Bethany Antonia facts for kids

Bethany Antonia (born December 25, 1997) is a talented British actress. She is well-known for her role as Princess Baela Targaryen in the popular HBO fantasy series House of the Dragon. This show is a prequel to Game of Thrones.

Bethany has also appeared in several TV shows. These include the BBC iPlayer teen series Get Even (2020) and the Netflix crime drama Stay Close (2021). She also starred in the ITV biopic Nolly (2023). Her film work includes Pin Cushion (2017).

Early Life and Training

Bethany Antonia was born in Quinton, Birmingham, England. Her family has both English and Jamaican roots. When she was six, her family moved to a small town in France. They lived there for five years before returning to Birmingham when Bethany was eleven.

She attended Perryfields High School. Later, she studied musical theatre at Birmingham Ormiston Academy. At 14, Bethany began acting training at First Act Workshop. She also trained for many years at Adage Dance studio and Spotlight Stage School. She also worked with the British Youth Music Theatre.

Acting Career Highlights

Bethany Antonia started her acting journey at 14. She appeared in a short film based on The Tempest by Shakespeare. She found her first agent soon after this role.

First Roles in TV and Film

In 2017, when she was 18, Bethany made her TV debut. She had a guest role in an episode of the BBC One medical show Doctors. That same year, she made her first feature film appearance. This was in Pin Cushion, alongside actresses Joanna Scanlan and Lily Newmark.

Popular TV Series Roles

In 2019, Bethany was cast as Margot Rivers. This was a main role in the teen series Get Even. The show was available on BBC iPlayer and Netflix. It was based on the book series Don't Get Mad.

In late 2021, Bethany played Kayleigh Shaw in the Netflix crime drama Stay Close. This series had eight episodes. It was a project from Red Production Company and writer Harlan Coben. In January 2022, Bethany also performed on stage for the first time. She was in a play called LAVA at Soho Theatre in London.

Fantasy and Biopic Roles

Since 2022, Bethany has played Princess Baela Targaryen. This is a main character in the HBO fantasy series House of the Dragon. The show is a prequel to Game of Thrones. It is based on George R. R. Martin's book Fire and Blood. In 2023, Bethany also appeared in the ITV miniseries Nolly. She played Poppy Ngnomo alongside Helena Bonham Carter.

Filmography

Film Appearances

Television Appearances

Stage Performances

See also

In Spanish: Bethany Antonia para niños