Sophia La Porta
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Sophia La Porta | |
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| Born | October 1990 Watford, England |
| Alma mater | ArtsEd |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Sophia La Porta (born October 1990) is an English actress. Her films include Censor (2021) and The Moor (2023). On television, she is known for her role in the Hulu miniseries Four Weddings and a Funeral (2019).[1][2] She also appeared in the Sky One miniseries The Five (2016) and the BBC drama The Gold (2023).[3]
La Porta began acting professionally in the early 2010s, first appearing on TV in the medical drama Holby City (2010) followed by supernatural miniseries The Fades (2011). Her first feature film appearances were in 2018, with supporting roles in well-received musical Been So Long and drama Into the Mirror.[4]
Early life
[edit]La Porta is from Hertfordshire. She attended the Royal Masonic School for Girls in Rickmansworth. She went on to train at the Arts Educational School (ArtsEd), graduating in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts in Acting.[5] She also took acting classes with RAaW London[6] and a week-long food presenting course at a cooking school.[7]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Clap! | Mystery Girl | Short film |
| 2016 | Space Beers: The Prologue | Zendra | Short film, voice role |
| 2018 | Siren | Amy | Short film |
| 2018 | Into the Mirror | Gingee | |
| 2018 | Been So Long | Willesden | |
| 2021 | Censor | Alice Lee | [8] |
| 2023 | The Moor | Claire | [9] |
| TBA | Adam | Beth |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Holby City | Jasmine Burrows | Episode: "What Goes Around" |
| 2011 | The Fades | Tracy | 2 episodes |
| 2013 | Playhouse Presents | Performer | Episode: "Hey Diddly Dee" |
| 2013 | Doctors | Bree Davies | Episode: "The Eggs" |
| 2014 | Birds of a Feather | Rosie | Episode: "Hearts for Sale" |
| 2014 | Ripper Street | Juniper Kohl | Episode: "Ashes and Diamonds" |
| 2015 | A Long Long Crime Ago | Goldielocks, Monica Uglee, Sleeping Beauty | 3 episodes |
| 2016 | The Five | Britnay Shearer | Miniseries; 8 episodes |
| 2017 | Lucky Man | Mia Larson | Episode: "Lamb to the Slaughter" |
| 2019 | Four Weddings and a Funeral | Zara | Miniseries; main role |
| 2019 | Top Boy | Policewoman | Episode: "You Don't Know Me" |
| 2020 | Flack | Roxy Barron | Episode: "Brand Barron" |
| 2020 | Urban Myths | Chrissie | Episode: "Hendrix & Handel" |
| 2020 | On the Edge | Caitlin | Episode: "For You" |
| 2023 | The Gold | Kathleen Meacock | 4 episodes |
| 2024 | Call the Midwife | Iris | |
| 2024 | Sexy Beast | Sara |
References
[edit]- ^ Mezzi, Cecilia (22 October 2019). "One to Watch: Meet Flame-haired British Actress Sophia La Porta". Phoenix Magazine. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
- ^ Calamandrei, Lorenza (6 March 2020). "Sophia La Porta". Nuit Magazine. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
- ^ "The Gold - Meet the cast of the drama inspired by the true story of the Brink's-Mat robbery". BBC Media Centre. 12 February 2023. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
- ^ Sorren, Martha (31 July 2019). "The Four Weddings And A Funeral Cast Is Full Of Mindy Project Alums: Sophia La Porta Plays Zara". Refinery29. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
- ^ "Sophia La Porta, Alice Lee" (PDF). Censor Final Press Notes: 20. 2021. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
- ^ Duggan, Joe (15 July 2023). "RAaW London is Auditioning! - Weekend Film and Theatre Acting Opportunities with RAaW London". National Youth Theatre. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
- ^ Sunday Brunch (12 December 2019). "Want to zest a lemon in style? Sophia La Porta shows us the skills she learnt on her food-presenting course". Retrieved 8 December 2023 – via Facebook.
- ^ Grater, Tom (16 December 2020). "First Look At Niamh Algar In Sundance Midnight Selection 'Censor'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 4 January 2021. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ^ Kermode, Jennie (17 November 2023). "The Moor". Eye for Film. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
External links
[edit]- Sophia La Porta at IMDb
- Sophia La Porta at Independent Talent
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