successfully
crossed media into film and television. Her experience coupled with her
professional attitude, as well as her ability to adhere to direction while still
bringing her own qualities to the characters she gives life and animation to,
has gained her a reputation as a reliable and dedicated actress with the ability
to produce outstanding results. The Zombie Diaries in which she played
Anna
Mckenzie was picked up by The Weinstein Company for US release, under
Dimension
Extreme. The film debuted at number 4 on the official Virgin UK chart and landed
no 1 in the DVD charts in many European countries, including Belgium, Luxembourg
and The Netherlands. Due to its popularity, it can be seen regularly on The
Horror Channel’s schedule. The sequel is now complete and prequel in which she
will reprise her role is currently in pre-production. Recently Sophia has been
cast as the lead in 2 upcoming projects, a new thriller 'LILLY' and 'DUST', both
of which are currently in pre-production. She begins filming the TV Sci-Fi Pilot
Safelight 19 in June 2011, and will then go on to write and star in
a new comedy pilot show which will be produced by Scruffy Bear Pictures. |
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