Jayne Wisener facts for kids
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Jayne Wisener
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Wisener in 2008
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| Born | 19 May 1987 |
| Alma mater | Royal Conservatoire of Scotland |
| Occupation | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Wayne Austin
(m. 2012) |
| Children | 2 |
Jayne Wisener (born May 19, 1987) is a talented actress and singer from Northern Ireland. She is well-known for playing Johanna in the movie Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. She also appeared in the TV show The Inbetweeners as Lauren Harris.
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About Jayne Wisener
Early Life and Training
Jayne Wisener was born in Ballymoney, Northern Ireland. She grew up in Coleraine, where she went to Coleraine High School for girls.
In 2005, Jayne took part in the Rose of Tralee competition. This is a big festival in Ireland. She also joined a group called Musical Theatre 4 Youth.
Jayne was performing in a play called West Side Story at the Millennium Forum in Derry. A talent scout saw her and asked her to try out for a role in Sweeney Todd. Jayne was 19 at the time. The movie makers thought she looked too old to play Johanna Barker, who was supposed to be 15. Jayne sent them pictures of herself without makeup. She was happy that looking young helped her get the part this time.
She studied at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama for one year. But she left when she got the role of Johanna in Sweeney Todd.
Acting Career Highlights
Jayne Wisener made her first stage appearance in 2007. This was in the musical Parade at the Donmar Warehouse theatre in the UK.
She also acted in the movie Boogeyman 3, playing the role of Amy. In 2008, she played Sophie in a new musical called The Lost Christmas in London.
In 2009, Jayne appeared in an episode of the popular TV show The Inbetweeners. She was in the episode called "The Field Trip".
From late 2009 to early 2010, she played Mary Lennox in the play The Secret Garden. This play was shown at the West Yorkshire Playhouse.
In March 2011, Jayne played Sally in The Runaway. This TV show was based on a novel by Martina Cole. Sally was a young woman in a center for young female offenders.
From 2012 to 2015, Jayne had a main role in the BBC Northern Ireland drama Six Degrees. She played a student named Sandie Morrow.
Jayne also played the main character, Jay, in the 2012 UK movie Life Just Is. She acted alongside Paul Nicholls. They played a couple trying to figure out their complicated relationship.
From December 2012 to January 2013, Jayne starred as Cinderella in a pantomime. This show was at The Grand Opera House in Belfast.
Personal Life
On July 6, 2012, Jayne married Wayne Austin. Their wedding took place in her hometown of Coleraine, Northern Ireland. In January 2019, Jayne and Wayne welcomed their first child, a son named Michael.
See also
In Spanish: Jayne Wisener para niños
