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Florence Faivre
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Florence Faivre at 2015 Fan Expo Canada
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Florence Vanida Faivre
8 June 1983 Bangkok, Thailand
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| Years active | 2004–present |
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| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
Florence Vanida Faivre (Thai: ฟลอเรนซ์ วนิดา เฟเวอร์) is an actress and model from France and Thailand. She was born on June 8, 1983. Florence started her career as a TV host when she was a teenager in Thailand. Later, she began modeling and acting. Her first movie role was in the 2004 film The Siam Renaissance. After that, she moved to the United States and has appeared in many movies and TV shows.
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Florence Faivre's Early Life and Career
Florence Faivre was born in Bangkok, Thailand. Her father is French, and her mother is Thai. She spent her early childhood in Aix-en-Provence, France. When she was eight years old, her family moved back to Thailand.
Starting Out in Television
At just thirteen years old, Florence began working as a TV host. She hosted popular shows like Teen Talk and E for Teen. A year later, she also started a career in modeling.
First Steps in Acting
After finishing high school in Thailand, Florence got a big role. She was chosen to play Maneechan, the main character in The Siam Renaissance. This movie came out in 2004. It was based on a famous novel called Thawiphop. At the time, it was one of the biggest movies ever made in Thailand. Florence was even nominated for a Suphannahong Award for best actress. This award is like a major film award in Thailand.
Moving to the United States
After her success in Thailand, Florence moved to New York City. There, she first focused on her modeling career. However, she soon started acting in more TV shows and movies. Critics noticed her talent. For example, John Anderson from Variety magazine praised her acting in the movie The Elephant King. He said she had a promising career ahead.
Major Roles in TV Series
Florence Faivre has appeared in several popular TV series. She had guest roles in shows like How to Make It in America and The Following.
Her biggest role came in the science fiction show The Expanse. In the very first episode, viewers saw Florence floating in a spaceship. She played the character Julie Mao. Julie was a smart and strong woman from a rich family. She chose to live a life that challenged the rules. Julie Mao was a regular character in the first two seasons of the show. She also made a special appearance in the third season.
Later, from 2017 to 2018, Florence had a recurring role in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.. She played a powerful alien warrior named Sinara. Sinara was known for her fighting skills, using two metal balls in battle.
In 2018, Florence also appeared in the film American Mirror. In this movie, she and actress Susan Sarandon played characters who inspired the main character.
Florence Faivre's Film and Television Work
Florence Faivre has been part of many interesting projects. Here is a look at some of her work in movies and television.
Movies
- 2004: The Siam Renaissance as Maneechan
- 2005: Chok-Dee as Kim
- 2006: The Elephant King as Lek
- 2008: The Coffin as Zoe's friend
- 2009: Giver Taker Heartbreaker as Charlotte
- 2018: Sad Beauty as Yo
- 2019: The Assent as Dr. Maya
Television Shows
- 2009: Kings as Hot Secretary (2 Episodes)
- 2010: How to Make It in America as Celine (Episode: "Crisp")
- 2014: The Following as Serena (Episode: "Freedom")
- 2014: Alpha House as Teata Takaria (Episode: "The Contest")
- 2015–2018: The Expanse as Julie Mao (9 episodes)
- 2017: Time After Time (Episode: "Pilot")
- 2017: Bull as Claudine Caffrey (Episode: "Bring it On")
- 2017–2018: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. as Sinara (8 episodes)
Video Games
- 2023: The Expanse: A Telltale Series as Julie Mao (Voice role)
See also
In Spanish: Florence Faivre para niños
