Amrita Acharia facts for kids
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Amrita Acharya
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| अमृता आचार्या | |
Acharia at the Triforce SFF Awards in 2014
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| Nationality | British |
| Other names | Amrita Acharya |
| Occupation | Actress |
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Notable work
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Game of Thrones |
| Height | 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) |
Amrita Acharia is a British actress. She has roots in both Nepal and Ukraine. Amrita is famous for playing Irri in the TV show Game of Thrones. She also starred as Dr. Ruby Walker in the ITV series The Good Karma Hospital.
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Early Life and Education
Amrita Acharia was born in Patan, Nepal. Her father is Nepalese and her mother is Ukrainian. Amrita lived in many places while growing up. These included Kathmandu, Ukraine, England, and Norway. She spent her first seven years in Nepal. Then, her family moved to England because of her father's job. As a teenager, she moved to Tromsø, Norway.
When she was 19, Amrita finished high school in Norway. She then moved to England to become an actress. She studied acting at the ALRA.
Acting Career Highlights
Amrita Acharia has played many interesting roles. She is known for her work in both TV shows and movies.
Playing Irri in Game of Thrones
Amrita played the character Irri in the first two seasons of Game of Thrones. Irri was a Dothraki servant to Daenerys Targaryen. Her character died during the second season of the show.
Starring in The Good Karma Hospital
From 2017 to 2022, Amrita starred as Dr. Ruby Walker. This was in the ITV series The Good Karma Hospital. She played an NHS junior doctor. Her character moved to work at a hospital in Kerala, India. The show was filmed in Sri Lanka. Amrita was recognized for her role. She was longlisted for a 2019 National Television Awards for Best Drama Performance.
Other Notable Roles
Amrita also appeared in the movie The Devil's Double. She played a school girl in this biographical film. She was the main actress in the Norwegian film I Am Yours. For this role, she was nominated for Best Actress at the Norwegian Amanda Awards. The film was also chosen to represent Norway at the Academy Awards. In 2016, Amrita played a State Prosecutor in the Norwegian TV series Frikjent. She also had a lead role in the British thriller Welcome to Curiosity. This movie was special because it was funded by many people.
Personal Life and Charity Work
Amrita Acharia is active outside of acting. In 2016, she ran the London Marathon. She finished the race in 3 hours, 46 minutes, and 7 seconds.
She is an ambassador for a charity called ChoraChori. This group helps Nepalese children who have been displaced or trafficked. Amrita can speak several languages. These include Ukrainian, Russian, English, and Norwegian. She has also shared that she plans to learn Nepali.
Film and Television Appearances
Amrita Acharia has appeared in many films and television shows. Here are some of her roles.
Film Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2010 | In Company of Wolves | Rita | Short film |
| Collectables | Woman | Short film | |
| 2011 | The Devil's Double | School Girl | |
| Lapland | Bride | TV film | |
| 2013 | I Am Yours | Mina | Original title: Jeg er din |
| 2014 | Dead Snow 2: Red vs. Dead | Reidun | Original title: Død snø 2 |
| Camouflage | Amira | ||
| 2015 | Amar Akbar & Tony | Richa | |
| Of Her I Dream | Sharza | Short film | |
| Queen's Mile | Ania | Short film | |
| 2016 | Kiss the ... in the Dark | Lilly | Short film |
| 2018 | White Chamber | Ruth | |
| Genesis | Alexa Brooks | ||
| Welcome to Curiosity | Zoe | ||
| Sibi and Dan | Kate | TV film | |
| 2019 | Missing Link | Ama Lhamu | Voice role |
| 2023 | There's Something in the Barn | Carol Nordheim |
Television Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2010 | Casualty | Neela Sarin | Episode: "A Lesser Good" |
| 2011 | Doctors | Saskia Tremlett | Episode: "Candidate" |
| 2011–2012 | Game of Thrones | Irri | Recurring role, 13 episodes |
| 2015 | Pen & Paper & Laser Guns | Abby | Episode: "Series 1, Episode 2" |
| 2016 | Frikjent | Amina Sahir | Series regular, 8 episodes |
| 2017 | Red Dwarf | Waitress Greta | Episode: "Timewave" |
| 2017–2022 | The Good Karma Hospital | Dr. Ruby Walker | Series regular, 18 episodes |
| 2020 | The Sister | Holly Fox | Miniseries, 4 episodes |
| 2022 | The Serpent Queen | Aabis | Series regular, 8 episodes |
Theatre Performances
| Year | Title | Role | Venue | Ref |
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| 2010 | Elevator | She | New Diorama Theatre, London | |
| 2014 | At The End of Everything Else | Icka | Unicorn Theatre, London | |
| 2015 | The Chronicles of Kalki | Kalki | Gate Theatre, London | |
| 24 Hour Plays – Heroines | Yvette | Royal National Theatre, London | ||
| 2020 | The Special Relationship | Anne Whyman | Soho Theatre, London |
Awards and Nominations
Amrita Acharia has received several awards and nominations for her acting.
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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| 2012 | Screen Actors Guild Award | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Game of Thrones | Nominated |
| 2014 | Amanda Award | Best Actress | I Am Yours | Nominated |
| 2016 | Utah Film Award | Best Supporting Actress: Short/Series | Kiss the ... in the Dark | Nominated |
| Northern Light Talent | Northern Light Talent | Won | ||
| 2018 | Maverick Movie Award | Best Supporting Actress: Short | Kiss the ... in the Dark | Nominated |
| Best Ensemble Performance: Short | Kiss the ... in the Dark | Nominated | ||
| 2019 | The International Horror Hotel Film Award | Best Creature(s) | Kiss the ... in the Dark | Nominated |
| Best Supporting Actress, Short Film | Kiss the ... in the Dark | Nominated | ||
| 2020 | CinEuphoria Award | Merit – Honorary Award | Game of Thrones | Won |
See also
In Spanish: Amrita Acharya para niños
