Gabrielle Anwar facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Gabrielle Anwar
Anwar in 2009
Born	(1970-02-04) 4 February 1970 (age 55) Laleham, Surrey, England
Citizenship	British American
Alma mater	Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1985–present
Spouse(s)	John Verea ​ ​ (m. 2000; div. 2005)​ Shareef Malnik ​ (m. 2015)​
Partner(s)	Craig Sheffer (1989–1990s)
Children	3
Parent(s)	Tariq Anwar (father)

Gabrielle Anwar (born on February 4, 1970) is a talented actress from both Britain and America. She is well-known for her roles in many TV shows and movies. You might recognize her as Sam Black in Press Gang or as Fiona Glenanne in the TV series Burn Notice. She also played Lady Tremaine in Once Upon a Time.

Gabrielle Anwar is also famous for her movie roles. She danced the tango with Al Pacino in the 1992 film Scent of a Woman. She also starred in Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken (1991) and The Three Musketeers (1993).

About Her Early Life

Gabrielle Anwar was born in Laleham, Surrey, a town west of London, England. Her mother, Shirley Hills, was an actress. Her father, Tariq Anwar, worked as a film producer and editor.

Gabrielle went to Laleham C of E Primary and Middle School. Even when she was young, she showed a love for acting. She later studied drama and dance at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in London. This is a famous school for performing arts.

Her Acting Career

Gabrielle Anwar started her acting journey in 1986. Her first role was in a British TV miniseries called Hideaway. She also appeared in a music video for Paul McCartney's song "Pretty Little Head". Her first movie was Manifesto in 1988.

Early Roles and Moving to Hollywood

After her first movie, Gabrielle acted in more British TV shows. These included First Born and Press Gang. While working in London, she met American actor Craig Sheffer. She then moved to Hollywood with him. Gabrielle and Craig have worked together in several American films. Some of these include In Pursuit of Honor and The Grave.

Her first American film was If Looks Could Kill. In this movie, she played the daughter of a British agent. She also appeared in a music video for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. In 1992, she was a guest star on the popular TV show Beverly Hills, 90210. She played an ice skater named Tricia Kinney.

Famous Movies and TV Shows

One of Gabrielle's most famous roles was in the 1992 movie Scent of a Woman. She danced a beautiful tango with Al Pacino, who played a blind character. She also starred in Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken, a movie about a girl who dives with horses.

In 1993, she appeared in Body Snatchers and For Love or Money. She also played Queen Anne in The Three Musketeers. In 1994, People magazine named her one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world.

Later, Gabrielle starred in the TV series Burn Notice from 2007 to 2013. She played Fiona Glenanne, a tough and skilled character. She also played Princess Margaret in the TV show The Tudors. More recently, she had a main role in the seventh season of Once Upon a Time.

Her Personal Life

Gabrielle Anwar has three children. She has a daughter from her relationship with actor Craig Sheffer. She was married to actor John Verea from 2000 to 2005. They have a son and a daughter together. Craig Sheffer is the godfather to her two children with John Verea.

In 2008, Gabrielle Anwar became a citizen of the United States. In 2015, she married Shareef Malnik in Montana. They now live in Palm Island, Florida.

What She Has Starred In

Movies

TV Shows

Music Videos

• Pretty Little Head (1986), by Paul McCartney
• Into the Great Wide Open (1991), by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, as Eddie's girlfriend

Awards and Nominations

Gabrielle Anwar has been nominated for several awards for her acting.

See also

In Spanish: Gabrielle Anwar para niños