Ksenia Solo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ksenia Solo
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Solo in 2011
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| Born | 8 October 1987 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2000–present |
Ksenia Solo (born October 8, 1987) is a talented actress from Latvia and Canada. She is well-known for her roles in popular TV shows. Many fans recognize her as Kenzi from the fantasy series Lost Girl. She also played Peggy Shippen in the historical drama Turn: Washington's Spies. Ksenia Solo has appeared in other shows like Life Unexpected as Natasha and Orphan Black as Shay Davydov.
Her most recent work includes being a main character in the series Project Blue Book, which aired from 2019 to 2020.
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Early Life and Ballet Dreams
Ksenia Solo was born in Riga, a city in Latvia. Her family has Russian roots. When she was five years old, she moved with her family to Toronto, Canada, where she grew up.
Ksenia loved ballet and studied it seriously. However, at age 14, a back injury meant she had to stop dancing. Her mother was also a ballerina before she became an actress.
Ksenia Solo's Acting Career
Early Roles and Awards
Ksenia Solo started her acting journey on the APTN series renegadepress.com. She played the character Zoey Jones. Her performance was so good that she won the Gemini Award twice. She received this award in both 2005 and 2006 for being the Best Performer in a Children's or Youth Program.
After this, she appeared in other Canadian TV shows and movies. These included films like Love Thy Neighbor and Mayday. She also guest-starred in the TV series Kojak.
Big Screen and TV Success
In 2010, Ksenia Solo had a small role in the movie Black Swan. This film starred famous actresses Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis. From 2010 to 2011, she played Natasha Siviac in the CW series Life Unexpected.
Her most famous role was from 2010 to 2015. She starred as Kenzi in the Canadian series Lost Girl. Ksenia's own Russian background and ability to speak Russian were even included in her character's story. She also played Dodge in the pilot episode of Locke & Key. In 2013, Ksenia filmed an independent movie called Another You.
Historical Dramas and Anti-Bullying Work
In 2015, Ksenia Solo joined the main cast of Turn: Washington's Spies. She played the historical figure Peggy Shippen. She also had a recurring role in the third season of Orphan Black, playing the character Shay.
Beyond acting, Ksenia Solo cares about helping others. She is actively involved with Stand for the Silent, an organization that works to prevent bullying. She has even become one of their directors.
Film and Television Appearances
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2001 | A Man of Substance | Hannah | Short film |
| 2001 | My Louisiana Sky | Abby Lynn Anders | |
| 2001 | What Girls Learn | Girl | |
| 2002 | Sins of the Father | Lucinda | |
| 2003 | The Republic of Love | Micheline | |
| 2003 | Defending Our Kids: The Julie Posey Story | Kristyn Posey | |
| 2006 | Love Thy Neighbor | Erin Benson | |
| 2010 | Black Swan | Veronica | |
| 2011 | The Factory | Emma | |
| 2016 | Pet | Holly Garling | |
| 2017 | Another You | Sydney Jameson | |
| 2017 | In Search of Fellini | Lucy | |
| 2017 | Tulipani, Love, Honour and a Bicycle | Anna |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2000 | I Was a Sixth Grade Alien | Xhanthippe | Episode: "Bride of Pleskit!" |
| 2000 | Earth: Final Conflict | Kathy Simmons | Episode: "Take No Prisoners" |
| 2002 | Adventure Inc. | Natalie | Episode: "Village of the Lost" |
| 2004 | Missing | Megan Hahn | Episode: "Judgement Day" |
| 2004–08 | renegadepress.com | Zoey Jones | Main role (Seasons 1–5); 52 episodes Won – Gemini Award for Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series (2005) Won – Gemini Award for Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series (2006) |
| 2005 | Kojak | Angela Howard | Episode: "All Bets Off: Part 1" |
| 2007 | Cold Case | Lena | Episode: "Cargo" |
| 2008 | Moonlight | Bonnie Morrow | Episode: "Fated to Pretend" |
| 2009 | Crime Stories | Waitress | Episode: "The Happy Face Killer" |
| 2009 | The Cleaner | Callie Bell | Episode: "Cinderella" |
| 2010–11 | Life Unexpected | Natasha Siviac | Main role (Seasons 1–2); 13 episodes |
| 2010–15 | Lost Girl | Mackenzie "Kenzi" Malikov | Main role (Seasons 1–5); 67 episodes Won – Gemini Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Series (2011) Nominated – Canadian Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program or Series (2013) |
| 2011 | Nikita | Irina | Episode: "Alexandra" |
| 2011 | Locke & Key | Dodge | Unsold Fox pilot |
| 2012 | Lost Girl Finale Pre-Show | as self | Showcase TV special |
| 2013 | Lost Girl ConFAEdential | as self | Showcase TV special |
| 2013 | UPYURS6 | Kenzi | Lost Girl webisode |
| 2013 | Lost Girl: An Evening at the Clubhouse | as self | Showcase TV special |
| 2015–17 | Turn: Washington's Spies | Peggy Shippen | Main role (Seasons 2–4); 20 episodes |
| 2015 | Orphan Black | Shay Davydov | Recurring role (Season 3); 6 episodes |
| 2018 | The Simpsons | Anastasia Alekova (voice) | Episode: "From Russia Without Love" |
| 2019–20 | Project Blue Book | Susie Miller | Main role (Seasons 1–2); 20 episodes |
Images for kids
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Ksenia Solo in 2010
See also
In Spanish: Ksenia Solo para niños
