Lashana Lynch facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lashana Lynch
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Lynch in 2019
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| Born | 27 November 1987 Hammersmith, London, England
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| Alma mater | Arts Educational School |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Spouse(s) | Zackary Momoh |
Lashana Lynch (born 27 November 1987) is a talented British actor. She became well-known for playing Rosaline Capulet in the TV show Still Star-Crossed in 2017. Later, she won the BAFTA Rising Star Award in 2022, which is a big honor for new actors.
Many people know her from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), where she played Maria Rambeau in Captain Marvel (2019). She also had a major role as Nomi, a new 007 agent, in the James Bond film No Time to Die (2021). Lashana has starred in other popular movies like Matilda the Musical (2022), The Woman King (2022), and Bob Marley: One Love (2024). She also appeared in the TV series Day of the Jackal (2024).
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Early Life and Education
Lashana Lynch was born on November 27, 1987, in Hammersmith, a part of London, England. Her family comes from Jamaica.
She went to Twyford CofE High School. After that, she studied acting at the ArtsEd drama school in London. This school is famous for training many actors.
Lashana Lynch's Acting Career
Lashana Lynch started her film career in 2012 with the movie Fast Girls. In this film, she played a runner on a British team. The movie was even shown at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival.
Early TV and Theater Roles
She also appeared in the BBC TV film The 7.39. On television, she had roles in popular shows like Silent Witness and Death in Paradise. In 2015, she was a regular cast member in the BBC comedy Crims.
In the same year, Lashana starred in a play called Educating Rita at the Chichester Festival Theatre. Critics praised her performance, with one newspaper calling her "dazzlingly fresh." In 2016, she got a main role as Rosaline Capulet in the American TV series Still Star-Crossed. This show was produced by Shonda Rhimes, a very famous TV producer.
Becoming a Marvel Hero
In 2019, Lashana joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). She played Maria Rambeau in the movie Captain Marvel. Her character was a brave Air Force pilot and a single mother. Maria's daughter, Monica Rambeau, also becomes an important character in the MCU later on.
James Bond and Other Big Movies
A very exciting role for Lashana came in 2021. She played Nomi in the James Bond film No Time to Die. Nomi was a new 007 agent, taking over the famous number from James Bond himself. This was a big deal and made headlines around the world.
In 2022, Lashana returned to the Marvel universe. She played a different version of Maria Rambeau in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. In this movie, her character became Captain Marvel in another universe.
That same year, she starred in the historical movie The Woman King. She played Izogie, a skilled warrior in the Agojie, an all-female army from the Kingdom of Dahomey in Africa. She also played Miss Honey in the musical film Matilda the Musical.
In 2024, Lashana played Rita Marley in the movie Bob Marley: One Love. This film tells the story of the famous musician Bob Marley.
Voice Acting and Future Projects
Lashana has also started working in video games. In 2024, it was announced that she would be the voice and likeness for Brianna Young, the main character in the game The Dark Pictures Anthology: Directive 8020. She also played Bianca Pullman, an MI6 agent, in the TV series The Day of the Jackal.
Awards and Recognition
Lashana Lynch has received several awards and nominations for her acting.
- In 2020, she won an Award of Honour at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards.
- In 2022, she won the prestigious BAFTA Rising Star Award. This award is given to young actors who are seen as future stars.
- She was also nominated for awards like the Critics' Choice Awards and NAACP Image Awards for her roles in The Woman King and No Time to Die.
See also
In Spanish: Lashana Lynch para niños
