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Gaia Weiss
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![]() Weiss at the German Comic Con 2024
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Born | Paris, France
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30 August 1991
Occupation | Actress, model |
Years active | 2012–present |
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Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) |
Hair color | Dark blonde |
Eye color | Grey/green |
Agency | Eskimo Model Management (Paris) Just WM |
Gaia Weiss (born 30 August 1991) is a talented French actress and model. You might know her from popular TV shows like Vikings or Marie Antoinette. She has also starred in many films, including Mary Queen of Scots and Meander.
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Growing Up: Gaia's Early Life
Gaia Weiss was born in Paris, France, on August 30, 1991. Her parents are Catherine and Alain Weiss, and she has a brother named Auriel. Gaia spent her childhood living in different countries, including France, England, and Poland.
This helped her learn many languages! She can speak French, English, Polish, Italian, German, and even Hebrew.
When she was just three years old, Gaia started taking classical ballet lessons. She loved performing! Her great uncle often took her to see plays in London's West End. These shows inspired her to become an actress.
She began acting classes when she was seven. After finishing high school, she studied acting at the Cours Florent in Paris and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA).
Gaia's Acting Journey: From Films to TV Shows
Gaia Weiss started her acting career in 2013. Her first big movie role was as Mary Fleming in the historical drama Mary Queen of Scots. That same year, she also appeared in the Italian film White as Milk, Red as Blood.
In 2014, Gaia joined the popular TV series Vikings. She played the character Þorunn for two seasons, which made her well-known.
She continued to act in various films. These included the mythology movie The Legend of Hercules (2014) and the French comedy Serial Teachers 2 (2015). She also appeared in the action film Overdrive (2017).
Later, Gaia took on roles in different genres. She starred in the French horror film Meander and the British horror film Shepherd. Her performance in Meander even won her some awards!
In 2020, she played Marianne in the Netflix series La Révolution. She also lent her voice to the character Fulke in the video game Assassin's Creed Valhalla. More recently, in 2022, she played Madame du Barry in the TV series Marie Antoinette.
Film Roles
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2013 | Mary Queen of Scots | Mary Fleming | |
White as Milk, Red as Blood | Béatrice Morel | ||
2014 | The Legend of Hercules | Hebe | |
2015 | Serial Teachers 2 | Vivienne Hamilton | |
2017 | Overdrive | Devin | |
Accidental Family | Hoellig | ||
2019 | Judy | Abbie | |
Alien: Containment | Ward | Short film | |
2020 | Meander | Lisa | |
2021 | Shepherd | Rachel Black | |
2022 | The Bunker Game | Laura |
Television Appearances
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2014–2015 | Vikings | Þorunn | Recurring cast (seasons 2–3; 13 episodes) |
2016 | Outlander | Comtesse st. Germain | Episode: "La Dame Blanche" |
2018–2019 | Medici: Masters of Florence | Ippolita Sforza | 2 episodes |
2020 | La Révolution | Marianne | Main role |
2022 | Marie Antoinette | Madame du Barry | Main role |
2024 | The Gentlemen | Princesse Rosanne | 3 episodes |
Video Game Roles
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2020 | Assassin's Creed Valhalla | Fulke | Voice |
Awards and Nominations
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
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2015 | Golden Raspberry Awards | Worst Actress | The Legend of Hercules | Nominated | |
2020 | New York City Horror Film Festival | Best Actress | Meander | Won | |
Buenos Aires Rojo Sangre | Best Actress | Won | |||
Nightmares Film Festival | Best Performance – Feature | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Gaia Weiss para niños